With this singular act, Zaria and Kaduna State was aided into avoiding a very likely descent into violence that would have cost many lives and property. The city and State was saved from what could have been protracted political tension, internal discord within the ruling party, and a cold war that may enable the opposition to gain advantage…
However, swiftly following the announcement came a statement from the people’s favourite for the throne, Malam Muhammadu Munir Jaafaru , thanking all concerned and urging them to remain calm, while deferring everything that happened to the actual wish of God, who gives dominion to those who deservedly earned it in His sight, and at the time He deems appropriate! He went straight to the palace, amidst huge company of cameras, and performed his oath of fealty to the newly announced Emir.
Friday, March 5 was the day of the investiture of MMMJ as the Commander of the Knights of the Zazzau Emirates by the 19th Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli. This was in the order and tradition established by the 19th century Jihad of Shehu Usman Danfodiyo.