The Kaduna State governor, Senator Uba Sani, has obeyed the judgment of the National Industrial Court that ordered the reinstatement of His Highness, Mr. Jonathan Paragua Zamuna, as the substantive Chief of Piriga Chiefdom in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
This is as the governor said that his administration believes in the rule of law, due process, and justice for all citizens irrespective of their differences.
Speaking at Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House in Kaduna before handing Mr. Zamuna his appointment letter, the governor congratulated the reinstated monarch and advised him to treat all the people in his Chiefdom equally, without ethno-religious discrimination.
It is recalled that the National Industrial Court in Kaduna nullified the removal and deposition of Chief Jonathan Zamuna as Chief of Piriga on June 14, 2024, stating that the action by the former governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, was “null and void.”
The court also issued an order restoring the claimant to his appointment and office as the Chief of Piriga Chiefdom, with all his salaries, allowances, entitlements, and benefits of the office.
In his response, the Chief of Piriga thanked Governor Sani for reinstating him to his throne, adding that there are 12 ethnic nationalities in his Chiefdom and that they were all living in peace before his removal.
He assured the governor of his commitment to peaceful initiatives as a panacea for sustainable growth and a prosperous Kaduna State throughout his reign.