By Muhammad M. Isa
The ancient town of Kafanchan, Headquarters of Jama’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, and the proposed Capital of Gurara State, played host to hundreds of dignitaries who trooped to the town from different parts of the country to witness and bless a historic royal event at the Palace of the 11th Emir of Jama’a, Alhaji (Dr) Muhammadu Isa Muhammadu II CON.
The event which took place on Saturday, 12th June, 2021, was the wedding Fatiha of the eldest son of the Emir, Prince Abubakar Muhammadu Isa Muhammadu, who is also the Magajin Gari (Mayor) of Jama’a Emirate, with Dr Fatima Usman Dahiru, daughter of Dan Masanin Jama’a, Alhaji Shehu Usman Dahiru.
The event which was marked by a unique and colourful style of traditional Horse Riding (Durbar) by the Celebrant and his friends, turned out to become more of show of unprecedented solidarity by friends and well wishers of both the Emirate, among whom was the Emir of Wase in Plateau state, Alhaji Muhammadu Sambo Haruna, and the Groom.