Shuwa Arab People Living In Lagos Urge Public To Disregard ‘Phony’ Persons, Say Jibrin Ibrahim Is ‘Authentic’ Sultan

The Shuwa Arab Community in Lagos State on Wednesday clarified and reaffirmed that Alhaji Jibrin Yaya Ibrahim is the authentic and bonafide Sultan of Shuwa Arab people in Lagos State and Southwest as a whole.

The community elders and stakeholders asserted and explained that Alhaji Jibrin Yaya Ibrahim was officially appointed and installed as Sultan in 2002 by the late Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeyinka Oyekan, following the formal recommendation made by the Shehu of Borno, who has traditional and spiritual authority over the Shuwa Arab people.

‘The Sultan, widely admired for his humility, wisdom, and service, has since then enjoyed the deep respect, love, and loyalty of the Shuwa Arab people in Lagos State and beyond. His leadership is seen as a symbol of unity, peace, and cultural preservation for the Shuwa community’ the Shuwa Arab people submitted in a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com on Wednesday.

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Recall that they had recently complained about an individual allegedly parading himself as the leader of the Shuwa Arab people in Lagos State.

‘This individual in question is unknown to the authentic leadership structure and has no legitimate claim or endorsement from any recognized traditional or religious authority’ the statement said.

Elders and young Shuwa Arab people warned the general public and government agencies on Wednesday to beware of impersonators who are seeking to exploit the name and heritage of the Shuwa people for personal gain.

‘We are using this medium to categorically state that Alhaji Jibrin Yaya Ibrahim remains the only recognized Sultan and authentic traditional leader of the Shuwa Arab people in Lagos State. Any other claim to the title is not only false but a deliberate act of impersonation’ the statement added.

The Shuwa Arab community further called on relevant authorities, especially security agencies, to take appropriate measures to put a stop to such impersonation attempts, which could sow confusion and disrupt the peace and cohesion within the ethnic group.

They also reaffirmed their loyalty to the traditional institutions in Lagos and Borno states, while expressing continued appreciation for the recognition and support given to their Sultan over the years-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079,  08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you