The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwan Sulaiman, has prayed for the freedom of the Chibok girls.
The Emir while speaking during a courtesy call on him by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, noted that insecurity had shattered the development of the North-East region of the country.
He urge Dogara to do all he could to assist in the release of the girls.
Speaking earlier, Dogara told the royal father that he was part of those who advised the then Federal Government on the issue of constitutional amendment that would provide for a role for the traditional rulers.
“As parliamentarians, we are aware of the agitation by traditional rulers for constitutional role.
“At the last constitutional amendment, we did find some roles for our traditional rulers.
“Unfortunately, when we were done with that exercise, it was transmitted to the president for his assent; the matter went to court and the assent was not given.
“The National Assembly will dust it and ensure that it goes to Mr President for his assent”, he said.
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