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Nigeria: Shehu Sani Warns As Tinubu Hails Son's Turbaning in Kebbi

Shehu Sani says traditional titles should go to public officials and their families only after they leave office.

  • On Wednesday, the Emir of Gwandu, Muhammadu Bashar, turbanned Seyi Tinubu as Dan Zaki Gwandu at the historic Abdullahi Fodiyo Palace in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State.
  • The Emir cited Seyi's philanthropic activities and humanitarian efforts for the honor, noting the title acknowledges his commitment to supporting the less privileged.
  • President Bola Tinubu congratulated his son, stating, "As a father, I am pleased to see my son recognised by a traditional institution with such a distinguished history."
  • Former Kaduna Central senator Shehu Sani advised traditional institutions against conferring chieftaincy titles on serving government officials, arguing it risks compromising institutional neutrality.
  • Sani, an All Progressives Congress candidate, maintained that traditional recognition for public servants should occur only after their tenure, stating, "That's my opinion.
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Nigeria: Shehu Sani Warns As Tinubu Hails Son's Turbaning in Kebbi

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, advises traditional institutions against conferring chieftaincy titles on serving government officials and their immediate family members.

·Washington, United States
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Shehu Sani warns as Tinubu hails son's turbaning in Kebbi

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, advises traditional institutions against conferring chieftaincy titles on serving government officials and their immediate family members.

·Abuja, Nigeria
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'Your turbaning comes with responsibility' - ‎Tinubu tells son Seyi

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated his son, Seyi Tinubu, on his turbaning as Dan Zaki Gwandu by His Royal Highness, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar, the Emir of Gwandu, in Kebbi State.

·Nigeria
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Tinubu hails son Seyi after his turbaning as Dan Zaki Gwandu

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated his son, Seyi Tinubu, on his turbaning as the Dan Zaki Gwandu by the Emir of Gwandu in Kebbi State. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-hails-son-seyi-after-his-turbaning-as-dan-zaki-gwandu/

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Tinubu congratulates son Seyi on Dan Zaki Gwandu title

President Tinubu congratulates Seyi on receiving the Dan Zaki Gwandu title in Kebbi State, urging him to uphold its values of courage, leadership and service.

·Ikeja, Nigeria
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Tinubu Urges Newly Turbaned Seyi To Lead, Inspire Youth

Tinubu urges newly turbaned Seyi to lead, inspire youth By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has urged his son, Mr Seyi Tinubu to uphold the values of courage, leadership and service following his… News Agency of Nigeria

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Dateline Nigeria broke the news on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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