The Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM) has demanded the immediate arrest of a Hausa community leader in Bisichi, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, for unilaterally conferring a traditional title without authority.
BYM in a strong worded statement issued on Sunday in Jos, the youth group, led by it’s national president Barr. Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri, described the action by Ibrahim Isa as “unlawful, arbitrary and a clear affront” to the revered traditional institutions of Foron District.
The statement said the incident took place on Friday during Juma’at prayers, which coincided with the Salah celebration at Bisichi Central Mosque. Isa, who was appointed Hausa community leader by the traditional ruler of Foron to serve under the Ward/Hamlet head of Bisichi, unilaterally conferred the title: “Sardauna of Sabon Gidan Dan Yaya Bisichi” on Alhaji Abdulmudallib Mudi Harde.
The BYM said the conferment blatantly violated established protocols, insisting that only duly recognised traditional rulers and councils have the exclusive right to confer such titles in Berom land and across Plateau State.
“This act represents a dangerous breach and a deliberate attempt to undermine the legitimacy of the traditional council in Foron district,” the statement read. “If left unchecked, it has the potential of creating confusion, fuelling tension and destabilising the fragile peace in the area.”
The youth body warned that the move was not an isolated act of ignorance but a calculated challenge to constituted authority.
The statement also reads that ” the Traditional Council of Foron District should immediately sanction the title recipient, Alhaji Abdulmudallib Mudi Harde, while commencing full investigation into the matter.
“Security agencies should swiftly intervene, arrest Ibrahim Isa and the self-styled “Sardauna” for questioning to forestall any breach of public peace.
“Ibrahim Isa must publicly apologise and reverse the conferment without delay.”
BYM also added that he should be compelled to sign a peace undertaking guaranteeing the safety of all residents in and around Bisichi.
BYM added that all residents, irrespective of ethnic or religious affiliation, must respect the sanctity of traditional institutions.
The youths further stressed that it remained committed to peaceful coexistence but would not tolerate any provocation or disregard for constituted authority.
