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I’ll Sack You, Gov’s Father Threatens Emir - As Emir, Governor Clash Over N20m Loan

NIGERIAN TRIBUNE"A prominent emir in one of the North-Central states and his state governor, who once sat on the board of a defunct bank, are headed for a serious clash.

The cause? A N20 million loan given to the emir by the governor based on a request by the traditional ruler. But the first class traditional ruler, who once had a serious face-off with the immediate past civilian administration in the state, has refused to pay back."

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