By Sunday Elijah
In a strongly worded statement issued today, respected community member and medical doctor, Dr. Jordan Bako, has publicly condemned what he calls the “unlawful and insensitive” interference of Mai Tangle in the scheduled turbaning of Mai Banganje—a ceremony reportedly set for this coming Saturday despite ongoing mourning in the ruler’s household.
“This is not only inhumane—it is disgraceful,” Dr. Bako said. “At a time when the Mai Banganje is mourning the loss of his uncle and guardian, forcing a coronation ceremony reflects total disregard for both personal grief and our cultural traditions.”
In his open letter to the government and the public, Dr. Bako accuses Mai Tangle of being the driving force behind this hasty arrangement, despite not having been coronated himself.
“A man whose own status is unsettled should not be meddling in the affairs of other thrones. This is a dangerous overreach and a betrayal of traditional order,” Dr. Bako added.
The letter calls on the State Government to:
- Clarify whether the directive for the turbaning came from its office or from an individual acting outside official channel.
- Postpone the turbaning until proper mourning and consultations are observed.
- Rein in Mai Tangle, whose actions, according to the letter, threaten the peace, dignity, and stability of the Banganje community.
Dr. Bako emphasized that the community does not oppose the turbaning itself, but rather “the timing and method—especially when driven by individuals with questionable motives.”
The letter closes with a sharp warning:
“If we remain silent now, we validate a dangerous trend—where ambition tramples tradition, and power is imposed, not earned.”
