Gwandu emirate on the grip of the people
By
Haliru Sarki Kende
Gwandu, the seat of the western caliphate has marked another milestone in its checkered history that routed from 1804 to 1808. The feat this time around, was the 80th birthday celebration of the 20th Emir, Alhaji (Dr.) Muhammad Iliyasu Bashar CFR, mni.
The monarch and first modern Military General in the Fulani empire founded by Sheikh Usman bn Fodio 1804 to 1808 was born at Jega town within the domains of Gwandu emirate on the 23rd of April, 1941. He ascended to the caliphate throne on 5th June, 2005 and so far spread peaceful administration in one and a half decades.