[Daily Trust] Recent incidents in some of the emirates of northern Nigeria highlight the historical tension between state governors' constitutional powers and traditional institutions. The actions of some governors in dethroning emirs or refusing to appoint the chosen heirs to a vacant throne in disregard to recommendations of traditional kingmakers, not only challenge established norms but also threaten cultural heritage and community stability. This is exemplified by the incidents in the Zazzau Emirate in Kaduna
