The old Fika Emirate was a multi-ethnic emirate that according to tradition dates back to the 15th century. The Bole people, already converted to Islam, were said to have moved to the current location from a settlement named Daniski in 1805. The headquarters of the emirate was moved from Fika town to Potiskum in 1924.[3] The current emir Muhammadu Idrissa succeeded Alhaji Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa, who died at the age of 77 on 10 March 2009 leaving four wives and over 40 children.[4]
On 6 January 2000 the governor of Yobe State, Bukar Abba Ibrahim, increased the number of Emirates in the state from four to thirteen. The Emir of Fika, Alhaji Muhammadu Abali, protested and brought court action, but eventually acquiesced.[5] The emirate should not be confused with the Potiskum Emirate, created by Bukar Ibrahim as a "traditional state" for the Ngizim people.[3] In 2009 and 2010 there was conflict between the emirate councils of Fika And Potiskum which came close to turning violent, but was resolved by the paramount Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'adu Abubakar.[6]
^Mohammed Abubakar (12 May 2010). "As Potiskum Stands Still for Fika's Emir (2)". Daily Independent. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
^P. Benton (1968). The Languages and Peoples of Bornu: Notes on Some Languages of Western Sudan. Routledge. p. 22. ISBN0-7146-1635-4.
^ abRoger Blench; Selbut Longtau; Umar Hassan; Martin Walsh (9 November 2006). "The Role of Traditional Rulers in Conflict Prevention and Mediation in Nigeria" (PDF). DFID, Nigeria. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
^Hamza Idris (11 March 2009). "Emir of Fika, Abali Ibn Muhammadu, Dies at 77". Daily Trust. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
^Ola Amupitan (August 2002). . Fika Online. Archived from the original on 11 July 2011. Retrieved 2 September 2010.
^"Sultan's Role Applauded in Emirate Tussle". ThisDay. 13 June 2010. Retrieved 14 September 2010.[permanent dead link]
^"Traditional States of Nigeria". WorldStatesmen.org. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
^ abcStewart, John (1989). African States and Rulers. London: McFarland. p. 100. ISBN0-89950-390-X.
November 03, 2023
fika, emirate, traditional, state, with, headquarters, potiskum, yobe, state, nigeria, muhammadu, abali, muhammadu, idrissa, received, staff, office, 43rd, emir, fika, from, yobe, governor, ibrahim, gaidam, 2010, emir, local, language, head, bole, people, flag. The Fika Emirate is a traditional state with headquarters in Potiskum Yobe State Nigeria Dr Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa received his staff of office as 43rd Emir of Fika from Yobe governor Ibrahim Gaidam on 12 May 2010 1 The Emir or Moi in the local language is head of the Bole people 2 Flag of FikaThe old Fika Emirate was a multi ethnic emirate that according to tradition dates back to the 15th century The Bole people already converted to Islam were said to have moved to the current location from a settlement named Daniski in 1805 The headquarters of the emirate was moved from Fika town to Potiskum in 1924 3 The current emir Muhammadu Idrissa succeeded Alhaji Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa who died at the age of 77 on 10 March 2009 leaving four wives and over 40 children 4 On 6 January 2000 the governor of Yobe State Bukar Abba Ibrahim increased the number of Emirates in the state from four to thirteen The Emir of Fika Alhaji Muhammadu Abali protested and brought court action but eventually acquiesced 5 The emirate should not be confused with the Potiskum Emirate created by Bukar Ibrahim as a traditional state for the Ngizim people 3 In 2009 and 2010 there was conflict between the emirate councils of Fika And Potiskum which came close to turning violent but was resolved by the paramount Sultan of Sokoto Sa adu Abubakar 6 Rulers editRulers of the Fike emirate 7 Start End Ruler1806 1822 Buraima1822 1844 Adam1844 1857 8 Disa Siri1857 8 1867 Mammadi Gaganga1867 1871 Isma ila1871 1882 Mammadi Buye1882 1882 8 Aji1882 1885 Mama Muhammad 1885 1902 Sule1902 1922 Disa Idris d 1922 1922 1976 Muhammadu Gana dan Idris b c 1881 d 1976 Aug 1976 10 Mar 2009 Muhammadu Abali Ibn Idrissa b 1932 37 d 2009 16 Mar 2009 Muhammadu Abali Ibn Muhammadu Idrissa b 1956 Aliyu maina gimbaReferences edit Mohammed Abubakar 12 May 2010 As Potiskum Stands Still for Fika s Emir 2 Daily Independent Retrieved 14 September 2010 P Benton 1968 The Languages and Peoples of Bornu Notes on Some Languages of Western Sudan Routledge p 22 ISBN 0 7146 1635 4 a b Roger Blench Selbut Longtau Umar Hassan Martin Walsh 9 November 2006 The Role of Traditional Rulers in Conflict Prevention and Mediation in Nigeria PDF DFID Nigeria Retrieved 14 September 2010 Hamza Idris 11 March 2009 Emir of Fika Abali Ibn Muhammadu Dies at 77 Daily Trust Retrieved 14 September 2010 Ola Amupitan August 2002 Potiskum s Challenge to Damaturu as Yobe Capital Fika Online Archived from the original on 11 July 2011 Retrieved 2 September 2010 Sultan s Role Applauded in Emirate Tussle ThisDay 13 June 2010 Retrieved 14 September 2010 permanent dead link Traditional States of Nigeria WorldStatesmen org Retrieved 14 September 2010 a b c Stewart John 1989 African States and Rulers London McFarland p 100 ISBN 0 89950 390 X Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fika Emirate amp oldid 1175790041, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
