Hama Bachama at 72: Dr. Daniel Shaga Ismaila urges peace, warns against bloodshed
The Hama Bachama, Homun Dr. Daniel Shaga Ismaila, CON, Kpawo Nomwe Gilongo Diya, has called on citizens to reject violence and embrace peaceful coexistence as he marked his 72nd birthday.
The revered monarch made the call on February 23, 2026, during a birthday celebration organized in his honour by the palace chaplaincy. The event, held at the royal palace, drew traditional title holders, clergy, community leaders, youths, and well-wishers from across his domain and the Numan Federation.
A statement by his press secretary, Anselm Nuhu Kyauta said in a solemn but heartfelt address, the royal father cautioned people against the desire to shed blood or take lives at the slightest provocation. He warned against actions, utterances, and injustices capable of igniting chaos and communal disharmony.
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“God created us to live together as one,” he said. “We must therefore eschew violence and every tendency that threatens our unity and peaceful coexistence.”
The Hama Bachama further admonished that God will not spare those who shed innocent blood under any guise. He stressed that no grievance justifies violence, urging his subjects and residents of the Numan Federation in particular to embrace peace, tolerance, and mutual love.
According to him, inflammatory claims, reckless statements, and divisive actions often lay the foundation for conflict, adding that leaders at all levels must promote justice and fairness to sustain harmony within communities. The monarch reaffirmed his commitment to service, dedicating the additional years of his life to the service of humanity.
He pledged to continue championing peace-building initiatives, moral guidance, and development efforts across his chiefdom.
The palace chaplaincy, headed by Bishop Rhema Bitrus in its remarks, described the monarch as a symbol of unity and stability, noting that his reign has consistently emphasized reconciliation, faith, and communal progress.
The celebration featured prayers for the monarch’s long life and good health, cultural displays, and goodwill messages from dignitaries who commended his steadfast leadership and fatherly counsel.
As the Hama Bachama begins a new chapter at 72, his message remains clear: peace is non-negotiable, and violence has no place in a society ordained by God to live as one.
