Ibrahim Chiroma has been sworn in as the substantive Chairman of Zaki Local Government Area in Bauchi State following thedemise of his predecessor, Masud Aliyu Umar.
The swearing-in ceremony took place in a subdued atmosphere at the Deputy Governor’s mini-conference room in Bauchi, reflecting the grief following the local government chairmans passing.
Justice Sa’ad Muhammad Sambo, representing the Chief Judge of Bauchi State, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, administered the oath of office to Chiroma.
As Chiroma couldn’t hold it, he broke down in tears during the proceedings and struggled to complete the recitation of his oath of office as colleagues and officials looked on.
The administrative transition follows the death of Umar, who passed away on Sunday while traveling back to Zaki after attending a stakeholders’ meeting of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Bauchi.
Umar had served as Chairman for less than three months, having been elected to office on August 17, 2026.
Chiroma assumes full executive leadership of Zaki Local Government Area immediately.
