By Danjuma Attah, Gombe
The Tangale Community Development Association (TCDA), the apex socio-cultural association of the Tangale nation worldwide, has reaffirmed it’s position on the leadership of Comrade Danladi Bako as it’s National President.
In a strong worded statement by leadership of associations in all the seven clans (Tul Mana) of the Tangale nation and the seventeen branches across Nigeria that includes, Abuja, Lagos, Port-Harcourt, Kano, Kaduna, Maiduguri and Jos, among others, categorically reject Mr Simon Lamiya, whom it said had been parading himself as leader of TCDA without constitutional mandate. Tangale natives have ancestral roots in Billiri LGA of Gombe State.
It said Comrade Danladi Bako, a former NLC Chairman in Gombe State, was lawfully elected in April 2025 through a transparent and constitutional process conducted by the TCDA General Assembly.
According to the statement, by the clear provisions of the TCDA Constitution, it is the highest decision-making authority of the Association and the mandate was freely given by the Tangale people through their recognized branches and constituent bodies.
“Mr. Lamiya does not represent the TCDA, does not speak for the Tangale people, and should be completely ignored by all Tangale sons and daughters”, the statement which was made available to our Correspondent, emphasized.
Part of the statement reads: “We further state that the TCDA is an independent Tangale socio-cultural institution, founded by Tangale people and governed by its constitution.
“It is not subject to the control, endorsement, or recognition of any Local Government Council, or traditional institution outside the will of the Tangale people.
“We, the branches of the TCDA, and the Seven (7) Tul Mana Associations, also fully endorse and stand firmly by the recent Open Letter issued by Comrade Danladi Bako to Tangale sons and daughters.
“That Open Letter accurately reflects the collective position, grievances, identity, and aspirations of the Tangale people, and we adopt it as our common voice”, the statement reiterated.
It called on all Tangale sons and daughters, at home and in the diaspora, to remain united under the TCDA apex body, give full support to Comrade Danladi Bako as National President, and disregard all attempts to divide, misrepresent, or undermine the Tangale nation through impostors or externally sponsored narratives.
It also drew the attention of relevant security agencies to the activities of individuals impersonating TCDA saying, “such impersonation, misrepresentation, and deliberate misinformation have the potential to mislead the public, undermine lawful community leadership, and provoke unnecessary tension within Tangale communities”.
It then called on the security agencies to take appropriate action, in accordance with the law, to prevent impersonation, maintain public order, and ensure that only duly elected and constitutionally recognized leadership structures are allowed to operate in the name of the TCDA.
The Tul Mana Association (Community) chairmen who signed the statement include: Mr. Elkah Lemas, Todi; Major Boyi Uba rtd, Tal; Mr. Luka Bala Amatinga, Nathe; Mr. Paul Malachi, Tanglang; Barr. Abdullahi Magari, Banganje; Mr. Raymond Goje, Kalmai; and Mr. John Maisheru, Biliri (Tangalthon).
End.
