Our Correspondent
In a remarkable display of cultural preservation, transparency, and community-driven democracy, the Ganye Traditional Council has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to good governance at the grassroots level. Under the distinguished authority of the Gangwari of Ganye and the supervision of the Serko District leadership, the village of Samsiri made history as it conducted a peaceful, credible, and orderly election to select its next Mai Jimila.
The election, held in accordance with long-standing traditional norms and with full approval of the district authorities, attracted stakeholders, elders, village heads, and representatives of various households within Samsiri. The process—open, fair, and meticulously coordinated—reinforced the council’s reputation as one of the most organized and progressive traditional institutions in the region.
At the end of the transparent exercise, Leben Reuben, a young, dynamic, and deeply respected community patriot, emerged victorious and has now been formally confirmed as the new Mai Jimila of Samsiri.
Reuben’s rise is nothing short of inspiring. He began his leadership journey as a Mai Anguwa, where he earned admiration through humility, discipline, and a service-first spirit. His elevation to Mai Jimila through a people-backed electoral process stands as a testament to his character and the trust his community places in him.
Community members describe him as a visionary with a heart of gold—a leader who listens, learns, and leads with the people, not above them. His commitment to peace, unity, and development places Samsiri on the threshold of a new era.
As the new Mai Jimila, Reuben will oversee the affairs of the entire village, providing guidance to subordinate leaders such as the Mai Anguwa, and reporting directly to the District Head, who in turn remains under the revered Gangwari of Ganye. This structured leadership chain ensures accountability, cultural continuity, and orderly administration.
The people of Samsiri are therefore earnestly called upon to extend their maximum cooperation to their new leader. Collective support, unity of purpose, and respect for traditional authority are essential ingredients for progress—and now is the time to rally behind Mai Jimila Reuben as he charts a new path for the village.
With youthful energy, humility, and patriotic zeal, the latest Mai Jimila Samsiri is poised to transform the community and uphold the cherished values of the Ganye kingdom.
Congratulations to His Traditional Highness, Mai Jimila Leben Reuben—may his reign bring peace, wisdom, and unprecedented growth to the proud community of Samsiri.
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