The Gangwari Ganye is the paramount ruler of the Ganye Chiefdom, a first-class traditional state whose people are mostly Chamba, with Mumuye, Fulani and other groups.
- Type
- Chiefdom
- Still exists
- Yes
The Gangwari Ganye is the paramount ruler of the Ganye Chiefdom, a first-class traditional state whose people are mostly Chamba, with Mumuye, Fulani and other groups. The first paramount ruler, Adamu Sanda, was installed as a third-class chief on 15 May 1972; his son, Dr Umaru Adamu Sanda, succeeded him in 2000, and the chiefdom was raised to first class in 2004. It has grown from seven districts to thirty-six. In May 2025 the Gangwari marked his silver jubilee, at which the title Gangpaan, 'Shield of the Chamba Race', was conferred on General Theophilus Danjuma (Voice of Nigeria, 2025).
- Ganye Chiefdom
- Silver Jubilee of Gangwari Ganye: Royal Celebration In Adamawa State — Foluke Ibitomi, Voice of Nigeria, 2025-06-03 · link
- Adamawa State — Wikipedia · link
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Archive ID: POL-GANGWARI-GANYE · Last updated 30 September 2026.
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