Traditional rulers have been enjoined to as role models and custodian of our cultural heritage Nigerians look up to them to play the role of non partisan before during and after the forthcoming general elections to ensure its sucees.Niger state Governor Alh Abubakar Sani Bello stated this at the official coronation and presentation of staff of office to the seventh Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora Alhaji Muhammadu Barau Muazu the second in Kontagora.Alh Abubakar Sani Bello charged traditional leaders to ensure that Nigerians conduct themselves peacefully towards achieving a violent free general elections in the country.According to him Niger state government will continue to engage traditional institution in governance process especially at the grass root level to enhance rapid development of the state and Nigeria.Alh Abubakar Sani Bello also congratulated the people of Kontagora for having an Emir that has emerged through a transparent process which he said has further broaden the legitimacy and  integrity of traditional institutions in Niger state.The Sultan of Sokoto and President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs Dr Sa'ad Abubakar advised the new Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora to be just and fair to his subjects in addition to operating an open door policy to give his subjects a sense of belonging.In his acceptance speech the seventh Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora Alh Muhammadu Barau Muazu the second appreciated Governor Abubakar Sani Bello for his support towards the success of the event and promised to stand by his subject to succeed.The oath of office and allegiance was administered to the Sarkin Sudan of Kontagora by the Chief Judge of Niger state Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik.All the first class Emir's in Niger state under the leadership of its Chairman Council of Chiefs the Etsu Nupe Dr Yahaya Abubakar were in attendance while over over fifty Emir's from across the country attended the coronation and presentation of staff of office in Kontagora. ALIYU LAWAL.