in , ,

Adamawa Cancels Atiku Abubakar’s Waziri Title Now

Adamawa Govt Revokes Atiku Abubakars Waziri Title (via Primetweets)

 

The Adamawa State Administration has declared its intention to rescind the Waziri Adamawa title formerly bestowed upon ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

 

This decision stems from newly established residency criteria introduced as part of comprehensive reforms to the state’s chieftaincy system.

 

The announcement was made in a memo dated June 20, 2025, and penned by Mrs. Adama Felicity Mamman, who serves as the Permanent Secretary for the Department of Chieftaincy Affairs. This action is part of a larger overhaul of traditional leadership under Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s regime, which includes the introduction of new chiefdoms throughout the region.

 

The Waziri Adamawa title, historically viewed as the second most distinguished rank in the Adamawa Emirate, following the Lamido, now falls subject to updated eligibility criteria. The memo specifies that only candidates from designated areas, specifically Yola South, Yola North, Girei, Mayo-Belwa, Song, and Zumo, are eligible to assume traditional roles within the emirate councils. Since Atiku originates from Jada Local Government Area in the Ganye Chiefdom, he no longer meets these new requirements.

 

This directive affects not just Atiku but all council members and titleholders whose lineage does not trace back to the newly established districts. A substantial number of traditional leaders across the state are likely to feel the effects of this change.

 

The government asserts that the initiative is a purely administrative measure aimed at enhancing the traditional governance framework; however, many observers have suggested potential political motivations. Analysts have pointed to increasing tensions between Governor Fintiri and Atiku Abubakar, who are both significant players in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

 

Recently, Atiku has been involved in political discussions with well-known figures, including Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, and Senator Aishatu Binani, which are perceived as efforts to build an opposition coalition ahead of the upcoming 2027 elections.

 

This situation coincides with a controversial bill currently under consideration by the Adamawa State House of Assembly. The bill seeks to empower the governor to remove traditional leaders deemed unsuitable and appoint their successors directly. Critics contend that this legislation poses a threat to the independence of traditional leadership and could centralize too much authority within the state government.

 

The revocation of Atiku’s title represents a notable shift in the dynamics of influence within the Adamawa Emirate, and may exacerbate political divisions as the next electoral cycle approaches.

Report

What do you think?

1.2k Points
Upvote Downvote

Leave a Reply

Avatar

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *