US EditionWhy Adamawa Govt Stripped Atiku of Waziri Title
ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA, JUN 24 – Adamawa's new policy restricts traditional titles to specific districts, disqualifying Atiku Abubakar from Waziri title and affecting several others, officials said in a June 20 circular.
- On June 20, 2025, the Adamawa State Government officially withdrew the Waziri Adamawa title previously held by ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar due to a new policy concerning indigeneship in traditional council roles.
- The action was taken in line with a new policy mandating that all kingmakers and members of traditional councils must originate from the specific emirates or chiefdoms over which they preside.
- The Waziri Adamawa title is the second highest in the Adamawa Emirate, but Atiku is from Jada in the Ganye Chiefdom, which is excluded under the new eligibility criteria.
- The circular signed by Adama Felicity Mamman states the directive takes immediate effect and bars Atiku and other non-indigenes from holding emirate council positions.
- Officials describe the policy as routine to strengthen traditional institutions, while critics interpret the removal as a political move that weakens Atiku's influence in Adamawa.
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