Adamawa State Government has officially stripped Nigeria’s former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, of his title as Waziri Adamawa.
In a circular issued on Tuesday, the government outlined the rationale behind its decision, citing non-indigeneship as one of the key factors, a move widely perceived as a deliberate strategy to undermine his political clout.
The Waziri Adamawa holds the second-highest position in the traditional hierarchy, subordinate only to the paramount ruler, the Lamido of Adamawa.
The removal, which also affects the Walin Adamawa, was disclosed in a circular dated June 20, 2025, and signed by Mrs. Adama Felicity Mamman, Permanent Secretary of the Department of Chieftaincy Affairs under the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
The circular read, “Following the creation of new Chiefdoms in the state by the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, I am directed to inform you that all Kingmakers and Council members in the state must be indigene (sic) of their Chiefdoms.
“E.g, all Kingmakers and Council members from Adamawa Emirate Council must be indigene of Yola South, Yola North, Girei, Mayo-Belwa, Song and Zumo Districts; while those of Mubi Emirate Council, must be indigene of Mubi North, Mubi South vis-à-vis all Emirates/Traditional councils in the state,” the circular stated.
