Former vice president and the presidential candidate of PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has been formally turbaned the 7th Waziri Adamawa of the Adamawa Emirate.
Former vice president and the presidential candidate of PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has been formally turbaned the 7th Waziri Adamawa of the Adamawa Emirate. The position of Waziri Adamawa makes the former Vice President next to the Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammadu Barkindo, in hierarchy in the emirate. The Lamido of Adamawa, said Atiku was honoured with the title because of his immense contributions to the development of Nigeria, particularly Adamawa State, where his impact was felt in various sectors.
Atiku Abubakar and Senate President Bukola Saraki
Atiku Abubakar and former president Olusegun Obasanjo
The Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammadu Barkindo and Atiku Abubakar
He said, “Atiku has also contributed greatly to unifying the people of Adamawa and providing useful advise to the emirate. The position of Waziri, which is the highest in the council puts him in charge of administration of the emirate and is given to people who are educated, honest and God fearing. It’s not hereditary and can go to anyone who deserves it.”
While urging the new Waziri to continue to carry everyone along and unite the people of Adamawa for more development, Barkindo urged all other traditional title holders to and cooperate with the new Waziri.
Even though President Muhammadu Buhari was represented by the FCT Minister, Musa Bello, he sent a congratulatory message to Atiku for the esteemed position given him and wished him a successful reign. Also former President Olusegun Obasanjo, commended Lamido for upgrading Atiku from Turaki to Waziri, adding that Atiku would surely not disappoint the emirate.
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, former Goodluck Jonathan, Olusegun Obasanjo
Former vice president Namadi Sambo and PDP chairman, Uche Secondus
PDP vice presidential candidate, Peter Obi, Jennifer Atiku, Gbenga Daniel
In his acceptance speech, Atiku expressed gratitude to God for the honour and thanked the Lamido and Nigerians for his various achievements in life. He assured the emirate council and traditional institution of his commitment to continue to work for peace and unity of the emirate and the nation in general.
The colourful ceremony was graced by dignitaries including, Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker Yakubu Dogara, former President Goodluck Jonathan, his vice Namadi Sambo as well as governors of Gombe, Akwa Ibom,Taraba, Sokoto and Bayelsa states, Senator Ben Bruce, Otunba Gbenga Daniel etc.
Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Peter Obi and PDP governorship candidate, Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje
Titi Abubakar (middle)
