Former Vice President and the Presidential candidate
of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has been turbaned the
7th Waziri of Adamawa Emirate.
The
position of Waziri makes the former Vice President next to the Lamido of
Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammadu Barkindo, in the emirate.
Notable among the dignitaries who attended the ceremony are
two former Presidents of Nigeria: Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo.
Former Vice President Namadi Sambo was also at the occasion.
President of the Senate and DG of Atiku’s Presidential Campaign
Council, Bukola Saraki was also present at the occasion along with his House of
Representatives Counterpart Hon. Yakubu Dogara.
The Lamido of Adamawa said Atiku was honoured with
the title of Waziri because of his immense contributions to the development of
Nigeria, particularly Adamawa State, where his impact was felt in various
sectors.
“Atiku
has also contributed greatly to unifying the people of Adamawa and providing
useful advice 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 cooperate with the new Waziri.
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