One week after endorsement of Governor Muhammadu Bindow’s candidature
by former vice president Atiku Abubakar, to contest for second term, Adamawa
Emirate Council has equally replicated same gesture on Atiku as the new Waziri
in the Fombina Emirate while his son Aliyu has emerged the new Turaki.
According to palace sources, the decision to elevate Atiku
and his son to their new titles followed the demise of former Waziri, Alhaji
Abba Mohammed last week.
The sources, who pleaded anonymity, said the elevation was in
recognition of the Atiku’s contribution to the state and nation at large.
Four contenders were said to have earlier indicated their
interest for the exalted seat, including the current, OPEC secretary general,
Dr Muhammad Barkindo.
Alhaji Abubakar’s choice for the exalted traditional position
was considered by the council at its meeting on Thursday.
The council members have also penciled Mr. Abubakar’s son,
Aliyu, as the next Turakin in succession to his father.
Waziri is one of the most important titles in the Adamawa
Emirate.
Before his elevation to Waziri, Mr. Abba, who was once of the
oldest councilor in the emirate, was Walin Adamawa. The Walin title was later
conferred on the current OPEC Secretary General, Muhammad Barkindo.
Although the emirate is yet to release an official statement
announcing Mr. Abubakar’s new appointment, a source in the emirate told PREMIUM
TIMES that the decision was taken at a meeting held by the members of the
emirate council on Thursday.
His son, Aliyu, who is
also son of Hajja, the younger sister of the present Lamido of Adamawa, Dr.
Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha was also confirmed as the new Turaki, taking
over from his father Atiku Abubakar.
Credit: Premium Times
By: Pupwaya Timothy Dibal
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