The Adamawa State Government has revoked the Waziri Adamawa title from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, citing new indigeneship rules affecting emirate council leadership.
In a circular dated June 20, 2025, and signed by Mrs. Adama Felicity Mamman, Permanent Secretary for Chieftaincy Affairs, the government said the move is part of a wider shake-up of traditional institutions following the creation of new chiefdoms under Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.
Under the new policy, only natives from Yola South, Yola North, Girei, Mayo-Belwa, Song, and Zumo districts are eligible for emirate council roles.
Atiku, from Jada in Ganye Chiefdom, no longer qualifies.
The directive also affects other titleholders from outside the designated areas.
