Atiku to emerge new Waziri Adamawa, son takes over as Turakin

- A former vice president of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar may emerge as the new Waziri of Adamawa

- Abubakar is currently the Turakin Adamawa

- His son will now take over from him as the Turakin Adamawa

A former vice president of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar may emerge as the new Waziri of Adamawa, Premium Times reports.

This new conference of the title on Abubakar come on the heels of the death of the former Waziri Abba Mohammed who died recently.

Legit.ng gathered that Abubakar's possibility to be crowned the new Waziri was following due consideration by the council in a meeting on Thursday, June 1.

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Subsequently, in the event Abubakar scales through, his son Aliyu will will be turbaned as the next Turakin Adamawa, a title which the former vice president has held over years.

Legit.ng gathered that Waziri is a one of Adamawa Emirate's most important titles.

A source within the council said: “Atiku’s emergence as new Waziri was sequel to the meeting held by council members 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.’’

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It was also gathered that the possible emergence of Abubakar as the Waziri is not well taken by the people of Adamawa state.

Some of the resident have expressed shock, saying the title is only considered b birth.

A resident said one of the sons of the late Waziri should be considered as a replacement for the father.

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The source said: "It was gathered that one of the sons of the late Waziri, including Alkasim Abba, the Vice Chancellor of the Adamawa State University (ADSU) would be considered to replace their father.

“Though we wish them good luck it surprises us because everybody knows that Waziri is only considered by birth, to those who hail from progeny of Waziris," the resident said.

Also, Abubakar's spokesperson Paul Ibe confirmed the plans the council.

Ibe said he was aware of the decision taken by the council concerning Abubakar and his son.

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Source: Legit.ng