FINTIRI CANCELS ATIKU'S TRADITIONAL TITLE

By Olayiwola Ibrahim // Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has revoked the traditional titles held by himself, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governor Boni Haruna, and several others following the creation of new emirates and chiefdoms in the state.

Atiku, who hails from Jada, previously held the title of Waziri Adamawa, while Haruna, from Michika, was Makaman Mubi.

Fintiri himself, a native of Madagali, bore the title of Sarki Yaki Mubi.

However, all traditional titles tied to the affected emirates and chiefdoms have now been nullified.

The governor made this declaration during the coronation ceremony of the newly appointed Chief of Madagali.

He stated that all District Heads must transfer their loyalty, rights, and privileges to their newly established emirates and chiefdoms.

Henceforth, traditional titles acquired from the old emirates and chiefdoms are hereby dropped.

The constituted traditional councils of the new emirates and chiefdoms are therefore directed to recommend new titles for approval in line with the statutory dictates of tradition, Fintiri announced.

With this policy, the Lamido of Adamawa if he so desires must submit Atiku’s name and those of other affected individuals for reappointment, subject to the governor’s approval.

This move marks a significant shift in Adamawa’s traditional leadership structure, altering the historical affiliations of many prominent figures in the state.