Why Adamawa gov't stripped traditional title from Atiku Abubakar Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has stripped former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of his revered traditional title of Waziri Adamawa, in a directive that also affects other prominent titleholders. Although officially attributed to non-indigeneship, the decision is widely perceived as stemming from an underlying rift between the two political figures. Atiku’s removal is widely perceived as a calculated move to weaken his political influence in the state. The move was communicated in a circular dated June 20, 2025, signed by Mrs. Adama Felicity...