Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that his former deputy, Atiku Abubakar and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, will carry out any responsibility he is given with dignity.<\/p>\n
Obasanjo stated this at the turbaning of Atiku as the seventh Wazirin Adamawa by the Lamido of Adamawa, Dr. Mustapha Barkindo.<\/p>\n
Obasanjo who also applauded his former deputy, said by every standard, Atiku had always been a \u201ccultured and a cultural person.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said, \u201cWhen we were in Abuja and dealing with the affairs of governance, you did not take lightly cultural affairs back home. By every standard, you are a cultured and a cultural person. Whatever responsibility you have at the national and international level, I know you will carry this new office with respect and dignity.\u201d<\/p>\n
On his part, Atiku said he would ensure the relevance of traditional institutions in the country by promoting their values and principles to the rest of the world.<\/p>\n
He said he would not relent in promoting and advancing the cause and principles of Adamawa Emirate and traditional institutions in general in the country.<\/p>\n
Atiku, who referred to Obasanjo as his\u00a0 boss ,thanked\u00a0 the ex-President for his contributions to his mentoring.<\/p>\n
Atiku who appreciated the title of Wazirin, which made him the second in command in the Adamawa emirate, said he received the title with humility.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour royal highness has now given me the highest honour available to anyone from a modest\u00a0 background\u00a0\u00a0 and achievement. The late Lamido HRH Aliyu Mustapha, may his soul rest in peace, appointed me Turakin Adamawa at the age of 35, making me a confidant and council member of the emirate. As his successor, you have accorded me the second highest position which I am receiving with profound humility with my turbaning as Wazirin,\u201d he added<\/p>\n
The Lamido Adamawa said Atiku was honoured because of his contributions to the development of Nigeria in general and, particularly Adamawa State in particular.<\/p>\n
\u201cAtiku has also contributed greatly to unifying the people of Adamawa and providing useful advice to the emirate,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe position of Wazirin, which is the highest in the council puts him in charge of administration of the emirate and is given to people who are educated, honest and God fearing. It\u2019s not hereditary and can go to anyone who deserves it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Barkindo advised all other traditional title holders to cooperate with the new Wazirin.<\/p>\n
Besides Obasanjo, other dignitaries at the event were ex-President Goodluck Jonathan; the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and some serving PDP governors including, Ibrahim Dankwambo (Gombe);\u00a0\u00a0 Darius Isiaku ( Taraba); Abdufatah Ahmed ( Kwara); Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa); Udom Emmanuel ( Akwa Ibom) and Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto).<\/p>\n
Former governors such as Attahiru Bafarawa of Sokoto;\u00a0 Rabiu Kwankwanso\u00a0 (Kano), and Boni Haruna, (Adamawa) were also at the event, which was also attended by serving and former members of the National Assembly.<\/p>\n
Earlier while observing protocol, Obasanjo set the crowd reeling with laughter, after he recognised former President Goodluck Jonathan, as his colleague. He turned to Saraki, saying, \u201cSenate President, you cannot say this one is not my colleague.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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