Lamido of Adamawa removed as permanent chairman of council of Chief by Assembly Members
The recent legislative actions by the Adamawa State House of Assembly and Governor Ahmadu Fintiri mark significant changes in the state's traditional governance structure. Here are the key points:
The District Creation Law 2024 established 83 new districts, expanding local governance frameworks.
The Adamawa State Chiefs (Appointment and Deposition) Bill, passed into law, empowers the governor to create emirates and appoint or remove traditional rulers.
Lamido of Adamawa, Mustapha Barkindo, is no longer the permanent chairman of the Adamawa Council of Chiefs.
The chairmanship of the council will now rotate annually among all first-class emirs and chiefs to promote fairness and inclusivity.
The influence of the Lamido of Adamawa has been curtailed, with his control reduced from eight LGAs to three: Girei, Jimeta, and Yola.
The Emir of Mubi, Abubakar Isa-Ahmadu, also sees a reduction in his scope of authority, now limited to Michika, Madagali, Mubi North, Mubi South, and Maiha LGAs.F
Former Vice President Abubakar, as Waziri of Adamawa, will now exercise his traditional authority solely within the reduced territory of Girei, Jimeta, and Yola.
Governor Fintiri has emphasized that these reforms aim to:
Enhance grassroots governance.Address security challenges at the local level.
Ensure equitable representation in traditional leadership.
These changes, however, may spark debates over their implications for traditional power dynamics and their long-term impact on local governance in Adamawa State.
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