The descendants of Sultan Abubakar Atiku (1782–1842), the third monarch of the Sokoto caliphate, on Wednesday, paid a thank you visit to Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of the state for finding one of them worthy of being appointed as a monarch in the state 89 years after the family held sway in one such capacity.
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Alhaji Abdullahi Sarkin Gobir Adiya, who led the family on the ‘thank you’ visit to the governor at the Presidential Lodge of Government House, Sokoto, said since 1931 when Sultan Muhammad Tambari, the 14th Sultan, was deposed; and 1933 when Sarkin Gobir Adiya left as Sarkin Gobir of Gwadabawa, 89 and 87 years, respectively, the family of Sarkin Gobir Adiya never ascended any throne.
