Nigeria’s former president, Olusegun Obasanjo has said the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar will not disappoint Nigerians.

Speaking on Sunday during Atiku’s formal turbaning as the 7th Waziri of Adamawa Emirate, Obasanjo commended the upgrading of Atiku from Turaki to Waziri, adding that the presidential hopeful would carry out his tasks with dignity and respect.

“I assure you that he will carry out his tasks with dignity, respect, honour and you will be proud of him,” Obasanjo said.

In his acceptance speech, Atiku expressed gratitude to God for the honour given to him, assuring the emirate council and traditional institution of his commitment to continue to work for peace and unity of the emirate and the nation in general.

Among dignitaries who graced the colourful ceremony were Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker Yakubu Dogara, former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Namadi Sambo as well as governors of Gombe, Taraba, Sokoto and Bayelsa states.

The position of Waziri makes the former vice president to be next in hierachy  to the Lamido of Adamawa, Alhaji Muhammadu Barkindo in the administration of  the emirate.