Governor of Adamawa's Bold Move: Suspends Emir Over Alleged Corruption

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has placed Daware Emir Alhaji Hassan Ja'afaru on extended leave.

After an investigation, Ja'afaru, the former district head of Daware in Fufore Local Government, was found guilty of a number of offenses, including corruption, poor management, and security breaches.

The Permanent Secretary Chieftiancy Affairs, Adama Mamman, instructed the district head to turn over all government property under his control to the district secretary in a letter dated April 25, 2025, which was made accessible to DoroTV on Sunday.

The letter stated, in part, that "I am therefore directed by the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, to suspend you from office indefinitely due to a number of complaints made against you for maladministration, corruption, breach of security, confiscation of farmlands, and creating a vacuum that has led to all traditional issues remaining unattended, as a result of your non-staying in your domain."

"Therefore, pending further action, you are hereby requested to turn over all government properties in your possession to the district scribe."

Fintiri has often stated that no area of the state will be spared in his battle against corruption.