Abd al-Qadir also known as Abdulkadir, was The

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(1842–1859). He was preceded by his father, Gidago dan Laima (1817–1842) and succeeded by Ibrahim Khalilu (1859-c. 1874). Prior to his appointment as vizier, Abdulkadir participated in 25 raids under Sultan

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and four raids with his uncle,

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. He was a close confidant of Sultan

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and son of Nana Asma'u

Vizier

His reign as vizier was effective but it had some limitations. Abdulkadir was involved in removing Umar Nagwamatse as ruler of Katuru, Umar's reputation was that of a high living, independent and successful prince but was proved to be unsuitable as a ruler. Umar later moved southwards and founded a

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emirate in

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.Last. P. 159 However, there were limitations to his power. When Bukhari, the Emir of

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obtained power by force, Abdulkadir was charged to deal with the situation. He proceeded to

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and summoned Bukhari but the latter threatened him with his troops, Bukhari was declared a rebel and his brother, Ahmad was appointed Emir. Bukhari sought help from Bornu. But two expeditions, one led by Ahmad, Abdulkadir's brother and the second by Abdulkadir himself were unsuccessful, meanwhile, Bukhari later killed his brother and took charge of Hadejia. Abdulkadir's role also included recommending the appointment of Emirs to the Sultan. During this period, presents presented to the vizier and also to the Sultan were regularized as taxes.

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