Background
He was preceded by his father, Gidago dan Laima (1817–1842) and succeeded by Ibrahim Khalilu (1859-ca 1874). He was a close confidant of Sultan Ali and a son of Nana Asma'u.
He was preceded by his father, Gidago dan Laima (1817–1842) and succeeded by Ibrahim Khalilu (1859-ca 1874). He was a close confidant of Sultan Ali and a son of Nana Asma'u.
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, independet and successful prince but was proving unsuitable as ruler. Umar later moved southwards and founded a Fulani emirate in Kontagora.
However, there were limitations to his power. When Bukhari, the Emir of Hadejia obtained power by force, Abdulkadir was charged to deal with the situation. Bukhari sought help from Bornu.
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.