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No criminal cases. Suffered severe injuries in 25 October 2012 plane crash; never fully recovered medically. Died 28 June 2017.
High confidence · 85%
Identity & Background
Asset declaration notes
Filed CCB declarations. Specific figures not publicly itemised. Confidence: 50%
| Relation | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| family background | Mumuye Christian family from Bali | — |
| Institution | Qualification | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria | B.Pharm. | 1980–? |
Governor of Taraba, 2007-2015
Fiscal & Debt Profile
Governor of Taraba State
29 May 2007 – 29 May 2015 · Taraba
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
29 May 2007
At handover
29 May 2015
Net change
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Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
| Facility | Lender | Amount | Stated purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited new borrowing post-2012 due to acting-governorship dynamics | — | — | — | disbursed |
Major Projects Funded
| Project | Sector | Stated cost | Funding | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plane crash 25 October 2012 | — | — | — | Survived plane crash near Yola while piloting personal aircraft; severe injuries including brain trauma |
| Medical incapacitation | — | — | — | Never fully recovered; Garba Umar acting Governor October 2012 - May 2015 |
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Additional Fiscal Indicators
Descriptive fiscal positions and notes that fall outside the tenure-bookended snapshot model.
Plane crash (25 October 2012)
Incapacitated by plane crash; Garba Umar served as acting Governor
Confidence: 95%
Tenures & Public Office
| Office | Period | Party | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Governor of Taraba State Taraba | 29 May 2007 – 29 May 2015 | — | — |
Electoral History
| Election | Position | Party | Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Taraba Governorship | Governor | PDP | 2011 | won Won (re-elected) |
| 2007 Taraba Governorship | Governor | PDP | 2007 | won Won |
Performance & Policies
Plane crash (25 October 2012)
Survived a plane crash near Yola while piloting his personal aircraft; suffered severe injuries including brain trauma
Medical incapacitation
Never fully recovered; Garba Umar served as acting Governor from October 2012 to May 2015
Public Statements & Promises
"No public statements possible post-2012 due to medical condition"
Network & Relationships
Predecessor
Acting Governor (2012-2015)
Successor
Media Coverage
Heavy October 2012 plane crash coverage
June 2017 obituary coverage
Timeline
Governor of Taraba State
Acting Governor Garba Umar held office
Plane crash near Yola; severely injured
Died
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