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EFCC charged Suswam over alleged ₦3.1bn pension fund fraud and other irregularities post-office. Trial remains ongoing as of May 2026. No conviction recorded.
High confidence · 85%
Identity & Background
Asset declaration notes
Filed CCB declarations as Member, Governor and Senator. Specific figures contested in EFCC trial. Confidence: 50%
| Relation | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| family background | Tiv Christian family from Katsina-Ala | — |
| Institution | Qualification | Years |
|---|---|---|
| University of Jos | LL.B. | 1980–? |
| Nigerian Law School | B.L. | ?–? |
Governor of Benue, 2007-2015
Fiscal & Debt Profile
Senator (Benue North-East)
2019 – 2023
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
At handover
—
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
No loans on record.
Major Projects Funded
No projects on record.
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Governor of Benue State
29 May 2007 – 29 May 2015 · Benue
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
29 May 2007
At handover
29 May 2015
Net change
+₦70.0bn
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
| Facility | Lender | Amount | Stated purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple commercial bank facilities | Commercial Banks (Domestic) | — | Standard FAAC-collateralised facilities | disbursed |
| State bond programme participation | Domestic Bond Issue | — | Benue accessed bond market during tenure | disbursed |
| Pension contribution accumulation | — | — | Pension fund contribution arrears accumulated | disbursed |
Major Projects Funded
| Project | Sector | Stated cost | Funding | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various road and education projects | — | — | — | Mixed reviews on completion |
| Agricultural development programmes | — | — | — | State-level 'food basket' investments |
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Member, House of Representatives
1999 – 2007
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
—
At handover
—
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
No loans on record.
Major Projects Funded
No projects on record.
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Tenures & Public Office
| Office | Period | Party | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Senator (Benue North-East) | 2019 – 2023 | — | — | |
Governor of Benue State Benue | 29 May 2007 – 29 May 2015 | — | — | |
Member, House of Representatives | 1999 – 2007 | — | — |
Electoral History
| Election | Position | Party | Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Senate (Benue North-East) | Senator | PDP | 2019 | won Won |
| 2011 Benue Governorship | Governor | PDP | 2011 | won Won (re-elected) |
| 2007 Benue Governorship | Governor | PDP | 2007 | won Won |
| 2003 House of Reps | Member | PDP | 2003 | won Won (re-elected) |
| 1999 House of Reps | Member | PDP | 1999 | won Won |
Performance & Policies
Benue infrastructure
Various road and education projects
Public Statements & Promises
"Maintained innocence throughout EFCC trial"
"Limited recent public engagement"
Network & Relationships
Predecessor
Successor
Media Coverage
ThisDay, Premium Times EFCC coverage
- Limited international
Limited international coverage
Timeline
Member, House of Representatives
Governor of Benue State
EFCC ₦3.1bn alleged fraud trial ongoing
Senator, Benue North-East
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