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What the record shows
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No criminal conviction. Lost re-election bid in 2019.
High confidence · 85%
Identity & Background
Asset declaration notes
Filed CCB declarations as Senator and Governor. Specific figures not publicly itemised. Confidence: 55%
| Relation | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| family background | Fulani Muslim family from Mubi North | — |
| Institution | Qualification | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Various Nigerian institutions | Bachelor's degree | 1970–? |
Governor of Adamawa, 2015-2019
Fiscal & Debt Profile
Governor of Adamawa State
29 May 2015 – 29 May 2019 · Adamawa
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
29 May 2015
At handover
29 May 2019
Net change
—
Loan Agreements / Borrowing Authorised
| Facility | Lender | Amount | Stated purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBN Salary Bailout (2015-2016) | — | ₦300.0bn | Drew tranches of federal/CBN ₦300bn state bailout intervention | disbursed |
| Paris Club Refund tranches | — | — | Received Paris Club refunds | disbursed |
| Boko Haram recovery loans | World Bank | — | World Bank North-East Recovery Programme participation | disbursed |
Major Projects Funded
| Project | Sector | Stated cost | Funding | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road infrastructure | — | — | — | Various road construction projects |
| State education sector reform | — | — | — | School rehabilitation programmes |
Audit Findings & Accountability Issues
No audit findings on record for this tenure.
Senator (Adamawa North)
2011 – 2015
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Governor of Adamawa State Adamawa | 29 May 2015 – 29 May 2019 | — | — | |
Senator (Adamawa North) | 2011 – 2015 | — | — |
Electoral History
| Election | Position | Party | Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Adamawa Governorship | Governor | APC | 2019 | lost Lost to Fintiri (PDP) |
| 2015 Adamawa Governorship | Governor | APC | 2015 | won Won |
Performance & Policies
Adamawa infrastructure
Built roads; reform of state education sector
Public Statements & Promises
"Limited post-office public engagement"
"Active in Adamawa APC caucus"
Network & Relationships
Predecessor
Successor
Media Coverage
- Limited national
Limited national coverage
Local Adamawa media
Timeline
Senator, Adamawa North
Governor of Adamawa State
Lost re-election to Fintiri (PDP)
Sources
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