Yakubu Dogara
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives
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What the record shows
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No criminal conviction. Notable for emerging Speaker against APC's preferred candidate in 2015 — political tension with APC leadership throughout tenure.
High confidence · 85%
Identity & Background
Asset declaration notes
Filed CCB declarations as Member and Speaker. Specific figures not publicly itemised. Confidence: 60%
| Relation | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| spouse | Mrs. Gimbiya Dogara | — |
| child | Multiple children | — |
| family background | Sayawa Christian family from Tafawa Balewa, Bauchi | — |
| Institution | Qualification | Years |
|---|---|---|
| University of Jos | LL.B. Law | 1980–? |
| Nigerian Law School | B.L. | ?–? |
| University of Wales, UK | LL.M. | 1990–? |
Speaker (2015-2019) during Buhari's first term; controversial election as he defeated APC's preferred candidate.
Fiscal & Debt Profile
Speaker of the House of Representatives
9 Jun 2015 – 9 Jun 2019
Tenure-Bookended Debt Position
At swearing-in
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At handover
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Net change
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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.
Member, House of Representatives
2007 – 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.
Tenures & Public Office
| Office | Period | Party | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Speaker of the House of Representatives | 9 Jun 2015 – 9 Jun 2019 | — | — | |
Member, House of Representatives | 2007 – 2023 | — | — |
Electoral History
| Election | Position | Party | Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011, 2015, 2019 House of Reps | Member | 2011 | won Won (re-elected each time) | |
| 2007 House of Reps (Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa) | Member | PDP | 2007 | won Won |
Performance & Policies
Speakership emergence (June 2015)
Emerged Speaker against APC's preferred candidate Femi Gbajabiamila — controversial inside APC
Legislative reform agenda
Sponsored Constitutional amendments package (2017); North-East Development Commission Act 2017
Public Statements & Promises
"Multiple speeches on Middle Belt advocacy"
"8th House oversight reform messages"
"Defected to PDP November 2020; later returned"
Network & Relationships
Predecessor
Successor
Senate counterpart
Media Coverage
Channels TV, Arise TV interviews
- Premium Times
Premium Times coverage of 8th House
Timeline
Elected to House of Representatives
Elected Speaker (controversial APC primary)
Handed over to Gbajabiamila
Sources
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