Usman Sa'idu Nasamu Dakingari
Nigerian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Usman Sa'idu Nasamu Dakingari (born 13 September 1959) is a Nigerian politician who served as governor of Kebbi State from 2007 to 2015. He was elected governor in April 2007, taking office on 29 May 2007. He is a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).[1] He was reelected on 26 April 2011.[2] However, on 24 February 2012, the Supreme Court upheld a ruling by the Kebbi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal that nullified his election, and ordered a fresh election within 90 days.[3] He was elected again on 31 March 2012 and took office on 2 April.[4]
Quick Facts Governor of Kebbi State, Preceded by ...
Usman Sa'idu Nasamu Dakingari | |
---|---|
Governor of Kebbi State | |
In office 2 April 2012 – 29 May 2015 | |
Preceded by | Aminu Musa Habib Jega (acting) |
Succeeded by | Abubakar Atiku Bagudu |
In office 29 May 2007 – 24 February 2012 | |
Preceded by | Adamu Aliero |
Succeeded by | Aminu Musa Habib Jega (acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1959-09-13) 13 September 1959 (age 64) Dakin Gari, Kebbi State, Nigeria |
Political party | People's Democratic Party (PDP) |
Spouses |
|
Close