Danladi Abdullahi Sankara (born 25 November 1954) is a Nigerian politician who served as the senator representing the Jigawa North-West senatorial district from 2011 to 2015 and from 2019 to 2023. He is a member of the All Progressives Congress.[1]
Danladi Abdullahi Sankara | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Jigawa North-West | |
| In office 11 June 2019 – 11 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Abdullahi Abubakar Gumel |
| Succeeded by | Babangida Hussaini |
| In office 6 June 2011 – 6 June 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Ibrahim Saminu Turaki |
| Succeeded by | Abdullahi Abubakar Gumel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 November 1954 Sankara, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Jigawa State, Nigeria) |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress (2017–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Peoples Democratic Party (1998–2017) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early political career
editSankara was the Governorship Candidate of United Congress Party (UNCP) for Jigawa State during the Political Transition Program of General Sani Abacha Regime. He served as Chairman, Elders Committee of PDP in Jigawa State from 1999 – 2007. In November 2000, Sankara was the National Ex Officio member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). He was the Sole Administrator of PDP in Sokoto State in 2007.[2] Sankara was a contender for the 2003 Senatorial seat on the PDP platform, but was defeated by Dalha Danzomo of the All Nigeria People's Party (ANPP) -- who was supported by the Jigawa State Governor, then ANPP member Alhaji Saminu Turaki.
Turaki changed his party affiliation and won the next election as Senator for Jigawa North-West on the PDP ticket.[3]
Sankara was elected as PDP National Vice-Chairman in charge of the North-west zone on 4 March 2008; he resigned on 24 December 2010 in order to compete in the Senatorial election for Jigawa Northwest.[4][5]
Senate election
editThe PDP promoted Danladi's candidacy to represent the party over incumbent Ibrahim Saminu Turaki, who defected to the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN).[6][7] After winning the primaries, Sankara received 195,412 votes in the general election, defeating Turaki (148,595 votes), Muhammad D. Alkali of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) (42,237 votes), and Muhammad Nasiru Kiri of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) (20,744 votes).[8] Turaki filed a complaint that the votes had been tampered with in two of the twelve local government areas, threatening to challenge the result in court.[9] Turaki's appeal would be dismissed, citing that his case "lacked merit".[10]
Awards and honours
editReferences
edit- ^ "Exposed: Millions of Naira Disappear As National Human Rights Commission Awards Project To Mysterious Contractor in Jigawa". Sahara Reporters. 28 September 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ Sani Babadoko (29 November 2001). "Kwatalo is a Political Asset – Jigawa PDP". Daily Trust. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- ^ AbdulSalam Muhammad (5 November 2010). "'Why I want Turaki's seat in the senate', Dr Danladi Sankara". Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- ^ Suleiman M. Bisalla, Abdulrahman Abubakar & Turaki Hassan (2 April 2011). "Mark, Bankole, Yarima, Goje, Saraki, Sheriff: Will they make it today?". Media Trust. Archived from the original on 11 April 2011. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- ^ ABUBAKAR SHARADA (9 February 2011). "Our Representatives failed us – Sankara". The Daily Independent (Lagos). Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- ^ Adamu Amadu (18 May 2011). "Lamido/Turaki: From politics to court". Nigerian Tribune. Archived from the original on 29 March 2012. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- ^ Segun Olatunji (31 January 2011). "April poll: North-West governors, others shun meeting with Sambo". The Punch. Retrieved 17 June 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Augustine Madu-West (20 April 2011). "'I'm Unmoved by Threat to Challenge my Victory in Court'". The Daily Independent (Lagos). Retrieved 17 June 2011.
- ^ TED ODOGWU (26 April 2011). "Allegation of rigging against me frivolous, says Senator-elect". Nigerian Compass.
- ^ "Sankara defeats Turaki at Appeal Court". Gbooza!. Archived from the original on 14 January 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2012.
- ^ a b c "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". Archived from the original on 8 October 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
Notes
edit- ^ Abaribe was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in May 2022.
- ^ Abbo was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in November 2020.
- ^ Akpan was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the YPP in July 2022.
- ^ The PDP's Ekpenyong was elected senator in 2019 but a Court of Appeal partially annulled the results and called a supplementary election in the affected areas. Ekpenyong won the ensuing rerun election and was sworn-in again in January 2020.
- ^ Oduah was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in August 2021 before returning to the PDP in April 2022.
- ^ Jika was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the NNPP in June 2022.
- ^ Bulkachuwa was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the PDP in November 2022.
- ^ Gumau was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the NNPP in May 2022.
- ^ The PDP's Douye Diri was elected senator in 2019 but resigned in February 2020 after winning election to become Bayelsa State Governor. Cleopas won the ensuing bye-election and took office in December 2020.
- ^ The PDP's Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo was elected senator in 2019 but resigned in February 2020 after winning election to become Bayelsa State Deputy Governor. Dickson won the ensuing bye-election and took office in December 2020.
- ^ a b In April 2022, Adamu and Kyari resigned from the Senate after taking APC party offices the month prior.
- ^ The PDP's Rose Okoji Oko was elected senator in 2019 but died in March 2020. Jarigbe and fellow PDP member Stephen Odey fought in court over the ensuing by-election's PDP nomination; Odey won both initial court decisions and the by-election before taking office late in December 2020. However, Jarigbe later won several court challenges which declared him the legitimate PDP nominee and thus senator. Jarigbe took office in September 2021.
- ^ Nwaoboshi was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in June 2021.
- ^ Alimikhena was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the PDP in June 2022.
- ^ The APC's Adedayo Clement Adeyeye was elected senator in 2019 but the NASS Election Petition Tribunal awarded and Court of Appeal affirmed the win to Olujimi. She took office in November 2019.
- ^ Onyewuchi was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the LP in June 2022.
- ^ Due to disputes over alleged irregularities, the APC's Benjamin Uwajumogu was not sworn in until July 2019. Uwajumogu died in December 2019 leading to a bye-election. After disputes, Ibezim was awarded the bye-election victory and took office in April 2021.
- ^ Due to disputes over the alleged forced declaration of his election, Okorocha was not sworn in until June 14, 2019.
- ^ Shekarau was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the NNPP in May 2022 then to the PDP in August 2022.
- ^ Babba Kaita was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the PDP in April 2022.
- ^ Aliero was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the PDP in May 2022.
- ^ Abdullahi was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the PDP in June 2022.
- ^ The PDP's Dino Melaye was elected senator in 2019 but Adeyemi petitioned against the results and the NASS Election Petition Tribunal annulled the results and called a new election. Adeyemi won the ensuing rerun election and took office in December 2019.
- ^ The APC's Adebayo Osinowo was elected senator in 2019 but died in June 2020. Abiru won the ensuing bye-election and took office in December 2020.
- ^ Akwashiki was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the SDP in July 2022.
- ^ The APC's David Umaru was elected senator in 2019 but the Supreme Court awarded the APC primary win to Musa making him senator. He took office in July 2019.
- ^ Balogun was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in May 2022.
- ^ The APC's Ignatius Datong Longjan was elected senator in 2019 but died in February 2020. Daduut won the ensuing bye-election and took office in December 2020.
- ^ The APC's Abubakar Shehu Tambuwal was elected senator in 2019 but a Court of Appeal awarded the win to Abdullahi Danbaba. He took office in November 2019 as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in April 2022.
- ^ Bwacha was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in February 2022.
- ^ a b c Prior to inauguration, the APC's Zamfara votes were voided due to improper holding of party primaries. Thus the PDP runners-up took office. All three (Anka, Hassan Muhammed Gusau, Yaú) switched to the APC in June 2021. In February 2022, Muhammed Gusau resigned to become Zamfara Deputy Governor.
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