Sani Alhaji Yakubu
Sani Alhaji Yakubu | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| In office 2023–incumbent | |
| Constituency | Gudu/Tangaza Federal Constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Party | All Progressives Congress |
| Education | Bachelor of Science in Political Science |
| Alma mater | Usmanu Danfodiyo University |
Sani Alhaji Yakubu ⓘ (born 1 January 1977) is a Nigerian politician who serves as a Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, representing the Gudu/Tangaza Federal Constituency of Sokoto State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).[1][2]
Early life and education
Yakubu was born on 1 January 1977 in Gudu Local Government Area, Sokoto State. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.[2]
Political career
Yakubu was elected to the House of Representatives to represent Gudu/Tangaza Federal Constituency in June 2025.[3][4][5]
Abduction
In February 2019, Yakubu was abducted by unknown gunmen along the Kware–Illela expressway. The Sokoto State Police Command confirmed the incident and stated that security agencies had commenced investigations into the abduction.[4]
Controversies
In March 2025, the Sokoto State Government and Tangaza Local Government Council rejected a proposal attributed to Yakubu to convert the Gidan Madi Stadium in Tangaza into a market. State officials clarified that an acknowledgment of receipt of a letter from the lawmaker did not amount to approval of the proposal and urged residents to disregard reports suggesting government consent.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "Hon. Sani Alhaji Yakubu reunites with Senator Wamakko in a historic political homecoming". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
- 1 2 "Yakubu Sani Alhaji". leaderbox africa. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
- ↑ "Sokoto Rep Sani apologises to Senator Wamakko, Gov Aliyu". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
- 1 2 Kasali, Kazeem (2019-02-08). "Sokoto State House of Assembly member abducted by unknown gunmen". Trending News. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ↑ Bankole, Idowu (2024-11-10). "Revealed: How herdsmen invited new terrorist group, Lakurawa, to Sokoto". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-26.
- ↑ "Sokoto rejects Rep member's plan to convert popular stadium to market". The Whistler. 6 March 2025. Retrieved 26 December 2025.