Shamsudeen Bello Dambazau
Shamsudeen Bello Dambazau | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| In office 11 June 2019 – 11 June 2023 | |
| Constituency | Sumaila/Takai Federal Constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kano State, Nigeria |
| Party | All Progressives Congress (APC) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Shamsudeen Bello Dambazau is a Nigerian politician and hails from Kano State. He is a son of Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau. He served as a member representing Sumaila/Takai Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. He was elected into the House of Assembly at the 2019 elections. He decamped from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP).[1][2] He gained victory as the suit filed against him by Siraju Idris Kanawa of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was dismissed by a High Court sitting in Kano, on the grounds that it lacked merit.[3]
Political career
Dambazau contested the Sumaila/Takai Federal Constituency seat in the 2019 general election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). His victory was challenged by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Siraju Idris Kanawa.[4] The election petition tribunal initially nullified his election, but the decision was later overturned on appeal, allowing Dambazau to retain the seat.[5]
In May 2022, Dambazau left the APC and joined the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP).[2] He later returned to the APC during the 9th National Assembly.[6] During his time in the House of Representatives, he served on the House Committee on Air Force and participated in discussions on national security and elections.[7] He also spoke publicly on issues including national security and the 2023 general election.[8]
References
- ↑ "Dambazau's son defects from APC to NNPP". Daily Trust. 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- 1 2 "Dambazau Defects From APC, Says Its Time To Move On". Leadership. 2022-05-29. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ↑ Bukar, Muhammad (2020-06-01). "Son of former Army Chief of Staff, Dambazau, wins suit against Siraju Idiris of PDP". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-07.
- ↑ "Kano election: Dambazau floors PDP in court". Daily Post. 26 October 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- ↑ "KANO: Victory for APC's Dambazau as court upholds election". Ripples Nigeria. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- ↑ "Rep Dambazau commends President Buhari for tackling insecurity". The Authority. 12 January 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- ↑ "Elections security in Nigeria: Dambazau tasks Nigerian security agencies to ensure peaceful election". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- ↑ "Tinubu has tact to address Nigeria's challenges - Dambazau". Daily Trust. Retrieved 31 July 2026.