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The 2027 election

Senate · Bauchi Central · 2027

Allied Peoples Movement (APM)

Abdulrazak Nuhu Bature

The person behind the name. Explore their journey, the public record, and the plans for Bauchi Central.

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Abdulrazak Nuhu Bature
Abdulrazak Nuhu BatureFor Senator

Before the ballot,
a life in the making.

The places, education and experiences behind this candidate.

Abdulrazak Nuhu Bature, known publicly as Abdulrazak (Abdurrazaq) Nuhu Zaki or 'Nuhu Zaki', is the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for Bauchi Central Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026). INEC lists him as 58, with the First School Leaving Certificate and the Senior School Certificate as his declared qualifications. He is from Warji LGA. He represented Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives on the PDP from 2011 to 2015, between Abdul Ningi (1999-2011) and Salisu Zakari Ningi (2015-2019); the term dates used are the 7th and 8th Assembly inaugurations. An ACN petition against his 2011 election was dismissed by the Bauchi tribunal on 28 October 2011. In 2012 the University of Jos said he was never its student and disowned his claimed Advanced Diploma in Public Administration; constituents petitioned the Speaker and police invited him. He dismissed the campaign ('They took me to court several times and failed'), and no charge or finding was reported. He won the PDP ticket for Ningi/Warji in December 2014, but the APC took every National Assembly seat in Bauchi in March 2015. He stayed in the PDP (a 'former PDP member of the House' in 2016) and in September 2018 sought the PDP's Bauchi Central Senate ticket, which went to Senator Isa Hamma Misau. Under Governor Bala Mohammed he was Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs from September 2019 (re-appointed after the June 2021 cabinet dissolution, serving into 2023) and Commissioner for Water Resources from 14 August 2023 until he resigned, effective 31 March 2026, to run for the Senate. In 2021 he petitioned the police over a cleric's sermon accusing him and the governor of plotting against the cleric's life, an allegation he called baseless. After the governor moved from the PDP to the APM on 2 May 2026, the APM affirmed him as its Bauchi Central candidate by consensus on 28 May 2026.

From the public profile

Read the evidence · 19 sources
  • Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

    2026-09-12, p.18 SN 17: "17 BAUCHI BAUCHI CENTRAL ABDULRAZAK NUHU BATURE APM None 58 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE"

    17 BAUCHI BAUCHI CENTRAL ABDULRAZAK NUHU BATURE APM None 58 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE
  • Daily Trust

    2014-12-08: "Announcing the results of the primary elections, the chairman, PDP House of Representatives primary electoral committee, Alhaji Dahiru Sabo said Alhaji Mohammed Aminu Danmalikin Bauchi emerged winner for Bauchi Federal Constituency with 21 votes; Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki won for Ningi/Warji, while former commissioner of Justice Barrister Almustapha Suleiman Hassan emerged winner for Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal constituency."

    Announcing the results of the primary elections, the chairman, PDP House of Representatives primary electoral committee, Alhaji Dahiru Sabo said Alhaji Mohammed Aminu Danmalikin Bauchi emerged winner for Bauchi Federal Constituency with 21 votes; Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki won for Ningi/Warji, while former commissioner of Justice Barrister Almustapha Suleiman Hassan emerged winner for Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal constituency.
  • The Nation

    2012-12-02: "Contacted for comments Bature said;”Let them forge ahead. They took me to court several times and failed. Let them go ahead with the recall process. I wish them well.”"

    Contacted for comments Bature said;”Let them forge ahead. They took me to court several times and failed. Let them go ahead with the recall process. I wish them well.”
  • Daily Post

    2021-08-18: "The governor had on 9th June 2021 sacked the State Executive Council (SEC), including the Secretary to the State Government; Chief of Staff; all commissioners, all Special Advisers, except the Special Adviser Security; Special Adviser National and State Assembly Liaison; Special Adviser Social Investment and Special Adviser Media and Publicity."

    The governor had on 9th June 2021 sacked the State Executive Council (SEC), including the Secretary to the State Government; Chief of Staff; all commissioners, all Special Advisers, except the Special Adviser Security; Special Adviser National and State Assembly Liaison; Special Adviser Social Investment and Special Adviser Media and Publicity.
  • Daily Post

    2019-02-25: "Alhaji Isa Hamma of Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 57,069 votes."

    Alhaji Isa Hamma of Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 57,069 votes.
  • Daily Post

    2021-08-27: "Others are Aminu Hammayo (Misau); Alhaji Yakubu Barau (Ningi); Hamisu Muazu Shira (Shira); Abubakar Abdulhamid Bununu (Tafawa Balewa); Aliyu Usman Tilde (Toro); Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Warji) and Hon Abdullahi T Musa (Zaki)."

    Others are Aminu Hammayo (Misau); Alhaji Yakubu Barau (Ningi); Hamisu Muazu Shira (Shira); Abubakar Abdulhamid Bununu (Tafawa Balewa); Aliyu Usman Tilde (Toro); Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Warji) and Hon Abdullahi T Musa (Zaki).
  • Daily Post

    2021-05-23: "The Bauchi State Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Honourable Nuhu Zaki, has petitioned the State police command over alleged defamatory statements made against him by a popular cleric, Imam Idris Abdul’aziz, during the recent Ramadan fasting period."

    The Bauchi State Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Honourable Nuhu Zaki, has petitioned the State police command over alleged defamatory statements made against him by a popular cleric, Imam Idris Abdul’aziz, during the recent Ramadan fasting period.
  • Daily Trust

    2018-09-15: "Senator Misau is being challenged for the PDP Bauchi Central senatorial district ticket by Abdullahi Gwaram and Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki."

    Senator Misau is being challenged for the PDP Bauchi Central senatorial district ticket by Abdullahi Gwaram and Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki.
  • Daily Trust

    2011-10-29: "PDP filed three petitions challenging the election Aliyu Ibrahim Gebi of the CPC in Bauchi, Lawal Yahaya Gumau of the CPC in Toro and Awalu Dahiru Saleh of the CPC in Katagum, while the ACN challenged the election of Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki in to the House of Representatives from Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency."

    PDP filed three petitions challenging the election Aliyu Ibrahim Gebi of the CPC in Bauchi, Lawal Yahaya Gumau of the CPC in Toro and Awalu Dahiru Saleh of the CPC in Katagum, while the ACN challenged the election of Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki in to the House of Representatives from Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency.
  • Daily Trust

    2026-05-02: "Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM)."

    Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
  • Daily Trust

    2016-04-27: "A former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member of the House of Representatives from Bauchi State, Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki, said the exit of former governor of the state, Malam Isa Yuguda, from PDP will not affect the fortunes of the party."

    A former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member of the House of Representatives from Bauchi State, Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki, said the exit of former governor of the state, Malam Isa Yuguda, from PDP will not affect the fortunes of the party.
  • Daily Trust

    2015-04-02: "The slogan helped APC to win all the National Assembly seats and for the party to be leading in the presidential election in the state."

    The slogan helped APC to win all the National Assembly seats and for the party to be leading in the presidential election in the state.
  • Daily Trust

    2019-09-10: "Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs)"

    Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs)
  • Daily Post

    2023-08-14: "23. Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki – Ministry Water Resources"

    23. Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki – Ministry Water Resources
  • Daily Post

    2023-07-24: "Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Warji LGA)"

    Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Warji LGA)
  • The Punch

    2026-03-31: "“I wish to tender my resignation as Commissioner, Ministry of Water Resources, effective March 31, 2026."

    “I wish to tender my resignation as Commissioner, Ministry of Water Resources, effective March 31, 2026.
  • Daily Post

    2018-07-23: "Former member representing Ningi/Zaki federal constituency of Bauchi state in the House of Representatives, Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki has tackled the All Progressives Congress, APC,"

    Former member representing Ningi/Zaki federal constituency of Bauchi state in the House of Representatives, Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki has tackled the All Progressives Congress, APC,
  • Daily Post (from The Guardian)

    2012-10-21: "Bature, who represents Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, allegedly claimsto be a 2006/2007 graduate of the ADPA programme of the institution in his curriculum vitae. The university, however, insists he was never its student."

    Bature, who represents Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, allegedly claimsto be a 2006/2007 graduate of the ADPA programme of the institution in his curriculum vitae. The university, however, insists he was never its student.
  • The Punch

    2026-05-29: "The party also affirmed the Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, as its governorship candidate, Commissioner for Water Resources, Nuhu Zaki, as the Bauchi Central Senatorial District candidate, and deputy governor, Auwal Jatau, as the Bauchi North Senatorial District candidate."

    The party also affirmed the Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, as its governorship candidate, Commissioner for Water Resources, Nuhu Zaki, as the Bauchi Central Senatorial District candidate, and deputy governor, Auwal Jatau, as the Bauchi North Senatorial District candidate.

School years & education

Declared to INEC (2027 final list): First School Leaving Certificate and Senior School Certificate (SSCE); institutions and years not published.

Read the evidence · 1 source
  • Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

    2026-09-12, p.18 SN 17: "17 BAUCHI BAUCHI CENTRAL ABDULRAZAK NUHU BATURE APM None 58 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE"

    17 BAUCHI BAUCHI CENTRAL ABDULRAZAK NUHU BATURE APM None 58 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE

A working life

  1. 2019–2023

    Commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs

    Bauchi State Government

    Screened by the Bauchi State House of Assembly on 5 September 2019 and given the Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs portfolio on 9 September 2019 by Governor Bala Mohammed. Governor Mohammed dissolved the State Executive Council on 9 June 2021; he was renominated (from Warji LGA) on 17 August 2021 and confirmed on 27 August 2021, and was again Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in November-December 2022. A new cabinet was nominated in July 2023, in which he took Water Resources.

    Read the evidence · 8 sources
    • Daily Trust

      2019-09-05: "Others are: Turaki M. Manga, Honourable Abdurrazaq Nuhu Zaki, Ahmad Aliyu Jalam, Pharmacist Sama’ila Adamu Burga, Honourable Muhammad Auwal Jatau, Honourable Moddibo U. Ahmed, Honourable Muhammad Sadiq, Barr. Yakubu Bello Kirfi, Alh Usman Giade and Honourable Hamisu Mu’azu Shira."

      Others are: Turaki M. Manga, Honourable Abdurrazaq Nuhu Zaki, Ahmad Aliyu Jalam, Pharmacist Sama’ila Adamu Burga, Honourable Muhammad Auwal Jatau, Honourable Moddibo U. Ahmed, Honourable Muhammad Sadiq, Barr. Yakubu Bello Kirfi, Alh Usman Giade and Honourable Hamisu Mu’azu Shira.
    • Daily Trust

      2023-07-25: "Simon Madugu Yalams and Abubakar Abdulhamid Bununu (Tafawa Balewa); Jamila Muhammad Dahiru and Adamu Umar Sambo (Toro) and Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki and Amina Muhammad Katagum (Warji)."

      Simon Madugu Yalams and Abubakar Abdulhamid Bununu (Tafawa Balewa); Jamila Muhammad Dahiru and Adamu Umar Sambo (Toro) and Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki and Amina Muhammad Katagum (Warji).
    • Daily Post

      2021-08-18: "The governor had on 9th June 2021 sacked the State Executive Council (SEC), including the Secretary to the State Government; Chief of Staff; all commissioners, all Special Advisers, except the Special Adviser Security; Special Adviser National and State Assembly Liaison; Special Adviser Social Investment and Special Adviser Media and Publicity."

      The governor had on 9th June 2021 sacked the State Executive Council (SEC), including the Secretary to the State Government; Chief of Staff; all commissioners, all Special Advisers, except the Special Adviser Security; Special Adviser National and State Assembly Liaison; Special Adviser Social Investment and Special Adviser Media and Publicity.
    • The Punch

      2020-08-13: "Malam Nuhu Zaki, the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, made the disclosure at a news conference in Bauchi on Thursday."

      Malam Nuhu Zaki, the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, made the disclosure at a news conference in Bauchi on Thursday.
    • Daily Post

      2021-08-27: "Others are Aminu Hammayo (Misau); Alhaji Yakubu Barau (Ningi); Hamisu Muazu Shira (Shira); Abubakar Abdulhamid Bununu (Tafawa Balewa); Aliyu Usman Tilde (Toro); Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Warji) and Hon Abdullahi T Musa (Zaki)."

      Others are Aminu Hammayo (Misau); Alhaji Yakubu Barau (Ningi); Hamisu Muazu Shira (Shira); Abubakar Abdulhamid Bununu (Tafawa Balewa); Aliyu Usman Tilde (Toro); Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Warji) and Hon Abdullahi T Musa (Zaki).
    • Leadership

      2022-12-29: "Bauchi State commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, Hon. Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki, has charged the newly-appointed caretaker committee chairmen of the 20 local government areas to remain focused and work with the relevant stakeholders for the re-election of Governor Bala Mohammed at the 2023 governorship election."

      Bauchi State commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, Hon. Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki, has charged the newly-appointed caretaker committee chairmen of the 20 local government areas to remain focused and work with the relevant stakeholders for the re-election of Governor Bala Mohammed at the 2023 governorship election.
    • Daily Trust

      2019-09-09: "Hajara Jibrin Gidado will be in charge of Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development; Turaki Mohammed Manga, Commissioner for Special Duties; Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki, Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs and Ahmed Aliyu Jalam, Ministry of Religious Affairs & Social Welfare."

      Hajara Jibrin Gidado will be in charge of Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development; Turaki Mohammed Manga, Commissioner for Special Duties; Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki, Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs and Ahmed Aliyu Jalam, Ministry of Religious Affairs & Social Welfare.
    • Daily Trust

      2019-09-10: "Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs)"

      Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs)

  2. 2023–2026

    Commissioner for Water Resources

    Bauchi State Government

    Nominated (from Warji LGA) in July 2023 and inaugurated as Commissioner for Water Resources on 14 August 2023; resigned effective 31 March 2026 to contest the Bauchi Central Senate seat.

    Read the evidence · 5 sources
    • Blueprint

      2026-04-02: "The Bauchi state Commissioner for Water Resources, Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki, has resigned his appointment as commissioner and member of the state executive council."

      The Bauchi state Commissioner for Water Resources, Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki, has resigned his appointment as commissioner and member of the state executive council.
    • Daily Trust

      2023-07-25: "Simon Madugu Yalams and Abubakar Abdulhamid Bununu (Tafawa Balewa); Jamila Muhammad Dahiru and Adamu Umar Sambo (Toro) and Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki and Amina Muhammad Katagum (Warji)."

      Simon Madugu Yalams and Abubakar Abdulhamid Bununu (Tafawa Balewa); Jamila Muhammad Dahiru and Adamu Umar Sambo (Toro) and Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki and Amina Muhammad Katagum (Warji).
    • Daily Post

      2023-08-14: "23. Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki – Ministry Water Resources"

      23. Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki – Ministry Water Resources
    • The Punch

      2026-03-31: "“I wish to tender my resignation as Commissioner, Ministry of Water Resources, effective March 31, 2026."

      “I wish to tender my resignation as Commissioner, Ministry of Water Resources, effective March 31, 2026.
    • Daily Post

      2023-07-24: "Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Warji LGA)"

      Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Warji LGA)

The path into public service

  1. 2011–2015

    Federal Representative

    Ningi/Warji · Bauchi · Peoples Democratic Party

    Read the evidence · 6 sources
    • Daily Trust

      2014-12-08: "Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki won for Ningi/Warji"

      Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki won for Ningi/Warji
    • The Nation

      2012-12-02: "CONCERNED citizens of Ningi/Warji constituency of Bauchi State have called on the Speaker of the House of Representatives to investigate allegation of certificate forgery against a member, Abdulrazak Nuhu Bature, by the University of Jos."

      CONCERNED citizens of Ningi/Warji constituency of Bauchi State have called on the Speaker of the House of Representatives to investigate allegation of certificate forgery against a member, Abdulrazak Nuhu Bature, by the University of Jos.
    • Vanguard

      2015-10-20: "Ningi represents Ningi/Warji federal constituency of Bauchi State in the House of Representatives."

      Ningi represents Ningi/Warji federal constituency of Bauchi State in the House of Representatives.
    • Daily Trust

      2016-04-27: "A former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member of the House of Representatives from Bauchi State, Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki, said the exit of former governor of the state, Malam Isa Yuguda, from PDP will not affect the fortunes of the party."

      A former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member of the House of Representatives from Bauchi State, Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki, said the exit of former governor of the state, Malam Isa Yuguda, from PDP will not affect the fortunes of the party.
    • Daily Post (from The Guardian)

      2012-10-21: "Bature, who represents Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, allegedly claimsto be a 2006/2007 graduate of the ADPA programme of the institution in his curriculum vitae. The university, however, insists he was never its student."

      Bature, who represents Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, allegedly claimsto be a 2006/2007 graduate of the ADPA programme of the institution in his curriculum vitae. The university, however, insists he was never its student.
    • Daily Trust

      2011-10-29: "PDP filed three petitions challenging the election Aliyu Ibrahim Gebi of the CPC in Bauchi, Lawal Yahaya Gumau of the CPC in Toro and Awalu Dahiru Saleh of the CPC in Katagum, while the ACN challenged the election of Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki in to the House of Representatives from Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency."

      PDP filed three petitions challenging the election Aliyu Ibrahim Gebi of the CPC in Bauchi, Lawal Yahaya Gumau of the CPC in Toro and Awalu Dahiru Saleh of the CPC in Katagum, while the ACN challenged the election of Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki in to the House of Representatives from Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency.

Life outside
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Work & organisations

  • 2023–2026

    Bauchi State Government

    Commissioner for Water Resources · Government

    Nominated (from Warji LGA) in July 2023 and inaugurated as Commissioner for Water Resources on 14 August 2023; resigned effective 31 March 2026 to contest the Bauchi Central Senate seat.

    Read the evidence · 5 sources
    • Blueprint

      2026-04-02: "The Bauchi state Commissioner for Water Resources, Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki, has resigned his appointment as commissioner and member of the state executive council."

      The Bauchi state Commissioner for Water Resources, Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki, has resigned his appointment as commissioner and member of the state executive council.
    • Daily Trust

      2023-07-25: "Simon Madugu Yalams and Abubakar Abdulhamid Bununu (Tafawa Balewa); Jamila Muhammad Dahiru and Adamu Umar Sambo (Toro) and Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki and Amina Muhammad Katagum (Warji)."

      Simon Madugu Yalams and Abubakar Abdulhamid Bununu (Tafawa Balewa); Jamila Muhammad Dahiru and Adamu Umar Sambo (Toro) and Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki and Amina Muhammad Katagum (Warji).
    • Daily Post

      2023-08-14: "23. Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki – Ministry Water Resources"

      23. Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki – Ministry Water Resources
    • The Punch

      2026-03-31: "“I wish to tender my resignation as Commissioner, Ministry of Water Resources, effective March 31, 2026."

      “I wish to tender my resignation as Commissioner, Ministry of Water Resources, effective March 31, 2026.
    • Daily Post

      2023-07-24: "Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Warji LGA)"

      Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Warji LGA)

  • 2019–2023

    Bauchi State Government

    Commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs · Government

    Screened by the Bauchi State House of Assembly on 5 September 2019 and given the Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs portfolio on 9 September 2019 by Governor Bala Mohammed. Governor Mohammed dissolved the State Executive Council on 9 June 2021; he was renominated (from Warji LGA) on 17 August 2021 and confirmed on 27 August 2021, and was again Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in November-December 2022. A new cabinet was nominated in July 2023, in which he took Water Resources.

    Read the evidence · 8 sources
    • Daily Trust

      2019-09-05: "Others are: Turaki M. Manga, Honourable Abdurrazaq Nuhu Zaki, Ahmad Aliyu Jalam, Pharmacist Sama’ila Adamu Burga, Honourable Muhammad Auwal Jatau, Honourable Moddibo U. Ahmed, Honourable Muhammad Sadiq, Barr. Yakubu Bello Kirfi, Alh Usman Giade and Honourable Hamisu Mu’azu Shira."

      Others are: Turaki M. Manga, Honourable Abdurrazaq Nuhu Zaki, Ahmad Aliyu Jalam, Pharmacist Sama’ila Adamu Burga, Honourable Muhammad Auwal Jatau, Honourable Moddibo U. Ahmed, Honourable Muhammad Sadiq, Barr. Yakubu Bello Kirfi, Alh Usman Giade and Honourable Hamisu Mu’azu Shira.
    • Daily Trust

      2023-07-25: "Simon Madugu Yalams and Abubakar Abdulhamid Bununu (Tafawa Balewa); Jamila Muhammad Dahiru and Adamu Umar Sambo (Toro) and Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki and Amina Muhammad Katagum (Warji)."

      Simon Madugu Yalams and Abubakar Abdulhamid Bununu (Tafawa Balewa); Jamila Muhammad Dahiru and Adamu Umar Sambo (Toro) and Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki and Amina Muhammad Katagum (Warji).
    • Daily Post

      2021-08-18: "The governor had on 9th June 2021 sacked the State Executive Council (SEC), including the Secretary to the State Government; Chief of Staff; all commissioners, all Special Advisers, except the Special Adviser Security; Special Adviser National and State Assembly Liaison; Special Adviser Social Investment and Special Adviser Media and Publicity."

      The governor had on 9th June 2021 sacked the State Executive Council (SEC), including the Secretary to the State Government; Chief of Staff; all commissioners, all Special Advisers, except the Special Adviser Security; Special Adviser National and State Assembly Liaison; Special Adviser Social Investment and Special Adviser Media and Publicity.
    • The Punch

      2020-08-13: "Malam Nuhu Zaki, the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, made the disclosure at a news conference in Bauchi on Thursday."

      Malam Nuhu Zaki, the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, made the disclosure at a news conference in Bauchi on Thursday.
    • Daily Post

      2021-08-27: "Others are Aminu Hammayo (Misau); Alhaji Yakubu Barau (Ningi); Hamisu Muazu Shira (Shira); Abubakar Abdulhamid Bununu (Tafawa Balewa); Aliyu Usman Tilde (Toro); Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Warji) and Hon Abdullahi T Musa (Zaki)."

      Others are Aminu Hammayo (Misau); Alhaji Yakubu Barau (Ningi); Hamisu Muazu Shira (Shira); Abubakar Abdulhamid Bununu (Tafawa Balewa); Aliyu Usman Tilde (Toro); Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Warji) and Hon Abdullahi T Musa (Zaki).
    • Leadership

      2022-12-29: "Bauchi State commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, Hon. Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki, has charged the newly-appointed caretaker committee chairmen of the 20 local government areas to remain focused and work with the relevant stakeholders for the re-election of Governor Bala Mohammed at the 2023 governorship election."

      Bauchi State commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, Hon. Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki, has charged the newly-appointed caretaker committee chairmen of the 20 local government areas to remain focused and work with the relevant stakeholders for the re-election of Governor Bala Mohammed at the 2023 governorship election.
    • Daily Trust

      2019-09-09: "Hajara Jibrin Gidado will be in charge of Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development; Turaki Mohammed Manga, Commissioner for Special Duties; Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki, Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs and Ahmed Aliyu Jalam, Ministry of Religious Affairs & Social Welfare."

      Hajara Jibrin Gidado will be in charge of Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development; Turaki Mohammed Manga, Commissioner for Special Duties; Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki, Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs and Ahmed Aliyu Jalam, Ministry of Religious Affairs & Social Welfare.
    • Daily Trust

      2019-09-10: "Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs)"

      Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs)

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At the ballot

  • 2027 · Senatorial primary

    Allied Peoples Movement · Won · Bauchi · Bauchi Central

    Record notes

    constituency: Bauchi Central Senatorial District · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 17, p.18; INEC name: ABDULRAZAK NUHU BATURE; age 58; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE · APM affirmation: Thursday 28 May 2026 at Bauchi Government House, as 'Nuhu Zaki' (Punch, 29 May 2026); no vote figures or opponents reported · Primary: no contested primary reported; the APM state chairman, Auwal Isah, said the party's candidates across the state emerged through consensus, and they were affirmed on 28 May 2026 (election_date = affirmation day). He had resigned as Water Resources commissioner effective 31 March 2026 to run for this seat

    Read the evidence · 3 sources
    • inecnigeria.org
      Abdulrazak Nuhu Bature — senatorial 2027
    • The Nation

      2026-05-29: "Also affirmed were the Commissioner for Water Resources, Nuhu Zaki, for Bauchi Central Senatorial District and Deputy Governor Auwal Jatau for Bauchi North Senatorial District."

      Also affirmed were the Commissioner for Water Resources, Nuhu Zaki, for Bauchi Central Senatorial District and Deputy Governor Auwal Jatau for Bauchi North Senatorial District.
    • The Punch

      2026-05-29: "The party also affirmed the Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, as its governorship candidate, Commissioner for Water Resources, Nuhu Zaki, as the Bauchi Central Senatorial District candidate, and deputy governor, Auwal Jatau, as the Bauchi North Senatorial District candidate."

      The party also affirmed the Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, as its governorship candidate, Commissioner for Water Resources, Nuhu Zaki, as the Bauchi Central Senatorial District candidate, and deputy governor, Auwal Jatau, as the Bauchi North Senatorial District candidate.

  • 2015 · House Of Reps primary

    Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Bauchi · Ningi/Warji

    Record notes

    Won the PDP House of Representatives primary for Ningi/Warji; results announced by committee chairman Dahiru Sabo (Daily Trust, 8 Dec 2014). Primary day and votes not reported. In the general election of 28 March 2015 the APC won every National Assembly seat in Bauchi and Salisu Zakari Ningi (APC) took Ningi/Warji; his own 2015 vote was not found, so no general-election row is stored.

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    • Vanguard

      2015-10-20: "Ningi represents Ningi/Warji federal constituency of Bauchi State in the House of Representatives."

      Ningi represents Ningi/Warji federal constituency of Bauchi State in the House of Representatives.
    • Daily Trust

      2015-04-02: "The slogan helped APC to win all the National Assembly seats and for the party to be leading in the presidential election in the state."

      The slogan helped APC to win all the National Assembly seats and for the party to be leading in the presidential election in the state.
    • Daily Trust

      2014-12-08: "Announcing the results of the primary elections, the chairman, PDP House of Representatives primary electoral committee, Alhaji Dahiru Sabo said Alhaji Mohammed Aminu Danmalikin Bauchi emerged winner for Bauchi Federal Constituency with 21 votes; Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki won for Ningi/Warji, while former commissioner of Justice Barrister Almustapha Suleiman Hassan emerged winner for Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal constituency."

      Announcing the results of the primary elections, the chairman, PDP House of Representatives primary electoral committee, Alhaji Dahiru Sabo said Alhaji Mohammed Aminu Danmalikin Bauchi emerged winner for Bauchi Federal Constituency with 21 votes; Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki won for Ningi/Warji, while former commissioner of Justice Barrister Almustapha Suleiman Hassan emerged winner for Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal constituency.

  • 2011 · House Of Reps election

    Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Bauchi · Ningi/Warji

    Record notes

    Elected for Ningi/Warji as Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki, succeeding Abdul Ningi (who moved to the Senate). The ACN's petition against his return was dismissed by the Bauchi National Assembly election tribunal (Justice Maria Zukogi) on 28 October 2011. Party per Daily Trust (2016: 'former PDP member of the House'). 9 April 2011 is the national House polling day, not read from a result sheet; votes not found.

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    • Daily Trust

      2016-04-27: "A former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member of the House of Representatives from Bauchi State, Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki, said the exit of former governor of the state, Malam Isa Yuguda, from PDP will not affect the fortunes of the party."

      A former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member of the House of Representatives from Bauchi State, Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki, said the exit of former governor of the state, Malam Isa Yuguda, from PDP will not affect the fortunes of the party.
    • Daily Trust

      2011-10-29: "PDP filed three petitions challenging the election Aliyu Ibrahim Gebi of the CPC in Bauchi, Lawal Yahaya Gumau of the CPC in Toro and Awalu Dahiru Saleh of the CPC in Katagum, while the ACN challenged the election of Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki in to the House of Representatives from Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency."

      PDP filed three petitions challenging the election Aliyu Ibrahim Gebi of the CPC in Bauchi, Lawal Yahaya Gumau of the CPC in Toro and Awalu Dahiru Saleh of the CPC in Katagum, while the ACN challenged the election of Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki in to the House of Representatives from Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency.
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University of Jos disclaimer of his claimed Advanced Diploma in Public Administration (2012)

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Type / forum
Investigation · Public Disclaimer By The University Of Jos (Press)
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Filed
2012-09-07
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Allegation, not adjudicated. At the 2011 election tribunal (ACN petition, dismissed 28 October 2011) the forged-result claim was raised and the tribunal chairman said the school's investigations were inconclusive. In a letter dated 7 September 2012 the University of Jos registrar told the National Assembly that a committee of its Senate found he never attended the university and could not claim its Advanced Diploma in Public Administration (CV claim: 2006/2007); the university published disclaimers, called a counter 'Re-Disclaimer' advertisement a forgery (Oct 2012), and said it had written to the SSS, police, EFCC, ICPC, INEC and the PDP. The Nation (2 Dec 2012) reported a 12 November 2012 petition by 124 constituents to Speaker Aminu Tambuwal seeking a House probe and a recall move, and that he had not honoured a police invitation. His response: "Let them forge ahead. They took me to court several times and failed. Let them go ahead with the recall process." No charge, House committee finding or court outcome was found.

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  • The Nation

    2012-12-02: "CONCERNED citizens of Ningi/Warji constituency of Bauchi State have called on the Speaker of the House of Representatives to investigate allegation of certificate forgery against a member, Abdulrazak Nuhu Bature, by the University of Jos."

    CONCERNED citizens of Ningi/Warji constituency of Bauchi State have called on the Speaker of the House of Representatives to investigate allegation of certificate forgery against a member, Abdulrazak Nuhu Bature, by the University of Jos.
  • Daily Trust

    2011-10-29: "Zukogi said in the case of Ningi/Warji constituency where a case of alleged forged examination result was made, investigations by the school was inconclusive."

    Zukogi said in the case of Ningi/Warji constituency where a case of alleged forged examination result was made, investigations by the school was inconclusive.
  • Daily Post (from The Guardian)

    2012-10-21: "Controversy continues to trail claim by a member of the House of Representatives, Mallam Abdulrazak Nuhu Bature, that he possesses an Advanced Diploma in Public Administration (ADPA) from the University of Jos."

    Controversy continues to trail claim by a member of the House of Representatives, Mallam Abdulrazak Nuhu Bature, that he possesses an Advanced Diploma in Public Administration (ADPA) from the University of Jos.

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  1. 01inecnigeria.org
  2. 02Daily Trust2014-12-08: "Announcing the results of the primary elections, the chairman, PDP House of Representatives primary electoral committee, Alhaji Dahiru Sabo said Alhaji Mohammed Aminu Danmalikin Bauchi emerged winner for Bauchi Federal Constituency with 21 votes; Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki won for Ningi/Warji, while former commissioner of Justice Barrister Almustapha Suleiman Hassan emerged winner for Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal constituency."
  3. 03The Nation2012-12-02: "CONCERNED citizens of Ningi/Warji constituency of Bauchi State have called on the Speaker of the House of Representatives to investigate allegation of certificate forgery against a member, Abdulrazak Nuhu Bature, by the University of Jos."
  4. 04Daily Post2021-08-18: "The governor had on 9th June 2021 sacked the State Executive Council (SEC), including the Secretary to the State Government; Chief of Staff; all commissioners, all Special Advisers, except the Special Adviser Security; Special Adviser National and State Assembly Liaison; Special Adviser Social Investment and Special Adviser Media and Publicity."
  5. 05Daily Post2019-02-25: "Alhaji Isa Hamma of Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 57,069 votes."
  6. 06Daily Post2021-08-27: "Others are Aminu Hammayo (Misau); Alhaji Yakubu Barau (Ningi); Hamisu Muazu Shira (Shira); Abubakar Abdulhamid Bununu (Tafawa Balewa); Aliyu Usman Tilde (Toro); Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Warji) and Hon Abdullahi T Musa (Zaki)."
  7. 07Daily Post2021-05-23: "The Bauchi State Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Honourable Nuhu Zaki, has petitioned the State police command over alleged defamatory statements made against him by a popular cleric, Imam Idris Abdul’aziz, during the recent Ramadan fasting period."
  8. 08Daily Trust2018-09-15: "Senator Misau is being challenged for the PDP Bauchi Central senatorial district ticket by Abdullahi Gwaram and Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki."
  9. 09Daily Trust2011-10-29: "Zukogi said in the case of Ningi/Warji constituency where a case of alleged forged examination result was made, investigations by the school was inconclusive."
  10. 10Daily Trust2026-05-02: "Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM)."
  11. 11Daily Trust2016-04-27: "A former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member of the House of Representatives from Bauchi State, Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki, said the exit of former governor of the state, Malam Isa Yuguda, from PDP will not affect the fortunes of the party."
  12. 12Daily Trust2015-04-02: "The slogan helped APC to win all the National Assembly seats and for the party to be leading in the presidential election in the state."
  13. 13Daily Trust2019-09-10: "Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs)"
  14. 14Daily Post2023-08-14: "23. Abdulrazaq Nuhu Zaki – Ministry Water Resources"
  15. 15Daily Post2023-07-24: "Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki (Warji LGA)"
  16. 16The Punch2026-03-31: "“I wish to tender my resignation as Commissioner, Ministry of Water Resources, effective March 31, 2026."
  17. 17Daily Post2018-07-23: "Former member representing Ningi/Zaki federal constituency of Bauchi state in the House of Representatives, Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki has tackled the All Progressives Congress, APC,"
  18. 18Daily Post (from The Guardian)2012-10-21: "Controversy continues to trail claim by a member of the House of Representatives, Mallam Abdulrazak Nuhu Bature, that he possesses an Advanced Diploma in Public Administration (ADPA) from the University of Jos."
  19. 19The Punch2026-05-29: "The party also affirmed the Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, as its governorship candidate, Commissioner for Water Resources, Nuhu Zaki, as the Bauchi Central Senatorial District candidate, and deputy governor, Auwal Jatau, as the Bauchi North Senatorial District candidate."
  20. 20Vanguard2015-10-20: "Ningi represents Ningi/Warji federal constituency of Bauchi State in the House of Representatives."
  21. 21Daily Trust2019-09-05: "Others are: Turaki M. Manga, Honourable Abdurrazaq Nuhu Zaki, Ahmad Aliyu Jalam, Pharmacist Sama’ila Adamu Burga, Honourable Muhammad Auwal Jatau, Honourable Moddibo U. Ahmed, Honourable Muhammad Sadiq, Barr. Yakubu Bello Kirfi, Alh Usman Giade and Honourable Hamisu Mu’azu Shira."
  22. 22Daily Trust2023-07-25: "Simon Madugu Yalams and Abubakar Abdulhamid Bununu (Tafawa Balewa); Jamila Muhammad Dahiru and Adamu Umar Sambo (Toro) and Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki and Amina Muhammad Katagum (Warji)."
  23. 23The Punch2020-08-13: "Malam Nuhu Zaki, the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, made the disclosure at a news conference in Bauchi on Thursday."
  24. 24Leadership2022-12-29: "Bauchi State commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, Hon. Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki, has charged the newly-appointed caretaker committee chairmen of the 20 local government areas to remain focused and work with the relevant stakeholders for the re-election of Governor Bala Mohammed at the 2023 governorship election."
  25. 25Daily Trust2019-09-09: "Hajara Jibrin Gidado will be in charge of Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development; Turaki Mohammed Manga, Commissioner for Special Duties; Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki, Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs and Ahmed Aliyu Jalam, Ministry of Religious Affairs & Social Welfare."
  26. 26Blueprint2026-04-02: "The Bauchi state Commissioner for Water Resources, Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki, has resigned his appointment as commissioner and member of the state executive council."
  27. 27The Nation2026-05-29: "Also affirmed were the Commissioner for Water Resources, Nuhu Zaki, for Bauchi Central Senatorial District and Deputy Governor Auwal Jatau for Bauchi North Senatorial District."
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