Governorship · Adamawa · 2027
African Action Congress (AAC)Hussaini Sulaiman Tahir&Calvin Yusuf Pelene
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Hussaini Sulaiman Tahir is the African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in Adamawa State for the election of 6 February 2027 (INEC final list, 10 October 2026), with Calvin Yusuf Pelene as his running mate. INEC lists him as a 71-year-old man whose declared qualifications are the First School Leaving Certificate, the Senior School Certificate and a B.Eng. A supporter-written profile in TGNews (October 2022) describes a mechanical engineer who graduated from Ahmadu Bello University, worked in engineering and education posts in the Gongola and Adamawa State governments from 1978, then joined the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in September 1991, became Group General Manager of its Renewable Energy Division in November 2012 and retired in 2015. It adds that he is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers, holds the title Santuraki Adamawa from the Lamido of Adamawa, and had briefly been in the PDP. These career details rest on that one partisan piece and are not independently confirmed. He was the Action Alliance (AA) candidate for governor in 2023: INEC's October 2022 list names him as Tahir Hussaini, aged 67, with Philip Andrew as running mate, and TGNews reported him addressing AA supporters in Yola on 19 January 2023. In the state collation of 20 March 2023, before the 15 April supplementary poll, AA had 641 votes; Ahmadu Fintiri of the PDP won. When he moved to the AAC, and how he won its 2026 ticket, were not found in public sources as of October 2026.
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 6 sources
- INEC
2022-10-05: "37 ADAMAWA AA Governorship TAHIR HUSSAINI None 67 M F.S.L.C WAEC B. ENG"
37 ADAMAWA AA Governorship TAHIR HUSSAINI None 67 M F.S.L.C WAEC B. ENG
- INEC
2026-10-10: "SN 3; AAC; HUSSAINI SULAIMAN TAHIR; age 71; M; qualification: FLSC SSCE B.Eng; running mate: CALVIN YUSUF PELENE"
SN 3; AAC; HUSSAINI SULAIMAN TAHIR; age 71; M; qualification: FLSC SSCE B.Eng; running mate: CALVIN YUSUF PELENE
- Daily Post
2023-03-20: "The collation officer announced the votes for the different parties as follows: AA 641, ADC 2,986; ADP 2,134; APC 390,275; APGA 876; APM 602; ADP 284; LP 2,729; NNPP 4,847; NRM 1,237; PDP 421,524; PRP 1,185; SDP 6,865; YPP 1,425 and ZLP 199."
The collation officer announced the votes for the different parties as follows: AA 641, ADC 2,986; ADP 2,134; APC 390,275; APGA 876; APM 602; ADP 284; LP 2,729; NNPP 4,847; NRM 1,237; PDP 421,524; PRP 1,185; SDP 6,865; YPP 1,425 and ZLP 199.
- TGNews
2022-10-09: "Engineer Tahir Hussaini Sulaiman has it all, to give it all to the Adamawa people."
Engineer Tahir Hussaini Sulaiman has it all, to give it all to the Adamawa people.
- Tribune Online
2026-10-11: "African Action Congress (AAC): Hussaini Sulaiman Tahir — Calvin Yusuf Pelene."
African Action Congress (AAC): Hussaini Sulaiman Tahir — Calvin Yusuf Pelene.
- TGNews
2023-01-19: "Engr Hussaini Sulaiman Tahir in a statement while addressing hundreds of Action Alliance (AA) Party members and his supporters in Yola said is going turn Adamawa State into economy viable state if given the mandate in the coming governorship polls."
Engr Hussaini Sulaiman Tahir in a statement while addressing hundreds of Action Alliance (AA) Party members and his supporters in Yola said is going turn Adamawa State into economy viable state if given the mandate in the coming governorship polls.
School years & education
1976–1977
Ahmadu Bello University
B.Eng (Mechanical Engineering) · Mechanical Engineering
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TGNews
2022-10-09: "Tahir, a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) (1976-1977) in Mechanical Engineer (B.Eng, Mech), and a Fellow of FNSE, FNIMechE"
Tahir, a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) (1976-1977) in Mechanical Engineer (B.Eng, Mech), and a Fellow of FNSE, FNIMechE
- TGNews
1981–1982
East Warwickshire College (UK)
Postgraduate Certificate (Manufacturing Technology and Project Design) · Manufacturing Technology and Project Design
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TGNews
2022-10-09: "Between 1981-82 sent for In-service Training under the Sponsorship of the British Council to East Warwickshire College in the UK in the fields of Manufacturing Technology and Project Design where he obtained a Post Graduate Certificate."
Between 1981-82 sent for In-service Training under the Sponsorship of the British Council to East Warwickshire College in the UK in the fields of Manufacturing Technology and Project Design where he obtained a Post Graduate Certificate.
- TGNews
A working life
1978–1983
Pupil Mechanical Engineer, later Divisional Mechanical Engineer
Gongola State Government (State Central Mechanical Workshop and road divisions)
Per a 2022 supporter-written profile: began as a Pupil Mechanical Engineer at the State Central Mechanical Workshop in 1978, then divisional mechanical engineer for road-equipment maintenance in Jalingo, Wukari, Ganye and Yola. Not independently confirmed.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TGNews
2022-10-09: "he was employed as Pupil Mechanical Engineer and was deployed to State Central Mechanical Workshop in 1978"
he was employed as Pupil Mechanical Engineer and was deployed to State Central Mechanical Workshop in 1978
- TGNews
1983–1988
Dean, then Deputy Provost (seconded to set up the Technical Education Faculty)
State College of Education, Jalingo
Per a 2022 supporter-written profile: seconded in 1983 to set up a Technical Education Faculty; Dean and Deputy Provost in 1984-88 (the piece does not say which years for which post). Not independently confirmed.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TGNews
2022-10-09: "earned him the enviable positions of Dean and Deputy Provost of the College in 1984-88 respectively"
earned him the enviable positions of Dean and Deputy Provost of the College in 1984-88 respectively
- TGNews
1989–1991
Chairman and Chief Engineer, Task Force on Urban Infrastructure; Manager, Central Mechanical Workshop
Adamawa State Government (Task Force on Urban Infrastructure; Central Mechanical Workshop)
Per a 2022 supporter-written profile: after Adamawa State's creation in 1989 he chaired the military governor's Task Force on Urban Infrastructure; from 1990 until the third quarter of 1991 he managed the state's central mechanical workshop. Not independently confirmed.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TGNews
2022-10-09: "In 1990 he has redeployed to the Adamawa State Central Mechanical Workshop as the Manager a position he held until the third quarter of 1991."
In 1990 he has redeployed to the Adamawa State Central Mechanical Workshop as the Manager a position he held until the third quarter of 1991.
- TGNews
1991–2012
Engineer, rising to General Manager (Materials Management, NAPIMS)
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
Per a 2022 supporter-written profile: joined in September 1991 as Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer (Kaduna refinery engineering services), later NAPIMS, PPMC depots and NPDC Benin postings; General Manager, Materials Management Division, NAPIMS from July 2009. Not independently confirmed.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TGNews
2022-10-09: "1991-2015 his journey in NNPC began, he was employed in September 1991 as Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer and was posted to KRPC in ETSD"
1991-2015 his journey in NNPC began, he was employed in September 1991 as Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer and was posted to KRPC in ETSD
- TGNews
2012–2015
Group General Manager, Renewable Energy Division
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
Per a 2022 supporter-written profile: promoted Group General Manager of the Renewable Energy Division in November 2012; retired in 2015 (the piece also says he served 'twenty-three years (September 1991-February 2015)'). Not independently confirmed.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TGNews
2022-10-09: "Promoted to the position of Group General Manager (GGM) Renewable Energy Division in November 2012. Retired in 2015"
Promoted to the position of Group General Manager (GGM) Renewable Energy Division in November 2012. Retired in 2015
- TGNews
From 2015
Consultant and farmer
Private consultancy and farming
Per a 2022 supporter-written profile, after retiring from NNPC he was 'in active private businesses of Consultancy and Farming'; no firm named. Not independently confirmed.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TGNews
2022-10-09: "The Adamawa ideal Governor is now in active private businesses of Consultancy and Farming with a passion for philanthropy"
The Adamawa ideal Governor is now in active private businesses of Consultancy and Farming with a passion for philanthropy
- TGNews
The path into public service
From 2027
Governor
Adamawa
Read the evidence · 1 source
- INEC
2026-10-10: "SN 3; AAC; HUSSAINI SULAIMAN TAHIR; age 71; M; qualification: FLSC SSCE B.Eng; running mate: CALVIN YUSUF PELENE"
SN 3; AAC; HUSSAINI SULAIMAN TAHIR; age 71; M; qualification: FLSC SSCE B.Eng; running mate: CALVIN YUSUF PELENE
- INEC
Life outside
the office.
Work, writing and public family connections. The experiences and relationships beyond a political career.
About Hussaini Sulaiman TahirBack to biography
Work & organisations
From 2015
Private consultancy and farming
Consultant and farmer · Consultancy / agriculture
Per a 2022 supporter-written profile, after retiring from NNPC he was 'in active private businesses of Consultancy and Farming'; no firm named. Not independently confirmed.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TGNews
2022-10-09: "The Adamawa ideal Governor is now in active private businesses of Consultancy and Farming with a passion for philanthropy"
The Adamawa ideal Governor is now in active private businesses of Consultancy and Farming with a passion for philanthropy
- TGNews
2012–2015
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
Group General Manager, Renewable Energy Division · employee · Oil and gas
Per a 2022 supporter-written profile: promoted Group General Manager of the Renewable Energy Division in November 2012; retired in 2015 (the piece also says he served 'twenty-three years (September 1991-February 2015)'). Not independently confirmed.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TGNews
2022-10-09: "Promoted to the position of Group General Manager (GGM) Renewable Energy Division in November 2012. Retired in 2015"
Promoted to the position of Group General Manager (GGM) Renewable Energy Division in November 2012. Retired in 2015
- TGNews
1991–2012
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
Engineer, rising to General Manager (Materials Management, NAPIMS) · employee · Oil and gas
Per a 2022 supporter-written profile: joined in September 1991 as Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer (Kaduna refinery engineering services), later NAPIMS, PPMC depots and NPDC Benin postings; General Manager, Materials Management Division, NAPIMS from July 2009. Not independently confirmed.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TGNews
2022-10-09: "1991-2015 his journey in NNPC began, he was employed in September 1991 as Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer and was posted to KRPC in ETSD"
1991-2015 his journey in NNPC began, he was employed in September 1991 as Deputy Chief Mechanical Engineer and was posted to KRPC in ETSD
- TGNews
1989–1991
Adamawa State Government (Task Force on Urban Infrastructure; Central Mechanical Workshop)
Chairman and Chief Engineer, Task Force on Urban Infrastructure; Manager, Central Mechanical Workshop · employee · Public works / engineering
Per a 2022 supporter-written profile: after Adamawa State's creation in 1989 he chaired the military governor's Task Force on Urban Infrastructure; from 1990 until the third quarter of 1991 he managed the state's central mechanical workshop. Not independently confirmed.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TGNews
2022-10-09: "In 1990 he has redeployed to the Adamawa State Central Mechanical Workshop as the Manager a position he held until the third quarter of 1991."
In 1990 he has redeployed to the Adamawa State Central Mechanical Workshop as the Manager a position he held until the third quarter of 1991.
- TGNews
1983–1988
State College of Education, Jalingo
Dean, then Deputy Provost (seconded to set up the Technical Education Faculty) · employee · Education
Per a 2022 supporter-written profile: seconded in 1983 to set up a Technical Education Faculty; Dean and Deputy Provost in 1984-88 (the piece does not say which years for which post). Not independently confirmed.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TGNews
2022-10-09: "earned him the enviable positions of Dean and Deputy Provost of the College in 1984-88 respectively"
earned him the enviable positions of Dean and Deputy Provost of the College in 1984-88 respectively
- TGNews
1978–1983
Gongola State Government (State Central Mechanical Workshop and road divisions)
Pupil Mechanical Engineer, later Divisional Mechanical Engineer · employee · Public works / engineering
Per a 2022 supporter-written profile: began as a Pupil Mechanical Engineer at the State Central Mechanical Workshop in 1978, then divisional mechanical engineer for road-equipment maintenance in Jalingo, Wukari, Ganye and Yola. Not independently confirmed.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TGNews
2022-10-09: "he was employed as Pupil Mechanical Engineer and was deployed to State Central Mechanical Workshop in 1978"
he was employed as Pupil Mechanical Engineer and was deployed to State Central Mechanical Workshop in 1978
- TGNews
Family in public life
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At the ballot
2027 · Gubernatorial primary
African Action Congress · Won · Adamawa
Record notes
INEC final list of candidates (Governorship, Adamawa State), published 2026-10-10 — SN 3; INEC name: HUSSAINI SULAIMAN TAHIR; age 71; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): FLSC SSCE B.Eng; running mate: Calvin Yusuf Pelene · Primary: date, votes and opponents not found in public sources as of 2026-10-19. He was the Action Alliance (AA) governorship candidate in 2023 and is the AAC candidate in 2027; when and how he changed party was not found. Running mate Calvin Yusuf Pelene (named on the INEC final list of 10 October 2026; when and by whom chosen not found).
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- inecnigeria.org
Hussaini Sulaiman Tahir — gubernatorial 2027
- Tribune Online
2026-10-11: "African Action Congress (AAC): Hussaini Sulaiman Tahir — Calvin Yusuf Pelene."
African Action Congress (AAC): Hussaini Sulaiman Tahir — Calvin Yusuf Pelene.
- inecnigeria.org
2023 · Gubernatorial election
Action Alliance · Lost · Adamawa
Record notes
Action Alliance (AA) candidate. On INEC's final list of October 2022 as 'TAHIR HUSSAINI' (SN 37, age 67, B.Eng) with Andrew Philip as running mate; TGNews reported Engr Hussaini Sulaiman Tahir addressing AA supporters in Yola on 19 January 2023. Poll Saturday 18 March 2023, declared inconclusive on 20 March 2023; the state collation that day gave AA 641 votes (Ahmadu Fintiri, PDP, 421,524; Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed, APC, 390,275), before the 15 April 2023 supplementary poll. Final certified count and percentage not found, so votes are left blank.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- INEC
2022-10-05: "37 ADAMAWA AA Governorship TAHIR HUSSAINI None 67 M F.S.L.C WAEC B. ENG"
37 ADAMAWA AA Governorship TAHIR HUSSAINI None 67 M F.S.L.C WAEC B. ENG
- TGNews
2023-01-19: "Engr Hussaini Sulaiman Tahir in a statement while addressing hundreds of Action Alliance (AA) Party members and his supporters in Yola said is going turn Adamawa State into economy viable state if given the mandate in the coming governorship polls."
Engr Hussaini Sulaiman Tahir in a statement while addressing hundreds of Action Alliance (AA) Party members and his supporters in Yola said is going turn Adamawa State into economy viable state if given the mandate in the coming governorship polls.
- Daily Post
2023-03-18: "The Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections hold across the country today, Saturday, March 18, 2023."
The Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Elections hold across the country today, Saturday, March 18, 2023.
- Daily Post
2023-03-20: "The collation officer announced the votes for the different parties as follows: AA 641, ADC 2,986; ADP 2,134; APC 390,275; APGA 876; APM 602; ADP 284; LP 2,729; NNPP 4,847; NRM 1,237; PDP 421,524; PRP 1,185; SDP 6,865; YPP 1,425 and ZLP 199."
The collation officer announced the votes for the different parties as follows: AA 641, ADC 2,986; ADP 2,134; APC 390,275; APGA 876; APM 602; ADP 284; LP 2,729; NNPP 4,847; NRM 1,237; PDP 421,524; PRP 1,185; SDP 6,865; YPP 1,425 and ZLP 199.
- INEC
Recognition
Fellow, Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE)
Nigerian Society of Engineers
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TGNews
2022-10-09: "Tahir, a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) (1976-1977) in Mechanical Engineer (B.Eng, Mech), and a Fellow of FNSE, FNIMechE"
Tahir, a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) (1976-1977) in Mechanical Engineer (B.Eng, Mech), and a Fellow of FNSE, FNIMechE
- TGNews
Fellow, Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FNIMechE)
Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TGNews
2022-10-09: "Tahir, a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) (1976-1977) in Mechanical Engineer (B.Eng, Mech), and a Fellow of FNSE, FNIMechE"
Tahir, a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) (1976-1977) in Mechanical Engineer (B.Eng, Mech), and a Fellow of FNSE, FNIMechE
- TGNews
Santuraki Adamawa (traditional title)
Lamido of Adamawa
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TGNews
2022-10-09: "Lamido of Adamawa has graciously honored him with the Santuraki Adamawa Tittle"
Lamido of Adamawa has graciously honored him with the Santuraki Adamawa Tittle
- TGNews
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