Governorship · Adamawa · 2027
All Progressives Congress (APC)Aminu Ahmed Galadima&Usman Adamu Dali Kamale
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Aminu Ahmed Galadima (INEC: AMINU AHMED GALADIMA; the press mostly writes Ahmed Galadima, Ahmed Galadima Aminu or Ahmed Tijjani Galadima) is the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Adamawa State for the election of 6 February 2027 (INEC final list, 10 October 2026), with Usman Adamu Dali Kamale as his running mate. INEC lists him as a 62-year-old man. He is a career official of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF): by February 2016 he was General Manager of its Education and Training Department, when Daily Trust reported him taking over the Fund's management at a handover from the outgoing executive secretary, and on 17 October 2023 President Tinubu appointed him Executive Secretary and CEO (acting until a four-year term from 26 December 2023). Premium Times reports a bachelor's degree in agriculture (1988) and a master's in banking and finance from the University of Ibadan (1998); the institution of the first degree is reported differently elsewhere. He resigned from the PTDF in March or April 2026 to seek the governorship (the Presidency named his successor on 2 April 2026), declared on 17 April 2026, and won the APC primary on 22 May 2026 with 414,444 votes against Abdulrazak Namdas (86,004) and Abdulrahman Haske (about 65,000), after three other aspirants stepped down for him; Haske raised concerns about collation. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri announced Adamu Kamale, a former member of the House of Representatives, as his running mate (Daily Trust, 18 July 2026). No court case or investigation naming him was found.
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 6 sources
- INEC
2026-10-10: "SN 6; APC; AMINU AHMED GALADIMA; age 62; M; qualification: CERTICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION WAEC BS.c; running mate: USMAN ADAMU DALI KAMALE"
SN 6; APC; AMINU AHMED GALADIMA; age 62; M; qualification: CERTICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION WAEC BS.c; running mate: USMAN ADAMU DALI KAMALE
- State House, Abuja
2023-10-17: "President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ahmed Galadima Aminu to serve as the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) for a term of four (4) years in the first instance."
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ahmed Galadima Aminu to serve as the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) for a term of four (4) years in the first instance.
- Premium Times
2026-05-23: "Ahmed Galadima, former Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Adamawa State."
Ahmed Galadima, former Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Adamawa State.
- Daily Trust
2026-07-18: "Adamawa: Kamale announced as running mate to Galadima"
Adamawa: Kamale announced as running mate to Galadima
- Daily Post
2026-05-22: "The All Progressives Congress, APC, Governorship Planning Committee in Adamawa State has officially announced Ahmed Galadima as the winner of the primary election in the state."
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Governorship Planning Committee in Adamawa State has officially announced Ahmed Galadima as the winner of the primary election in the state.
- Daily Trust
2016-02-22: "Former Executive Secretary, Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Mr Femi Ajayi has formally handed over the management of the Fund to Mr Aminu Ahmed Galadima, General Manager Education and Training Department of the Fund."
Former Executive Secretary, Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Mr Femi Ajayi has formally handed over the management of the Fund to Mr Aminu Ahmed Galadima, General Manager Education and Training Department of the Fund.
School years & education
Until 1977
Hammawa Primary School, Yola
Primary School Leaving Certificate · Yola
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Opinion Nigeria
2026-06-14: "He commenced his educational journey at Hammawa Primary School, Yola, where he obtained his Primary School Leaving Certificate in 1977."
He commenced his educational journey at Hammawa Primary School, Yola, where he obtained his Primary School Leaving Certificate in 1977.
- Opinion Nigeria
Until 1982
Yelwa Government Secondary School, Yola
Secondary school certificate · Yola
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Opinion Nigeria
2026-06-14: "He proceeded to Yelwa Government Secondary School, Yola (now Aliyu Mustapha College), graduating in 1982."
He proceeded to Yelwa Government Secondary School, Yola (now Aliyu Mustapha College), graduating in 1982.
- Opinion Nigeria
Until 1998
University of Ibadan
MSc Banking and Finance · Banking and Finance · Ibadan
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Premium Times
2026-05-23: "The 62-year-old Mr Galadima holds a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (1988) and a master’s degree in Banking and Finance (1998), both from the University of Ibadan."
The 62-year-old Mr Galadima holds a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (1988) and a master’s degree in Banking and Finance (1998), both from the University of Ibadan.
- Opinion Nigeria
2026-06-14: "In 1998, he obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Banking and Finance from University of Ibadan."
In 1998, he obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Banking and Finance from University of Ibadan.
- Premium Times
A working life
2023–2026
Executive Secretary and CEO
Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)
Appointed by President Tinubu on 17 October 2023 (acting until a four-year term from 26 December 2023); resigned in March/April 2026 to contest the governorship and was replaced on 2 April 2026 (the Presidency said he had 'recently resigned'; Daily Post says April).
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- State House, Abuja
2026-04-02: "He replaces Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who recently resigned to participate in the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State."
He replaces Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who recently resigned to participate in the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State.
- State House, Abuja
2023-10-17: "President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ahmed Galadima Aminu to serve as the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) for a term of four (4) years in the first instance."
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ahmed Galadima Aminu to serve as the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) for a term of four (4) years in the first instance.
- State House, Abuja
Until 2023
General Manager, Education and Training Department
Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)
Held this post when Daily Trust reported him taking over the Fund's management at a handover from the outgoing executive secretary (22 February 2016) and again at his October 2023 appointment. A supporter-written profile says he spent over twelve years as General Manager (start year not independently found).
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- State House, Abuja
2023-10-17: "has most recently served as the General Manager of the Education and Training Department at the Petroleum Technology Development Fund."
has most recently served as the General Manager of the Education and Training Department at the Petroleum Technology Development Fund.
- Daily Trust
2016-02-22: "Former Executive Secretary, Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Mr Femi Ajayi has formally handed over the management of the Fund to Mr Aminu Ahmed Galadima, General Manager Education and Training Department of the Fund."
Former Executive Secretary, Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Mr Femi Ajayi has formally handed over the management of the Fund to Mr Aminu Ahmed Galadima, General Manager Education and Training Department of the Fund.
- Opinion Nigeria
2026-06-14: "Before becoming Executive Secretary, Mr. Aminu spent over twelve transformative years as General Manager, Education and Training at PTDF."
Before becoming Executive Secretary, Mr. Aminu spent over twelve transformative years as General Manager, Education and Training at PTDF.
- State House, Abuja
The path into public service
From 2027
Governor
Adamawa
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- INEC
2026-10-10: "SN 6; APC; AMINU AHMED GALADIMA; age 62; M; qualification: CERTICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION WAEC BS.c; running mate: USMAN ADAMU DALI KAMALE"
SN 6; APC; AMINU AHMED GALADIMA; age 62; M; qualification: CERTICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION WAEC BS.c; running mate: USMAN ADAMU DALI KAMALE
- Premium Times
2026-05-23: "Ahmed Galadima, former Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Adamawa State."
Ahmed Galadima, former Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Adamawa State.
- INEC
Life outside
the office.
Work, writing and public family connections. The experiences and relationships beyond a political career.
About Aminu Ahmed GaladimaBack to biography
Work & organisations
2023–2026
Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)
Executive Secretary and CEO · employee · government (oil and gas capacity development)
Appointed by President Tinubu on 17 October 2023 (acting until a four-year term from 26 December 2023); resigned in March/April 2026 to contest the governorship and was replaced on 2 April 2026 (the Presidency said he had 'recently resigned'; Daily Post says April).
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- State House, Abuja
2026-04-02: "He replaces Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who recently resigned to participate in the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State."
He replaces Ahmed Galadima Aminu, who recently resigned to participate in the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa State.
- State House, Abuja
2023-10-17: "President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ahmed Galadima Aminu to serve as the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) for a term of four (4) years in the first instance."
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ahmed Galadima Aminu to serve as the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) for a term of four (4) years in the first instance.
- State House, Abuja
Until 2023
Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)
General Manager, Education and Training Department · employee · government (oil and gas capacity development)
Held this post when Daily Trust reported him taking over the Fund's management at a handover from the outgoing executive secretary (22 February 2016) and again at his October 2023 appointment. A supporter-written profile says he spent over twelve years as General Manager (start year not independently found).
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- State House, Abuja
2023-10-17: "has most recently served as the General Manager of the Education and Training Department at the Petroleum Technology Development Fund."
has most recently served as the General Manager of the Education and Training Department at the Petroleum Technology Development Fund.
- Daily Trust
2016-02-22: "Former Executive Secretary, Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Mr Femi Ajayi has formally handed over the management of the Fund to Mr Aminu Ahmed Galadima, General Manager Education and Training Department of the Fund."
Former Executive Secretary, Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Mr Femi Ajayi has formally handed over the management of the Fund to Mr Aminu Ahmed Galadima, General Manager Education and Training Department of the Fund.
- Opinion Nigeria
2026-06-14: "Before becoming Executive Secretary, Mr. Aminu spent over twelve transformative years as General Manager, Education and Training at PTDF."
Before becoming Executive Secretary, Mr. Aminu spent over twelve transformative years as General Manager, Education and Training at PTDF.
- State House, Abuja
Family in public life
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Showing Aminu Ahmed GaladimaChange person
At the ballot
2027 · Gubernatorial primary
All Progressives Congress · Won · Adamawa
414,444 votes
Record notes
INEC final list of candidates (Governorship, Adamawa State), published 2026-10-10 — SN 6; INEC name: AMINU AHMED GALADIMA; age 62; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): CERTICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION WAEC BS.c; running mate: Usman Adamu Dali Kamale · Primary: APC direct primary in Adamawa, result announced in Yola on Friday 22 May 2026 by committee chairman Innocent Bariko: Galadima 414,444 votes; Abdulrazak Namdas (House of Representatives member) 86,004; Abdulrahman Haske about 65,000 (Premium Times 65,424, Daily Post 65,934). Three aspirants (Diaulhaq Abubakar, Mustapha Salihu, Ibrahim Thul) had stepped down for him. Haske's campaign issued parallel figures and raised collation concerns (Premium Times, 23 May 2026); the APC had not responded officially. Running mate: Governor Ahmadu Fintiri announced former Rep Adamu Kamale in July 2026 (Daily Trust, 18 Jul 2026).
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- inecnigeria.org
Aminu Ahmed Galadima — gubernatorial 2027
- Daily Trust
2026-07-18: "Adamawa: Kamale announced as running mate to Galadima"
Adamawa: Kamale announced as running mate to Galadima
- Daily Post
2026-05-22: "The All Progressives Congress, APC, Governorship Planning Committee in Adamawa State has officially announced Ahmed Galadima as the winner of the primary election in the state."
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Governorship Planning Committee in Adamawa State has officially announced Ahmed Galadima as the winner of the primary election in the state.
- Premium Times
2026-05-23: "Mr Galadima polled 414,444 votes, while House of Representatives member Abdulrazak Namdas placed second with 86,004 votes. Abdulrahman Haske came third with 65,424 votes."
Mr Galadima polled 414,444 votes, while House of Representatives member Abdulrazak Namdas placed second with 86,004 votes. Abdulrahman Haske came third with 65,424 votes.
- inecnigeria.org
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About Aminu Ahmed GaladimaBack to biography
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