Senate · Adamawa North · 2027
All Progressives Congress (APC)Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
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Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (born 27 October 1967 in Gulak, Madagali LGA) is the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Adamawa North Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026, where he appears as "Umaru Ahmadu"), and has been Governor of Adamawa State since 29 May 2019. He attended Central Primary School, Gulak (1975-81), Government Day Secondary School, Gulak and Government Secondary School, Michika (1981-86), and the University of Maiduguri (BA History, 1992; postgraduate diploma in Policy and Strategic Studies, 2004), and ran a private business before entering politics. Elected to the Adamawa State House of Assembly for Madagali in 2007 and re-elected in 2011, he served as deputy speaker and majority leader and was elected Speaker in December 2011. He was twice acting governor: from 27 January 2012, after the Supreme Court ended Governor Murtala Nyako's tenure, until Nyako's re-election; and from 15 July 2014, after the Assembly impeached Nyako. As acting governor he won the PDP primary for the October 2014 by-election (6-7 September 2014), after the party's screening panel first disqualified him, but on 8 October 2014 the Federal High Court, Abuja held that Deputy Governor Bala Ngilari had never validly resigned, removed Fintiri and stopped the by-election. He remained Speaker until 2015. After a May 2015 petition by the Ngilari government, the EFCC arraigned him on 30 June 2016 with Mayim Construction and Properties Ltd before the Federal High Court, Abuja on five money-laundering counts over funds reported at about N1.9-2.9 billion; he pleaded not guilty and was granted N500 million bail on 1 July 2016. The trial has been suspended by his immunity as governor since 2019 and no verdict has been given. He won the PDP governorship ticket in 2018 and the 2019 election, after a supplementary poll, with 376,552 votes to Governor Jibrilla Bindow's 336,386. Re-elected in 2023 with 430,861 votes to Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed (Binani)'s 398,788, he was declared winner on 18 April 2023 after the Resident Electoral Commissioner had unlawfully declared Binani; the tribunal, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court (31 January 2024) upheld his election. He was made Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) in 2023. On 27 February 2026 he moved from the PDP to the APC with his cabinet, and on 18 May 2026 he won the APC primary for Adamawa North with 160,579 votes.
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 13 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "4 ADAMAWA ADAMAWA UMARU AHMADU APC None 58 M FSLC GCE WASC BA NORTH"
4 ADAMAWA ADAMAWA UMARU AHMADU APC None 58 M FSLC GCE WASC BA NORTH
- The Punch
2023-04-18: "The Returning Officer, Muhammed Melee, declared incumbent Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party winner on Tuesday after polling 430,861 votes to defeat his major counterpart Aisha Binani of the All Progressives Congress who polled 398,788."
The Returning Officer, Muhammed Melee, declared incumbent Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party winner on Tuesday after polling 430,861 votes to defeat his major counterpart Aisha Binani of the All Progressives Congress who polled 398,788.
- Premium Times (read via web.archive.org capture of 2021-01-18)
2014-07-15: "The Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly, Umaru Fintiri, has been sworn into office as the new Acting Governor following the impeachment of Governor Murtala Nyako and the resignation of his deputy."
The Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly, Umaru Fintiri, has been sworn into office as the new Acting Governor following the impeachment of Governor Murtala Nyako and the resignation of his deputy.
- The Punch
2026-02-27: "The Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, on Friday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress, bringing to an end months of speculation over his political future."
The Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, on Friday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress, bringing to an end months of speculation over his political future.
- Daily Post
2026-05-19: "The following votes are scored by each aspirant: Abdulrahaman Kwacham – 6,958 votes; Ahmadu Fintiri – 160,579 votes and Hamisu Medugu 6,977."
The following votes are scored by each aspirant: Abdulrahaman Kwacham – 6,958 votes; Ahmadu Fintiri – 160,579 votes and Hamisu Medugu 6,977.
- Daily Trust
2012-02-04: "The swearing-in of Fintiri inside the executive chambers of the Government House last Friday as acting governor, has added another twist to the power logjam in the state."
The swearing-in of Fintiri inside the executive chambers of the Government House last Friday as acting governor, has added another twist to the power logjam in the state.
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
2021-01-25: "Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri was born on October 27, 1967, in Gulak, Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, in Nigeria’s North-East."
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri was born on October 27, 1967, in Gulak, Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, in Nigeria’s North-East.
- Premium Times (read via its WordPress API)
2017-03-02: "Mr. Fintiri was arraigned on June 30, 2016 alongside Mayim Construction and Properties Limited for laundering money to the tune of N2.9 billion through his naira and dollar accounts domiciled at Ecobank Plc."
Mr. Fintiri was arraigned on June 30, 2016 alongside Mayim Construction and Properties Limited for laundering money to the tune of N2.9 billion through his naira and dollar accounts domiciled at Ecobank Plc.
- The Punch
2020-12-27: "Their trials have thus been placed on an indefinite suspension because of the immunity they now enjoy as governors."
Their trials have thus been placed on an indefinite suspension because of the immunity they now enjoy as governors.
- Daily Post
2014-10-08: "An Abuja Federal High Court on Wednesday granted Mr. Ngilari’s request that Mr. Fintiri be removed and he be sworn in immediately as governor."
An Abuja Federal High Court on Wednesday granted Mr. Ngilari’s request that Mr. Fintiri be removed and he be sworn in immediately as governor.
- Daily Trust
2023-05-29: "Former and serving governors, outgoing ministers, senators, and traditional rulers are among 75 recipients listed for the awards of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)."
Former and serving governors, outgoing ministers, senators, and traditional rulers are among 75 recipients listed for the awards of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON).
- Daily Post
2024-01-31: "The All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate in the March 18, 2023 governorship election in Adamawa State, Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani on Wednesday failed in their bid to unseat Governor Ahmadu Fintiri at the Supreme Court."
The All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate in the March 18, 2023 governorship election in Adamawa State, Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani on Wednesday failed in their bid to unseat Governor Ahmadu Fintiri at the Supreme Court.
- The Punch
2019-03-29: "Haruna said Fintiri polled 376,552 votes to defeat incumbent Governor Jibrilla Bindow of the All Progressives Congress who got 336,386 votes."
Haruna said Fintiri polled 376,552 votes to defeat incumbent Governor Jibrilla Bindow of the All Progressives Congress who got 336,386 votes.
School years & education
1975–1981
Central Primary School, Gulak
First School Leaving Certificate · Adamawa State
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "4 ADAMAWA ADAMAWA UMARU AHMADU APC None 58 M FSLC GCE WASC BA NORTH"
4 ADAMAWA ADAMAWA UMARU AHMADU APC None 58 M FSLC GCE WASC BA NORTH
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
2021-01-25: "He had his primary education at Central Primary School, Gulak, between 1975 and 1981. For his secondary education, he attended Government Day Secondary School, Gulak, and Government Secondary School Michika between 1981 and 1986."
He had his primary education at Central Primary School, Gulak, between 1975 and 1981. For his secondary education, he attended Government Day Secondary School, Gulak, and Government Secondary School Michika between 1981 and 1986.
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
From 1981
Government Day Secondary School, Gulak
Secondary education (attended) · Adamawa State
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
2021-01-25: "He had his primary education at Central Primary School, Gulak, between 1975 and 1981. For his secondary education, he attended Government Day Secondary School, Gulak, and Government Secondary School Michika between 1981 and 1986."
He had his primary education at Central Primary School, Gulak, between 1975 and 1981. For his secondary education, he attended Government Day Secondary School, Gulak, and Government Secondary School Michika between 1981 and 1986.
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
Until 1986
Government Secondary School, Michika
Secondary school certificate (WASC/GCE declared to INEC) · Adamawa State
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "4 ADAMAWA ADAMAWA UMARU AHMADU APC None 58 M FSLC GCE WASC BA NORTH"
4 ADAMAWA ADAMAWA UMARU AHMADU APC None 58 M FSLC GCE WASC BA NORTH
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
2021-01-25: "He had his primary education at Central Primary School, Gulak, between 1975 and 1981. For his secondary education, he attended Government Day Secondary School, Gulak, and Government Secondary School Michika between 1981 and 1986."
He had his primary education at Central Primary School, Gulak, between 1975 and 1981. For his secondary education, he attended Government Day Secondary School, Gulak, and Government Secondary School Michika between 1981 and 1986.
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
Until 1992
University of Maiduguri
BA History · History · Maiduguri, Borno State
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "4 ADAMAWA ADAMAWA UMARU AHMADU APC None 58 M FSLC GCE WASC BA NORTH"
4 ADAMAWA ADAMAWA UMARU AHMADU APC None 58 M FSLC GCE WASC BA NORTH
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
2021-01-25: "Ahmadu Fintiri holds a post-graduate Diploma in Policy and Strategic Studies, from the University of Maiduguri in 2004 after obtaining his first degree in History from the same University in 1992."
Ahmadu Fintiri holds a post-graduate Diploma in Policy and Strategic Studies, from the University of Maiduguri in 2004 after obtaining his first degree in History from the same University in 1992.
- Premium Times (NAN; read via web.archive.org capture of 2021-04-15)
2019-03-29: "Mr Fintiri, born on October 27, 1967 in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa, is a graduate of History from University of Maiduguri."
Mr Fintiri, born on October 27, 1967 in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa, is a graduate of History from University of Maiduguri.
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
Until 2004
University of Maiduguri
Postgraduate Diploma in Policy and Strategic Studies · Policy and Strategic Studies · Maiduguri, Borno State
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
2021-01-25: "Ahmadu Fintiri holds a post-graduate Diploma in Policy and Strategic Studies, from the University of Maiduguri in 2004 after obtaining his first degree in History from the same University in 1992."
Ahmadu Fintiri holds a post-graduate Diploma in Policy and Strategic Studies, from the University of Maiduguri in 2004 after obtaining his first degree in History from the same University in 1992.
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
A working life
2007–2015
Member for Madagali constituency
Adamawa State House of Assembly
Elected for Madagali in 2007 and re-elected in 2011 (Premium Times profile); left the Assembly in 2015. Inauguration days not found, so no mha position row is stored.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
2021-01-25: "After running his private business for years, he was elected to represent Madagali Constituency in 2007 and re-elected in 2011."
After running his private business for years, he was elected to represent Madagali Constituency in 2007 and re-elected in 2011.
- Daily Post
2011-12-06: "Alhaji Ahmed Umaru Fintiri from Madagali constituency was, thereafter elected as the new speaker and Mr Kwamoti, Laori from Numan constituency, as deputy speaker."
Alhaji Ahmed Umaru Fintiri from Madagali constituency was, thereafter elected as the new speaker and Mr Kwamoti, Laori from Numan constituency, as deputy speaker.
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
2011–2015
Speaker
Adamawa State House of Assembly
Elected Speaker after the Assembly impeached Speaker Sadiq Ibrahim Dasin (reported 6 Dec 2011); held the office until 2015 (Premium Times profile). Interrupted by his acting governorships (Jan-Feb 2012, 15 Jul-8 Oct 2014). In early 2012 Daily Trust called him "former Speaker" barred from the Assembly complex during a leadership dispute, so the speakership was contested at times.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Daily Trust
2012-02-04: "The Adamawa drama took a rather surprise dimension because, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, former Speaker who was hitherto prevented from even entering the state Assembly complex by a PDP cabal in the state is now acting governor."
The Adamawa drama took a rather surprise dimension because, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, former Speaker who was hitherto prevented from even entering the state Assembly complex by a PDP cabal in the state is now acting governor.
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
2021-01-25: "He held several leadership positions in the House of Assembly before being elected as the Speaker, a position he held until 2015. Ahmadu Fintiri also, twice, acted as governor of Adamawa State."
He held several leadership positions in the House of Assembly before being elected as the Speaker, a position he held until 2015. Ahmadu Fintiri also, twice, acted as governor of Adamawa State.
- Premium Times (read via web.archive.org capture of 2021-01-18)
2014-07-15: "The Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly, Umaru Fintiri, has been sworn into office as the new Acting Governor following the impeachment of Governor Murtala Nyako and the resignation of his deputy."
The Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly, Umaru Fintiri, has been sworn into office as the new Acting Governor following the impeachment of Governor Murtala Nyako and the resignation of his deputy.
- Daily Post
2011-12-06: "Alhaji Ahmed Umaru Fintiri from Madagali constituency was, thereafter elected as the new speaker and Mr Kwamoti, Laori from Numan constituency, as deputy speaker."
Alhaji Ahmed Umaru Fintiri from Madagali constituency was, thereafter elected as the new speaker and Mr Kwamoti, Laori from Numan constituency, as deputy speaker.
- Daily Trust
Until 2011
Deputy Speaker; Majority Leader
Adamawa State House of Assembly
Had served as deputy speaker and as majority leader before his election as Speaker in December 2011 (Daily Trust); years not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Trust
2011-12-11: "In the case of Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the new speaker, he is said to have a lot of things counting in his favour, one of which is mainly the fact that he has once served as deputy speaker and majority leader."
In the case of Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the new speaker, he is said to have a lot of things counting in his favour, one of which is mainly the fact that he has once served as deputy speaker and majority leader.
- Daily Trust
The path into public service
2012–2014
Governor
Adamawa · Peoples Democratic Party
Took office
Interruption in recorded service: 9 Feb 2012 – 15 Jul 2014
Returned to office
Service ended
One office history, including the recorded interruptions.
Read the evidence · 7 sources
- Daily Trust (Sunday Trust)
2012-03-04: "Thimnu, the Katukan Adamawa, was sacked by the 13-day acting governor and now Speaker Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri." (sworn in Friday 27 Jan 2012; end day computed from "13-day", not reported)
Thimnu, the Katukan Adamawa, was sacked by the 13-day acting governor and now Speaker Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.
- Daily Trust
2012-01-28: "The Supreme Court in a unanimous decision yesterday morning sacked Governors Aliyu Wammakko of Sokoto State, Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State, Ibrahim Idris of Kogi State, Liyel Imoke of Cross River State and Timipre Sylvia of Bayelsa State."
The Supreme Court in a unanimous decision yesterday morning sacked Governors Aliyu Wammakko of Sokoto State, Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State, Ibrahim Idris of Kogi State, Liyel Imoke of Cross River State and Timipre Sylvia of Bayelsa State.
- Daily Trust
2012-02-04: "The swearing-in of Fintiri inside the executive chambers of the Government House last Friday as acting governor, has added another twist to the power logjam in the state."
The swearing-in of Fintiri inside the executive chambers of the Government House last Friday as acting governor, has added another twist to the power logjam in the state.
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
2021-01-25: "He held several leadership positions in the House of Assembly before being elected as the Speaker, a position he held until 2015. Ahmadu Fintiri also, twice, acted as governor of Adamawa State."
He held several leadership positions in the House of Assembly before being elected as the Speaker, a position he held until 2015. Ahmadu Fintiri also, twice, acted as governor of Adamawa State.
- Daily Post
2014-10-08: "An Abuja Federal High Court on Wednesday granted Mr. Ngilari’s request that Mr. Fintiri be removed and he be sworn in immediately as governor."
An Abuja Federal High Court on Wednesday granted Mr. Ngilari’s request that Mr. Fintiri be removed and he be sworn in immediately as governor.
- Daily Post
2014-07-15: "It was further resolved that the Speaker , Fintiri, be sworn in as the state’s acting governor."
It was further resolved that the Speaker , Fintiri, be sworn in as the state’s acting governor.
- Premium Times (read via web.archive.org capture of 2021-01-18)
2014-07-15: "The Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly, Umaru Fintiri, has been sworn into office as the new Acting Governor following the impeachment of Governor Murtala Nyako and the resignation of his deputy."
The Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly, Umaru Fintiri, has been sworn into office as the new Acting Governor following the impeachment of Governor Murtala Nyako and the resignation of his deputy.
2019–present
Governor
Adamawa · Peoples Democratic Party → All Progressives Congress
Took office
Adamawa Governorship Cycle 2023-2027
Adamawa Governorship Cycle 2023-2027
Read the evidence · 6 sources
- The Punch
2019-03-29: "Haruna said Fintiri polled 376,552 votes to defeat incumbent Governor Jibrilla Bindow of the All Progressives Congress who got 336,386 votes."
Haruna said Fintiri polled 376,552 votes to defeat incumbent Governor Jibrilla Bindow of the All Progressives Congress who got 336,386 votes.
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
2021-01-25: "Ahmadu Fintiri, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), won the governorship election of Adamawa State that took place on March 9, 2019."
Ahmadu Fintiri, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), won the governorship election of Adamawa State that took place on March 9, 2019.
- Daily Post (citing Channels TV)
2022-05-25: "The Adamawa Governor and his Deputy, Serth Crowder, were sworn in for their first term on May 29 2019."
The Adamawa Governor and his Deputy, Serth Crowder, were sworn in for their first term on May 29 2019.
- Daily Post
2023-05-29: "The governor dissolved his cabinet hours before he was sworn in for a second term, before noon on Monday."
The governor dissolved his cabinet hours before he was sworn in for a second term, before noon on Monday.
- The Punch
2023-04-18: "The Returning Officer, Muhammed Melee, declared incumbent Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party winner on Tuesday after polling 430,861 votes to defeat his major counterpart Aisha Binani of the All Progressives Congress who polled 398,788."
The Returning Officer, Muhammed Melee, declared incumbent Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party winner on Tuesday after polling 430,861 votes to defeat his major counterpart Aisha Binani of the All Progressives Congress who polled 398,788.
- The Punch
2026-02-27: "The Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, on Friday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress, bringing to an end months of speculation over his political future."
The Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, on Friday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress, bringing to an end months of speculation over his political future.
Life outside
the office.
Work, writing and public family connections. The experiences and relationships beyond a political career.
About Ahmadu Umaru FintiriBack to biography
Work & organisations
2011–2015
Adamawa State House of Assembly
Speaker · Legislature
Elected Speaker after the Assembly impeached Speaker Sadiq Ibrahim Dasin (reported 6 Dec 2011); held the office until 2015 (Premium Times profile). Interrupted by his acting governorships (Jan-Feb 2012, 15 Jul-8 Oct 2014). In early 2012 Daily Trust called him "former Speaker" barred from the Assembly complex during a leadership dispute, so the speakership was contested at times.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Daily Trust
2012-02-04: "The Adamawa drama took a rather surprise dimension because, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, former Speaker who was hitherto prevented from even entering the state Assembly complex by a PDP cabal in the state is now acting governor."
The Adamawa drama took a rather surprise dimension because, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, former Speaker who was hitherto prevented from even entering the state Assembly complex by a PDP cabal in the state is now acting governor.
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
2021-01-25: "He held several leadership positions in the House of Assembly before being elected as the Speaker, a position he held until 2015. Ahmadu Fintiri also, twice, acted as governor of Adamawa State."
He held several leadership positions in the House of Assembly before being elected as the Speaker, a position he held until 2015. Ahmadu Fintiri also, twice, acted as governor of Adamawa State.
- Premium Times (read via web.archive.org capture of 2021-01-18)
2014-07-15: "The Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly, Umaru Fintiri, has been sworn into office as the new Acting Governor following the impeachment of Governor Murtala Nyako and the resignation of his deputy."
The Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly, Umaru Fintiri, has been sworn into office as the new Acting Governor following the impeachment of Governor Murtala Nyako and the resignation of his deputy.
- Daily Post
2011-12-06: "Alhaji Ahmed Umaru Fintiri from Madagali constituency was, thereafter elected as the new speaker and Mr Kwamoti, Laori from Numan constituency, as deputy speaker."
Alhaji Ahmed Umaru Fintiri from Madagali constituency was, thereafter elected as the new speaker and Mr Kwamoti, Laori from Numan constituency, as deputy speaker.
- Daily Trust
2007–2015
Adamawa State House of Assembly
Member for Madagali constituency · Legislature
Elected for Madagali in 2007 and re-elected in 2011 (Premium Times profile); left the Assembly in 2015. Inauguration days not found, so no mha position row is stored.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
2021-01-25: "After running his private business for years, he was elected to represent Madagali Constituency in 2007 and re-elected in 2011."
After running his private business for years, he was elected to represent Madagali Constituency in 2007 and re-elected in 2011.
- Daily Post
2011-12-06: "Alhaji Ahmed Umaru Fintiri from Madagali constituency was, thereafter elected as the new speaker and Mr Kwamoti, Laori from Numan constituency, as deputy speaker."
Alhaji Ahmed Umaru Fintiri from Madagali constituency was, thereafter elected as the new speaker and Mr Kwamoti, Laori from Numan constituency, as deputy speaker.
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
Until 2011
Adamawa State House of Assembly
Deputy Speaker; Majority Leader · Legislature
Had served as deputy speaker and as majority leader before his election as Speaker in December 2011 (Daily Trust); years not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Trust
2011-12-11: "In the case of Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the new speaker, he is said to have a lot of things counting in his favour, one of which is mainly the fact that he has once served as deputy speaker and majority leader."
In the case of Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the new speaker, he is said to have a lot of things counting in his favour, one of which is mainly the fact that he has once served as deputy speaker and majority leader.
- Daily Trust
Family in public life
Documented relationships with people in public life. A family connection alone does not establish a business interest or wrongdoing.
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At the ballot
2027 · Senatorial primary
All Progressives Congress · Won · Adamawa · Adamawa North
160,579 votes
Record notes
constituency: Adamawa North Senatorial District · also listed as: Umaru Ahmadu, Ahmadu Fintiri, Umaru Fintiri · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 4, p.5; INEC name: UMARU AHMADU; age 58; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): FSLC GCE WASC BA · Primary: APC Adamawa North senatorial primary held on Monday 18 May 2026 across Madagali, Maiha, Michika, Mubi North and Mubi South; at the end of collation in Mubi North on Tuesday 19 May the returning officer, Wilfred William, announced 174,514 votes cast: Ahmadu Fintiri 160,579, Hamisu Medugu 6,977, Abdulrahaman Kwacham 6,958 (Daily Post). Punch reported him unopposed after the incumbent senator, Amos Yohanna, declined to run. He had received the nomination form, bought by supporters, in Mubi on Saturday 2 May 2026.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- inecnigeria.org
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri — senatorial 2027
- The Punch
2026-05-18: "The outgoing Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, on Monday was declared the winner of the Adamawa North senatorial primaries on the platform of the All Progressives Congress."
The outgoing Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, on Monday was declared the winner of the Adamawa North senatorial primaries on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.
- Daily Post
2026-05-02: "Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has acquired a nomination form to contest for the Adamawa North Senatorial Constituency seat in the National Assembly."
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has acquired a nomination form to contest for the Adamawa North Senatorial Constituency seat in the National Assembly.
- Daily Post
2026-05-19: "The following votes are scored by each aspirant: Abdulrahaman Kwacham – 6,958 votes; Ahmadu Fintiri – 160,579 votes and Hamisu Medugu 6,977."
The following votes are scored by each aspirant: Abdulrahaman Kwacham – 6,958 votes; Ahmadu Fintiri – 160,579 votes and Hamisu Medugu 6,977.
- inecnigeria.org
2023 · Gubernatorial primary
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Adamawa
663 votes
Record notes
Renominated by the Adamawa PDP: 663 of 668 votes, five void (Daily Post citing Channels TV, reported 25 May 2022; committee chairman Gibson Kataps). Exact poll day not stated.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Post (citing Channels TV)
2022-05-25: "Fintri polled 663 of the 668 votes, with five of the votes declared void, Channels Tv reports."
Fintri polled 663 of the 668 votes, with five of the votes declared void, Channels Tv reports.
- Daily Post (citing Channels TV)
2023 · Gubernatorial election
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Adamawa
430,861 votes
Record notes
Poll of 18 March 2023 declared inconclusive; supplementary election Saturday 15 April 2023. On Sunday 16 April the Resident Electoral Commissioner Hudu Ari (Yunusa-Ari) declared Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed (Binani, APC) winner before collation ended; INEC suspended him and on Tuesday 18 April 2023 the returning officer Muhammed Melee declared Fintiri winner with 430,861 votes to Binani's 398,788. Petitions by APC/Binani (tribunal 28 Oct 2023, Court of Appeal 18 Dec 2023, Supreme Court 31 Jan 2024) and by the SDP/Umar Ardo all failed.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- The Punch
2023-04-18: "The Returning Officer, Muhammed Melee, declared incumbent Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party winner on Tuesday after polling 430,861 votes to defeat his major counterpart Aisha Binani of the All Progressives Congress who polled 398,788."
The Returning Officer, Muhammed Melee, declared incumbent Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party winner on Tuesday after polling 430,861 votes to defeat his major counterpart Aisha Binani of the All Progressives Congress who polled 398,788.
- Daily Post
2024-01-31: "The All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate in the March 18, 2023 governorship election in Adamawa State, Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani on Wednesday failed in their bid to unseat Governor Ahmadu Fintiri at the Supreme Court."
The All Progressives Congress, APC, and its candidate in the March 18, 2023 governorship election in Adamawa State, Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani on Wednesday failed in their bid to unseat Governor Ahmadu Fintiri at the Supreme Court.
- The Punch
2019 · Gubernatorial primary
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Adamawa
1,656 votes
Record notes
Adamawa PDP governorship primary for 2019: 1,656 votes; Abubakar Waziri 465, Bala James Ngilari 76, Aliyu Ahmed 8, Umar Ardo (withdrew on Sunday 30 Sept) 1; returning officer Adamu Shuaibu (Guardian, 2 Oct 2018). Exact poll day not stated.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- The Guardian Nigeria (read via r.jina.ai)
2018-10-02: "Former acting governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has emerged Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for next year’s elections. Fintiri polled 1,656 votes to defeat his closest rival and former chief protocol officer to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, Abubakar Waziri who scored 465 votes."
Former acting governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has emerged Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for next year’s elections. Fintiri polled 1,656 votes to defeat his closest rival and former chief protocol officer to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, Abubakar Waziri who scored 465 votes.
- The Guardian Nigeria (read via r.jina.ai)
2019 · Gubernatorial election
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Adamawa
376,552 votes
Record notes
Poll of 9 March 2019 was inconclusive; after a supplementary election in 44 polling units across 14 LGAs the returning officer Prof. Andrew Haruna declared him winner on the morning of Friday 29 March 2019: Fintiri 376,552; Governor Jibrilla (Muhammadu) Bindow (APC) 336,386; Abdul-Azeez Nyako (ADC) 113,237; Emmanuel Bello (SDP) 29,792. No petition outcome was researched.
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- The Punch
2019-03-29: "Haruna said Fintiri polled 376,552 votes to defeat incumbent Governor Jibrilla Bindow of the All Progressives Congress who got 336,386 votes."
Haruna said Fintiri polled 376,552 votes to defeat incumbent Governor Jibrilla Bindow of the All Progressives Congress who got 336,386 votes.
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
2021-01-25: "Ahmadu Fintiri, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), won the governorship election of Adamawa State that took place on March 9, 2019."
Ahmadu Fintiri, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), won the governorship election of Adamawa State that took place on March 9, 2019.
- The Punch
2014 · Gubernatorial primary
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Adamawa
Record notes
PDP primary for the 11 October 2014 governorship by-election (after Nyako's impeachment), slated for Saturday 6 September and declared in the early hours of Sunday 7 September 2014: about 60% of more than 878 delegates; Ahmed Mohammed Modibbo second, Buba Marwa third; Nuhu Ribadu and six others had withdrawn. The PDP screening panel (Ibrahim Mantu) disqualified him on 30 Aug 2014 on "moral grounds"/s.191(2); the appeal panel cleared him on 31 Aug 2014. The by-election never held: the Federal High Court, Abuja stopped it on 8 Oct 2014 and restored Bala Ngilari.
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- Daily Post
2014-09-01: "The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Screening Appeal Committee has cleared the Adamawa State Acting Governor, Umar Fintiri, to participate in the party’s September 6 primary."
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Screening Appeal Committee has cleared the Adamawa State Acting Governor, Umar Fintiri, to participate in the party’s September 6 primary.
- Daily Post
2014-10-08: "The judge also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to stop the state governorship bye-election slated for Saturday, October 11, and granted all the reliefs sought by Mr. Ngilari."
The judge also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to stop the state governorship bye-election slated for Saturday, October 11, and granted all the reliefs sought by Mr. Ngilari.
- Daily Post
2014-08-30: "The party disclosed that Fintiri, who took over as acting governor following the impeachment of Governor Murtala Nyako in July, is ineligible to participate in its primaries slated for September 6."
The party disclosed that Fintiri, who took over as acting governor following the impeachment of Governor Murtala Nyako in July, is ineligible to participate in its primaries slated for September 6.
- Daily Post
2014-09-07: "The Acting Governor of Adamawa State, Umaru Fintiri, in the early hours of Sunday was declared winner of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, primary."
The Acting Governor of Adamawa State, Umaru Fintiri, in the early hours of Sunday was declared winner of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, primary.
- Daily Post
2011 · State Assembly election
Won · Adamawa · Madagali
Record notes
Re-elected for Madagali constituency in 2011 (Premium Times profile, 2021). Party, poll day and votes not found in a source.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
2021-01-25: "After running his private business for years, he was elected to represent Madagali Constituency in 2007 and re-elected in 2011."
After running his private business for years, he was elected to represent Madagali Constituency in 2007 and re-elected in 2011.
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
2007 · State Assembly election
Won · Adamawa · Madagali
Record notes
Elected to the Adamawa State House of Assembly for Madagali constituency in 2007 (Premium Times profile, 2021). Party, poll day and votes not found in a source.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
2021-01-25: "After running his private business for years, he was elected to represent Madagali Constituency in 2007 and re-elected in 2011."
After running his private business for years, he was elected to represent Madagali Constituency in 2007 and re-elected in 2011.
- Premium Times (profile; read via its WordPress API)
Recognition
Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS): Governor of the Year (Urban Infrastructure)
2025 · Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (presented at the Presidential Villa, Abuja)
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Adamawa State Planning Commission (state government website)
2025-12-08: "The prestigious Presidential Award for excellence in governance was held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Sunday December 7th."
The prestigious Presidential Award for excellence in governance was held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Sunday December 7th.
- Adamawa State Planning Commission (state government website)
Honorary Doctor of Science in Public Administration (University of Port Harcourt)
2025 · University of Port Harcourt
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Trust (opinion/feature)
2025-07-27: "The conferment of an honorary Doctor of Science in Public Administration on Governor Fintiri is a profound acknowledgment of his outstanding contributions to leadership, public service, and social development"
The conferment of an honorary Doctor of Science in Public Administration on Governor Fintiri is a profound acknowledgment of his outstanding contributions to leadership, public service, and social development
- Daily Trust (opinion/feature)
NUT Golden Award of Excellence for Education and Teacher Friendliness
2025 · Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT)
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Trust
2025-10-05: "The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has honoured the Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, with the Golden Award of Excellence for Education and Teacher Friendliness."
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has honoured the Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, with the Golden Award of Excellence for Education and Teacher Friendliness.
- Daily Trust
Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)
2023 · Federal Republic of Nigeria (President Muhammadu Buhari)
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Adamawa State Planning Commission (state government website)
2025-12-08: "Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri CON has been recognized for the third time by the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service for his outstanding contributions to State and National Development."
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri CON has been recognized for the third time by the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service for his outstanding contributions to State and National Development.
- Daily Trust
2023-05-29: "Former and serving governors, outgoing ministers, senators, and traditional rulers are among 75 recipients listed for the awards of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON)."
Former and serving governors, outgoing ministers, senators, and traditional rulers are among 75 recipients listed for the awards of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON).
- Adamawa State Planning Commission (state government website)
2022 Distinguished Award for Infrastructure Delivery in Nigeria
2022 · Federal Government of Nigeria
Read the evidence · 1 source
- ThisDay
2022-10-11: "Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has won the 2022 Distinguished Award for Infrastructure Delivery in Nigeria, organised by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) federal government."
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has won the 2022 Distinguished Award for Infrastructure Delivery in Nigeria, organised by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) federal government.
- ThisDay
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