Senate · Adamawa South · 2027

All Progressives Congress (APC)

Felix Tangwami

The person behind the name. Explore their journey, the public record, and the plans for Adamawa South.

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Felix TangwamiFor Senator

Before the ballot,
a life in the making.

The places, education and experiences behind this candidate.

Felix Bilishan Tangwami (INEC: TANGWAMI FELIX BILISHAN, age 64) is the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Adamawa South Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026). From Demsa Local Government Area, he declared to INEC a certificate of primary education, the SSCE, a registered-nurse (RN) qualification, a BSc in Political Science and an MPA. He was elected chairman of Demsa Local Government Council and held the post from 1998, according to Daily Trust, until at least January 2011, chairing the Adamawa chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in 2010. In the PDP's Adamawa South Senate primary for 2011 he came second with 515 votes, behind Ahmed Barata (738) and ahead of the sitting senator, Grace Bent (406). A director in Governor Murtala Nyako's 2011 campaign, he joined Nyako's cabinet as Commissioner for Social Development and Integration in June 2012 and had left it by January 2014. On 7 August 2014 acting governor Ahmadu Fintiri swore him in as a commissioner in his interim administration. Former governor James Ngillari later named him the state Director-General of the PDP's 2015 presidential campaign in Adamawa. Elected PDP state organising secretary in May 2016, he defected to the APC with Ahmed Gulak on 17 February 2018, picked APC Senate forms in September 2018 and in October 2018 became Director-General of Governor Jibrilla Bindow's 2019 re-election campaign. Back in the PDP by March 2022, when he bought PDP Senate forms, he was Deputy Director-General (Southern zone) of Fintiri's 2023 campaign council. Fintiri then made him Commissioner for Health and Human Services (sworn in 10 August 2023); his resignation was announced on 29 April 2026. He faces two EFCC prosecutions; neither has produced a conviction. The EFCC arrested him in July 2010 over contracts obtained through the state local-government ministry, and on 13 January 2016 arraigned him at the Adamawa State High Court on five counts of obtaining by false pretence of N981.47 million over contracts awarded as council chairman to companies in which he allegedly had interests; he pleaded not guilty and was granted bail, and no later ruling has been found. On 4 December 2018 the EFCC arraigned him with former PDP state chairman Joel Madaki at the Federal High Court, Yola, on money-laundering counts over N450 million of the 2015 election fund linked to former minister Diezani Alison-Madueke. He pleaded not guilty; on 2 May 2023 the court discharged Madaki but rejected Tangwami's no-case submission and ordered him to open his defence. No later outcome has been found. After Fintiri moved to the APC (27 February 2026), Tangwami declared for the APC governorship ticket on 24 April 2026, then won the party's Adamawa South Senate primary on 18 May 2026 with 103,762 of 187,675 valid votes, ahead of Adamu Ismaila (19,457) and former senator Grace Bent (15,238). Peter Fwa, now the Labour Party candidate, disputes the process; Punch reported in September 2026 that Fwa had been the APC's unopposed aspirant before Tangwami was given the ticket, and the APC says its primary was transparent.

From the public profile

Read the evidence · 20 sources

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) press release
2016-01-15 (read via the efcc.gov.ng news API, item 4525): "The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday,January 13, 2016 arraigned one Felix Tangwami, former chairman Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa state, before Justice Helen Nuhu Hamman Joda of Adamawa State High Court, sitting in Yola, on a five-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretense to the tune of N981, 468, 000.00"
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday,January 13, 2016 arraigned one Felix Tangwami, former chairman Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa state, before Justice Helen Nuhu Hamman Joda of Adamawa State High Court, sitting in Yola, on a five-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretense to the tune of N981, 468, 000.00
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) press release
2018-12-05 (read via the efcc.gov.ng news API, item 6279): "The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Joel Madaki and Felix Bilishan Tagwame, before Justice A.M. Anka of the Federal High Court, Yola, Adamawa State, on four counts bordering on conspiracy, misappropriation and diversion of funds."
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Joel Madaki and Felix Bilishan Tagwame, before Justice A.M. Anka of the Federal High Court, Yola, Adamawa State, on four counts bordering on conspiracy, misappropriation and diversion of funds.
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.6 SN 14: "14 ADAMAWA ADAMAWA SOUTH TANGWAMI FELIX BILISHAN APC None 64 M CERTICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION SSCE RN / BS.c POL. SC / MPA"
14 ADAMAWA ADAMAWA SOUTH TANGWAMI FELIX BILISHAN APC None 64 M CERTICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION SSCE RN / BS.c POL. SC / MPA
The Whistler
2023-08-10: "Full List Of Commissioners With Their Portfolio includes Hon Felix Tangwami – Commissioner for Health and Human Services"
Full List Of Commissioners With Their Portfolio includes Hon Felix Tangwami – Commissioner for Health and Human Services
Daily Trust
2010-12-05: "Felix Tangwami is the chairman of Demsa local government area of the state, and has been there since 1998."
Felix Tangwami is the chairman of Demsa local government area of the state, and has been there since 1998.
Daily Trust
2012-06-24: "The newly sworn in commissioners whose portfolios have also been announced are Barr. Ibrahim Tahir, Justice; Engr.Umaru Atiku, Works; Abdurrahman Shu’aibu, Lands and Survey; Mr. Felix Tangwami, Social Development and Integration;"
The newly sworn in commissioners whose portfolios have also been announced are Barr. Ibrahim Tahir, Justice; Engr.Umaru Atiku, Works; Abdurrahman Shu’aibu, Lands and Survey; Mr. Felix Tangwami, Social Development and Integration;
Daily Trust
2022-10-15: "Barrister Awwal Mohammed Tukur is the Director General for the campaign; Hon Abubakar Mahmud Wambai is to serve as Deputy Director General North, Pentecost Agiso, Central; and Felix Tangwami Southern zone, while Dr Aliyu Idi Hong is the secretary of the Council, among others."
Barrister Awwal Mohammed Tukur is the Director General for the campaign; Hon Abubakar Mahmud Wambai is to serve as Deputy Director General North, Pentecost Agiso, Central; and Felix Tangwami Southern zone, while Dr Aliyu Idi Hong is the secretary of the Council, among others.
Daily Times Nigeria
2016-05-31: "Other executive member that emerged included Mr. Zira Tumba as Secretary, Mr. Felix Tangwami as Organizing Secretary, Mr. Crowther Seth as Legal Adviser and Mallam Gidado Abdulsalam as Publicity Secretary."
Other executive member that emerged included Mr. Zira Tumba as Secretary, Mr. Felix Tangwami as Organizing Secretary, Mr. Crowther Seth as Legal Adviser and Mallam Gidado Abdulsalam as Publicity Secretary.
The Nation
2026-05-19: "He elaborated that a total of 275,704 registered voters were recorded across the nine LGAs, while 198,676 were accredited to participate in the exercise, with 187,675 valid votes cast during the primary election."
He elaborated that a total of 275,704 registered voters were recorded across the nine LGAs, while 198,676 were accredited to participate in the exercise, with 187,675 valid votes cast during the primary election.
Premium Times (read via web.archive.org)
2016-06-24: "they brought a template of how the money was to be disbursed by the DG Campaign for the state, Mr. Felix Tangwami, which means I did not know who got what amount,” the former governor added."
they brought a template of how the money was to be disbursed by the DG Campaign for the state, Mr. Felix Tangwami, which means I did not know who got what amount,” the former governor added.
Daily Trust
2014-08-08: "The new commissioners are; Felix Tangwami from Demsa Local Government, Saidu Mustafa from Song, Rogers Nathan from Hong, Jummai Wulasha from Guyuk and Ahmad Alhassan from Maiha."
The new commissioners are; Felix Tangwami from Demsa Local Government, Saidu Mustafa from Song, Rogers Nathan from Hong, Jummai Wulasha from Guyuk and Ahmad Alhassan from Maiha.
TG News
2023-05-02: "Meanwhile, the court has ordered Chief Felix Tangwami to prepare and enter his defence, saying prima facie was established."
Meanwhile, the court has ordered Chief Felix Tangwami to prepare and enter his defence, saying prima facie was established.
Daily Trust (opinion)
2011-01-16: "For the records: the winner Hon. Ahmed H. Barata polled 738 votes, Hon. Felix Tangwami who is the chairman of Demsa Local Government came second with 515 votes while Senator Bent garnered 406 votes."
For the records: the winner Hon. Ahmed H. Barata polled 738 votes, Hon. Felix Tangwami who is the chairman of Demsa Local Government came second with 515 votes while Senator Bent garnered 406 votes.
Punch
2026-06-01: "Felix Tangwami, who was previously linked to a governorship ambition but was later announced as a senatorial candidate on the APC platform. Both Fwa and Tangwami hail from Demsa Local Government Area in southern Adamawa."
Felix Tangwami, who was previously linked to a governorship ambition but was later announced as a senatorial candidate on the APC platform. Both Fwa and Tangwami hail from Demsa Local Government Area in southern Adamawa.
Daily Times Nigeria
2018-10-15: "The Director General (DG) of Adamawa State governor, Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow’s campaign for 2019 reelection, Chief Felix Tangwami said only God knows why the governor appointed him."
The Director General (DG) of Adamawa State governor, Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow’s campaign for 2019 reelection, Chief Felix Tangwami said only God knows why the governor appointed him.
Leadership
2026-04-29: "Adamawa State government has announced the resignation of Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Chief Felix Tangwami and his counterpart in ministry of Livestock and Aquaculture Development Tijjani Maksha, with an immediate effect."
Adamawa State government has announced the resignation of Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Chief Felix Tangwami and his counterpart in ministry of Livestock and Aquaculture Development Tijjani Maksha, with an immediate effect.
Blueprint
2026-04-24: "The immediate past Commissioner for Health and Human services,.Mr.Felix Tangwami, Friday, officially declared his intention to contest for the gubernatorial seat of Adamawa state, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027."
The immediate past Commissioner for Health and Human services,.Mr.Felix Tangwami, Friday, officially declared his intention to contest for the gubernatorial seat of Adamawa state, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
Daily Post
2026-05-19: "Announcing the breakdown of the results, Mapio said Tangwami polled 103,762 votes to beat his opponents who include Ahmed Abubakar who secured 10,220 votes; Grace Folashade Bent 15,238 votes; Rubainu Calvin 2,207 votes; Charles Luri Bala 12,977 votes; Adamu Ismaila 19,457 votes; Dahiru Lawan Sanda 2,712 votes; Peter Leonard Fwa 9,537 votes and Martins Babale 11,565 votes."
Announcing the breakdown of the results, Mapio said Tangwami polled 103,762 votes to beat his opponents who include Ahmed Abubakar who secured 10,220 votes; Grace Folashade Bent 15,238 votes; Rubainu Calvin 2,207 votes; Charles Luri Bala 12,977 votes; Adamu Ismaila 19,457 votes; Dahiru Lawan Sanda 2,712 votes; Peter Leonard Fwa 9,537 votes and Martins Babale 11,565 votes.
Premium Times (read via r.jina.ai)
2016-01-13: "The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arraigned a former chairman of Demsa Local Government Council of Adamawa State, Felix Tangwami, before Justice Helen Hamman-Joda of the state High Court."
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arraigned a former chairman of Demsa Local Government Council of Adamawa State, Felix Tangwami, before Justice Helen Hamman-Joda of the state High Court.
Daily Trust
2018-02-17: "The PDP chieftains include Ahmed Gulak, the Special Adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Felix Tangwami, Medan Teneke, Sahabo Aliyu and Alhaji Saidu Aliyu."
The PDP chieftains include Ahmed Gulak, the Special Adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Felix Tangwami, Medan Teneke, Sahabo Aliyu and Alhaji Saidu Aliyu.

School years & education

Declared to INEC (2027 final list): certificate of primary education, SSCE, registered nurse (RN), BSc Political Science and Master of Public Administration (MPA); institutions and years not published.

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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.6 SN 14: "14 ADAMAWA ADAMAWA SOUTH TANGWAMI FELIX BILISHAN APC None 64 M CERTICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION SSCE RN / BS.c POL. SC / MPA"
14 ADAMAWA ADAMAWA SOUTH TANGWAMI FELIX BILISHAN APC None 64 M CERTICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION SSCE RN / BS.c POL. SC / MPA

A working life

From 1998
Executive Chairman (elected)
Demsa Local Government Council, Adamawa State
Elected chairman of Demsa Local Government Council. Daily Trust reported in December 2010 that he had held the post since 1998 (a 2018 TG News profile says he was elected in 1999); he was still chairman in February 2010, August 2010 and January 2011, and is described as a former chairman from 2012. The day he took or left office was not found, so this is stored as a career rather than a dated lga_chairman position. The EFCC's 2016 charge concerns contracts he awarded in this office.
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- Daily Trust
  2010-12-05: "Felix Tangwami is the chairman of Demsa local government area of the state, and has been there since 1998."
  Felix Tangwami is the chairman of Demsa local government area of the state, and has been there since 1998.
- Daily Trust (opinion)
  2011-01-16: "For the records: the winner Hon. Ahmed H. Barata polled 738 votes, Hon. Felix Tangwami who is the chairman of Demsa Local Government came second with 515 votes while Senator Bent garnered 406 votes."
  For the records: the winner Hon. Ahmed H. Barata polled 738 votes, Hon. Felix Tangwami who is the chairman of Demsa Local Government came second with 515 votes while Senator Bent garnered 406 votes.
- Daily Trust
  2010-02-13: "the council chairman, Mr Felix Tangwami, warned that the government would not condone any act that could cause anarchy and disharmony."
  the council chairman, Mr Felix Tangwami, warned that the government would not condone any act that could cause anarchy and disharmony.
- Daily Trust (Sunday Trust report)
  2010-08-02: "He told our sister publication Daily Trust that Mr Tangwami, who is also the chairman of Demsa Local Government Area in the state, was allegedly using his personal company, Binam Nigeria Limited, to get contracts from the ministry."
  He told our sister publication Daily Trust that Mr Tangwami, who is also the chairman of Demsa Local Government Area in the state, was allegedly using his personal company, Binam Nigeria Limited, to get contracts from the ministry.
- Premium Times (read via r.jina.ai)
  2016-01-13: "The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arraigned a former chairman of Demsa Local Government Council of Adamawa State, Felix Tangwami, before Justice Helen Hamman-Joda of the state High Court."
  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arraigned a former chairman of Demsa Local Government Council of Adamawa State, Felix Tangwami, before Justice Helen Hamman-Joda of the state High Court.
- TG News
  2022-03-31: "Felix who is aspiring under the PDP platform is a known party and a political figure haven been a chairman of Demsa Local Government and a campaign Director-General of former Governors said winning is his target in the coming elections."
  Felix who is aspiring under the PDP platform is a known party and a political figure haven been a chairman of Demsa Local Government and a campaign Director-General of former Governors said winning is his target in the coming elections.
- Daily Post
  2016-01-13: "before Justice Helen Nuhu Hamman Joda of Adamawa State High Court, sitting in Yola, on a five-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretense to the tune of nine hundred and eighty one million, four hundred and sixty eight thousand Naira (N981, 468, 000.00)"
  before Justice Helen Nuhu Hamman Joda of Adamawa State High Court, sitting in Yola, on a five-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretense to the tune of nine hundred and eighty one million, four hundred and sixty eight thousand Naira (N981, 468, 000.00)
2011
Director
Nyako/Ngillari 2011 governorship campaign directorate (PDP, Adamawa)
A director in Governor Murtala Nyako's 2011 re-election campaign directorate (with running mate James Ngillari); in March 2012 Daily Trust named him a contender for Secretary to the State Government.
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- Daily Trust
  2012-03-04: "One is believed to be the yet-to-be dropped Director in Nyako/Ngillari Campaign Directorate, Mr Felix Tangwami, and the SSG, whose local government went to the ACN during the elections."
  One is believed to be the yet-to-be dropped Director in Nyako/Ngillari Campaign Directorate, Mr Felix Tangwami, and the SSG, whose local government went to the ACN during the elections.
From 2012
Commissioner for Social Development and Integration
Adamawa State Government (Ministry of Social Development and Integration)
Commissioner for Social Development and Integration in Governor Murtala Nyako's second-term cabinet, sworn in by 24 June 2012 (the exact day was not found). He was described as a 'former commissioner' by 21 January 2014, when Daily Trust listed him as a possible ministerial nominee (he was not on the final list); the day he left the cabinet was not found.
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- Daily Trust
  2014-01-21: "Among the names that may be on the list are those of former Nigerian Ambassador to China Alhaji Aminu Wali (Kano), former commissioner Mr. Felix Tangwami (Adamawa), former ambassador Musiliu Obanikoro (Lagos),"
  Among the names that may be on the list are those of former Nigerian Ambassador to China Alhaji Aminu Wali (Kano), former commissioner Mr. Felix Tangwami (Adamawa), former ambassador Musiliu Obanikoro (Lagos),
- Daily Trust
  2012-07-07: "Felix Tangwami and Aminu Iyawa are also two notable members of the cabinet that would be closely watched by the people, the former is an astute politician, while the later a professional media practitioner."
  Felix Tangwami and Aminu Iyawa are also two notable members of the cabinet that would be closely watched by the people, the former is an astute politician, while the later a professional media practitioner.
- Daily Post
  2012-07-04: "The newly sworn in commissioners have been assigned portfolios and those assigned include Barr. Ibrahim Tahir, Justice; Engr.Umaru Atiku, Works; Abdurrahman Shu’aibu, Lands and Survey; Mr. Felix Tangwami, Social Development and Integration;"
  The newly sworn in commissioners have been assigned portfolios and those assigned include Barr. Ibrahim Tahir, Justice; Engr.Umaru Atiku, Works; Abdurrahman Shu’aibu, Lands and Survey; Mr. Felix Tangwami, Social Development and Integration;
- Daily Trust
  2012-06-24: "The newly sworn in commissioners whose portfolios have also been announced are Barr. Ibrahim Tahir, Justice; Engr.Umaru Atiku, Works; Abdurrahman Shu’aibu, Lands and Survey; Mr. Felix Tangwami, Social Development and Integration;"
  The newly sworn in commissioners whose portfolios have also been announced are Barr. Ibrahim Tahir, Justice; Engr.Umaru Atiku, Works; Abdurrahman Shu’aibu, Lands and Survey; Mr. Felix Tangwami, Social Development and Integration;
From 2014
Commissioner
Adamawa State Government (acting governor Ahmadu Fintiri's interim administration)
One of nine commissioners sworn in by acting governor Ahmadu Fintiri at Government House, Yola, on Thursday 7 August 2014, after Governor Nyako's impeachment. Contemporary reports give no portfolio; a 2018 TG News profile says it was Health. The interim administration was expected to last about three months; his end date was not found.
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- TG News
  2018-10-09: "His political fit keep on stepping up from bottom to the top,as during the Murtala Nyako regime was a commissioner of social development and integration, a commissioner of Health under the tenure of Rt Hon Umaru Fintiri while leading the State on acting capacity."
  His political fit keep on stepping up from bottom to the top,as during the Murtala Nyako regime was a commissioner of social development and integration, a commissioner of Health under the tenure of Rt Hon Umaru Fintiri while leading the State on acting capacity.
- Blueprint
  2014-08-08: "The new commissioners included Felix Tangwami from Demsa local government, Saidu Mustafa from Song, Rogers Nathan from Hong, Jummai Wulasha from Guyuk and Ahmad Alhassan from Maiha."
  The new commissioners included Felix Tangwami from Demsa local government, Saidu Mustafa from Song, Rogers Nathan from Hong, Jummai Wulasha from Guyuk and Ahmad Alhassan from Maiha.
- Daily Trust
  2014-08-08: "The new commissioners are; Felix Tangwami from Demsa Local Government, Saidu Mustafa from Song, Rogers Nathan from Hong, Jummai Wulasha from Guyuk and Ahmad Alhassan from Maiha."
  The new commissioners are; Felix Tangwami from Demsa Local Government, Saidu Mustafa from Song, Rogers Nathan from Hong, Jummai Wulasha from Guyuk and Ahmad Alhassan from Maiha.
2015
State Director-General
PDP 2015 presidential campaign (Goodluck Jonathan), Adamawa State
Former governor James Ngillari told Premium Times in June 2016 that the N450m PDP presidential campaign fund in Adamawa was disbursed to a template drawn up by 'the DG Campaign for the state, Mr. Felix Tangwami'. The EFCC's 2018 money-laundering charge (see legal cases) concerns that money. Single source (Ngillari's account); appointment date not found.
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- Premium Times (read via web.archive.org)
  2016-06-24: "they brought a template of how the money was to be disbursed by the DG Campaign for the state, Mr. Felix Tangwami, which means I did not know who got what amount,” the former governor added."
  they brought a template of how the money was to be disbursed by the DG Campaign for the state, Mr. Felix Tangwami, which means I did not know who got what amount,” the former governor added.
2016–2018
State Organising Secretary
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adamawa State chapter
Elected state Organising Secretary at the rescheduled Adamawa PDP state congress concluded on 30-31 May 2016 (executive affirmed by voice vote); he spoke for the party on its local-government primaries in June 2016. He left the PDP for the APC on 17 February 2018.
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- Daily Times Nigeria
  2016-05-31: "Other executive member that emerged included Mr. Zira Tumba as Secretary, Mr. Felix Tangwami as Organizing Secretary, Mr. Crowther Seth as Legal Adviser and Mallam Gidado Abdulsalam as Publicity Secretary."
  Other executive member that emerged included Mr. Zira Tumba as Secretary, Mr. Felix Tangwami as Organizing Secretary, Mr. Crowther Seth as Legal Adviser and Mallam Gidado Abdulsalam as Publicity Secretary.
- Daily Trust
  2016-06-01: "The state organizing secretary of the PDP, Felix Tangwami, said so far, there was no major complaint from members over the primaries."
  The state organizing secretary of the PDP, Felix Tangwami, said so far, there was no major complaint from members over the primaries.
- Daily Trust
  2018-02-18: "The decampees include Ahmed Gulak, Chief Felix Tangwami, Chief Medan Teneke, Alhaji Sahabo Aliyu, Alhaji Saidu Aliyu, Chief Lazarus Gugu, Alhaji Mustafa Maigari and Alhaji Yusuf Dan-Umma."
  The decampees include Ahmed Gulak, Chief Felix Tangwami, Chief Medan Teneke, Alhaji Sahabo Aliyu, Alhaji Saidu Aliyu, Chief Lazarus Gugu, Alhaji Mustafa Maigari and Alhaji Yusuf Dan-Umma.
2018–2019
Director-General
Governor Jibrilla Bindow 2019 re-election campaign (APC, Adamawa)
Director-General of Governor Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow's 2019 re-election campaign (in post by October 2018). Bindow lost the 2019 governorship to Ahmadu Fintiri (PDP).
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- Daily Times Nigeria
  2018-10-15: "The Director General (DG) of Adamawa State governor, Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow’s campaign for 2019 reelection, Chief Felix Tangwami said only God knows why the governor appointed him."
  The Director General (DG) of Adamawa State governor, Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow’s campaign for 2019 reelection, Chief Felix Tangwami said only God knows why the governor appointed him.
2022–2023
Deputy Director-General
Adamawa PDP Governorship Campaign Council (Fintiri 2023)
Deputy Director-General (Southern zone) of the Adamawa PDP Presidential and Governorship Campaign Council chaired by Governor Fintiri (members named in October 2022, inaugurated on Monday 17 October 2022). On 25 March 2023 he called for the removal of the Adamawa INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Hudu Yunusa, and in April 2023 he led PDP protests in Yola demanding that the suspended governorship collation resume (Daily Trust spells his name 'Tangwame'/'Tangwama').
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- Daily Trust
  2023-04-18: "Deputy Campaign Director of the PDP, Felix Tangwama, who led the protest, said they would continue taking to the streets until the collation resumes and results are declared,"
  Deputy Campaign Director of the PDP, Felix Tangwama, who led the protest, said they would continue taking to the streets until the collation resumes and results are declared,
- Punch
  2022-10-18: "The 831 member list also has the following party members Hon. Abubakar Wambai designated to serve as deputy director general North, Penticost Agiso Central and Felix Tangwami Southern zone."
  The 831 member list also has the following party members Hon. Abubakar Wambai designated to serve as deputy director general North, Penticost Agiso Central and Felix Tangwami Southern zone.
- Daily Trust
  2022-10-15: "Barrister Awwal Mohammed Tukur is the Director General for the campaign; Hon Abubakar Mahmud Wambai is to serve as Deputy Director General North, Pentecost Agiso, Central; and Felix Tangwami Southern zone, while Dr Aliyu Idi Hong is the secretary of the Council, among others."
  Barrister Awwal Mohammed Tukur is the Director General for the campaign; Hon Abubakar Mahmud Wambai is to serve as Deputy Director General North, Pentecost Agiso, Central; and Felix Tangwami Southern zone, while Dr Aliyu Idi Hong is the secretary of the Council, among others.
- Daily Trust
  2023-03-26: "Addressing journalists in Yola Saturday, the Deputy Director General of the campaign, Chief Felix Tangwame, accused the REC, Hudu Yunusa, of allegedly collaborating with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to perpetrate rigging in the governorship election which was declared inconclusive."
  Addressing journalists in Yola Saturday, the Deputy Director General of the campaign, Chief Felix Tangwame, accused the REC, Hudu Yunusa, of allegedly collaborating with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to perpetrate rigging in the governorship election which was declared inconclusive.
2023–2026
Commissioner for Health and Human Services
Adamawa State Government (Ministry of Health and Human Services)
Nominated by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri on 27 July 2023 as a new member of the cabinet (not one of the six first-term commissioners he retained), screened and confirmed by the State House of Assembly on 1-2 August 2023, and sworn in on Thursday 10 August 2023 as Commissioner for Health and Human Services. His resignation, to seek elective office in 2027, was announced at the State Executive Council on 29 April 2026 (Blueprint already called him the 'immediate past' commissioner on 24 April 2026).
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- The Whistler
  2023-08-10: "The executive governor of Adamawa State, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on Thursday, swore in two women and 22 others as new Commissioners in the state."
  The executive governor of Adamawa State, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on Thursday, swore in two women and 22 others as new Commissioners in the state.
- Leadership
  2023-07-28: "There are also Job Haggai Sama (Girei), Barr. Bello Hamman Dirham (Yola South), Chief Felix Tangwami and Hon Iliya James (Demsa), Hon. Ibrahim Haruna (Shelleng) and Hon. Kallamu Musa Mohammed (Mayo Belwa),"
  There are also Job Haggai Sama (Girei), Barr. Bello Hamman Dirham (Yola South), Chief Felix Tangwami and Hon Iliya James (Demsa), Hon. Ibrahim Haruna (Shelleng) and Hon. Kallamu Musa Mohammed (Mayo Belwa),
- Leadership
  2023-08-03: "Others, who scaled the screening exercise, are chief Felix Tangwami (Demsa);"
  Others, who scaled the screening exercise, are chief Felix Tangwami (Demsa);
- Daily Post
  2026-05-12: "Recently, Dr Felix Tangwami resigned over his aspiration to run for another political office."
  Recently, Dr Felix Tangwami resigned over his aspiration to run for another political office.
- Daily Post
  2026-04-30: "The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr James Iliya, said the two former commissioners resigned to enable them seek elective offices in the 2027 general elections."
  The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr James Iliya, said the two former commissioners resigned to enable them seek elective offices in the 2027 general elections.
- Blueprint
  2026-04-24: "The immediate past Commissioner for Health and Human services,.Mr.Felix Tangwami, Friday, officially declared his intention to contest for the gubernatorial seat of Adamawa state, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027."
  The immediate past Commissioner for Health and Human services,.Mr.Felix Tangwami, Friday, officially declared his intention to contest for the gubernatorial seat of Adamawa state, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
- Daily Post
  2023-07-27: "The other nominees include Wali Yakubu, Dr John Ishayw Dabari, Usman Abdullahi, Tijani Maksha, Prof Finchiwa Jatau, Joab Haggai Sahma, Ibrahim Yayaji, Chief Felix Tangwami, and Iliya James."
  The other nominees include Wali Yakubu, Dr John Ishayw Dabari, Usman Abdullahi, Tijani Maksha, Prof Finchiwa Jatau, Joab Haggai Sahma, Ibrahim Yayaji, Chief Felix Tangwami, and Iliya James.
- Leadership
  2026-04-29: "Adamawa State government has announced the resignation of Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Chief Felix Tangwami and his counterpart in ministry of Livestock and Aquaculture Development Tijjani Maksha, with an immediate effect."
  Adamawa State government has announced the resignation of Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Chief Felix Tangwami and his counterpart in ministry of Livestock and Aquaculture Development Tijjani Maksha, with an immediate effect.
Dates not recorded
Chairman
Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Adamawa State
Chairman of the Adamawa State chapter of ALGON while chairman of Demsa council: so described by Daily Trust in August 2010 (when the EFCC arrested him) and December 2010, and as 'erstwhile Adamawa ALGON Chairman' in 2022. Start and end years not found.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Daily Trust (Sunday Trust report)
  2010-08-02: "The commission has already arrested the store keeper of the ministry, Haruna Hamalai, and the state’s chairman of the Association of Local Governments in Nigeria (ALGON), Mr Felix Tangwami, and detained them in Abuja."
  The commission has already arrested the store keeper of the ministry, Haruna Hamalai, and the state’s chairman of the Association of Local Governments in Nigeria (ALGON), Mr Felix Tangwami, and detained them in Abuja.
- Daily Trust
  2010-12-05: "Some of them are the state Chairman of ALGON, Felix Tangwami, Shelleng local government chairman, Ahmad Barata, Rev. Habila Istifanus a former local government chairman and a former school principal, Mrs Bridget Zidon."
  Some of them are the state Chairman of ALGON, Felix Tangwami, Shelleng local government chairman, Ahmad Barata, Rev. Habila Istifanus a former local government chairman and a former school principal, Mrs Bridget Zidon.
- TG News
  2022-03-31: "Erstwhile Adamawa ALGON Chairman, Chief Felix Tangwami has picked expression of interest and Nomination forms to contest the Southern Senatorial Seat of the state."
  Erstwhile Adamawa ALGON Chairman, Chief Felix Tangwami has picked expression of interest and Nomination forms to contest the Southern Senatorial Seat of the state.

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Dates not recorded
Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Adamawa State
Chairman · Local government
Chairman of the Adamawa State chapter of ALGON while chairman of Demsa council: so described by Daily Trust in August 2010 (when the EFCC arrested him) and December 2010, and as 'erstwhile Adamawa ALGON Chairman' in 2022. Start and end years not found.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Daily Trust (Sunday Trust report)
  2010-08-02: "The commission has already arrested the store keeper of the ministry, Haruna Hamalai, and the state’s chairman of the Association of Local Governments in Nigeria (ALGON), Mr Felix Tangwami, and detained them in Abuja."
  The commission has already arrested the store keeper of the ministry, Haruna Hamalai, and the state’s chairman of the Association of Local Governments in Nigeria (ALGON), Mr Felix Tangwami, and detained them in Abuja.
- Daily Trust
  2010-12-05: "Some of them are the state Chairman of ALGON, Felix Tangwami, Shelleng local government chairman, Ahmad Barata, Rev. Habila Istifanus a former local government chairman and a former school principal, Mrs Bridget Zidon."
  Some of them are the state Chairman of ALGON, Felix Tangwami, Shelleng local government chairman, Ahmad Barata, Rev. Habila Istifanus a former local government chairman and a former school principal, Mrs Bridget Zidon.
- TG News
  2022-03-31: "Erstwhile Adamawa ALGON Chairman, Chief Felix Tangwami has picked expression of interest and Nomination forms to contest the Southern Senatorial Seat of the state."
  Erstwhile Adamawa ALGON Chairman, Chief Felix Tangwami has picked expression of interest and Nomination forms to contest the Southern Senatorial Seat of the state.
From 2014
Adamawa State Government (acting governor Ahmadu Fintiri's interim administration)
Commissioner · Government
One of nine commissioners sworn in by acting governor Ahmadu Fintiri at Government House, Yola, on Thursday 7 August 2014, after Governor Nyako's impeachment. Contemporary reports give no portfolio; a 2018 TG News profile says it was Health. The interim administration was expected to last about three months; his end date was not found.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- TG News
  2018-10-09: "His political fit keep on stepping up from bottom to the top,as during the Murtala Nyako regime was a commissioner of social development and integration, a commissioner of Health under the tenure of Rt Hon Umaru Fintiri while leading the State on acting capacity."
  His political fit keep on stepping up from bottom to the top,as during the Murtala Nyako regime was a commissioner of social development and integration, a commissioner of Health under the tenure of Rt Hon Umaru Fintiri while leading the State on acting capacity.
- Blueprint
  2014-08-08: "The new commissioners included Felix Tangwami from Demsa local government, Saidu Mustafa from Song, Rogers Nathan from Hong, Jummai Wulasha from Guyuk and Ahmad Alhassan from Maiha."
  The new commissioners included Felix Tangwami from Demsa local government, Saidu Mustafa from Song, Rogers Nathan from Hong, Jummai Wulasha from Guyuk and Ahmad Alhassan from Maiha.
- Daily Trust
  2014-08-08: "The new commissioners are; Felix Tangwami from Demsa Local Government, Saidu Mustafa from Song, Rogers Nathan from Hong, Jummai Wulasha from Guyuk and Ahmad Alhassan from Maiha."
  The new commissioners are; Felix Tangwami from Demsa Local Government, Saidu Mustafa from Song, Rogers Nathan from Hong, Jummai Wulasha from Guyuk and Ahmad Alhassan from Maiha.
From 2012
Adamawa State Government (Ministry of Social Development and Integration)
Commissioner for Social Development and Integration · Government
Commissioner for Social Development and Integration in Governor Murtala Nyako's second-term cabinet, sworn in by 24 June 2012 (the exact day was not found). He was described as a 'former commissioner' by 21 January 2014, when Daily Trust listed him as a possible ministerial nominee (he was not on the final list); the day he left the cabinet was not found.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Daily Trust
  2014-01-21: "Among the names that may be on the list are those of former Nigerian Ambassador to China Alhaji Aminu Wali (Kano), former commissioner Mr. Felix Tangwami (Adamawa), former ambassador Musiliu Obanikoro (Lagos),"
  Among the names that may be on the list are those of former Nigerian Ambassador to China Alhaji Aminu Wali (Kano), former commissioner Mr. Felix Tangwami (Adamawa), former ambassador Musiliu Obanikoro (Lagos),
- Daily Trust
  2012-07-07: "Felix Tangwami and Aminu Iyawa are also two notable members of the cabinet that would be closely watched by the people, the former is an astute politician, while the later a professional media practitioner."
  Felix Tangwami and Aminu Iyawa are also two notable members of the cabinet that would be closely watched by the people, the former is an astute politician, while the later a professional media practitioner.
- Daily Post
  2012-07-04: "The newly sworn in commissioners have been assigned portfolios and those assigned include Barr. Ibrahim Tahir, Justice; Engr.Umaru Atiku, Works; Abdurrahman Shu’aibu, Lands and Survey; Mr. Felix Tangwami, Social Development and Integration;"
  The newly sworn in commissioners have been assigned portfolios and those assigned include Barr. Ibrahim Tahir, Justice; Engr.Umaru Atiku, Works; Abdurrahman Shu’aibu, Lands and Survey; Mr. Felix Tangwami, Social Development and Integration;
- Daily Trust
  2012-06-24: "The newly sworn in commissioners whose portfolios have also been announced are Barr. Ibrahim Tahir, Justice; Engr.Umaru Atiku, Works; Abdurrahman Shu’aibu, Lands and Survey; Mr. Felix Tangwami, Social Development and Integration;"
  The newly sworn in commissioners whose portfolios have also been announced are Barr. Ibrahim Tahir, Justice; Engr.Umaru Atiku, Works; Abdurrahman Shu’aibu, Lands and Survey; Mr. Felix Tangwami, Social Development and Integration;
From 1998
Demsa Local Government Council, Adamawa State
Executive Chairman (elected) · Local government
Elected chairman of Demsa Local Government Council. Daily Trust reported in December 2010 that he had held the post since 1998 (a 2018 TG News profile says he was elected in 1999); he was still chairman in February 2010, August 2010 and January 2011, and is described as a former chairman from 2012. The day he took or left office was not found, so this is stored as a career rather than a dated lga_chairman position. The EFCC's 2016 charge concerns contracts he awarded in this office.
Read the evidence · 7 sources
- Daily Trust
  2010-12-05: "Felix Tangwami is the chairman of Demsa local government area of the state, and has been there since 1998."
  Felix Tangwami is the chairman of Demsa local government area of the state, and has been there since 1998.
- Daily Trust (opinion)
  2011-01-16: "For the records: the winner Hon. Ahmed H. Barata polled 738 votes, Hon. Felix Tangwami who is the chairman of Demsa Local Government came second with 515 votes while Senator Bent garnered 406 votes."
  For the records: the winner Hon. Ahmed H. Barata polled 738 votes, Hon. Felix Tangwami who is the chairman of Demsa Local Government came second with 515 votes while Senator Bent garnered 406 votes.
- Daily Trust
  2010-02-13: "the council chairman, Mr Felix Tangwami, warned that the government would not condone any act that could cause anarchy and disharmony."
  the council chairman, Mr Felix Tangwami, warned that the government would not condone any act that could cause anarchy and disharmony.
- Daily Trust (Sunday Trust report)
  2010-08-02: "He told our sister publication Daily Trust that Mr Tangwami, who is also the chairman of Demsa Local Government Area in the state, was allegedly using his personal company, Binam Nigeria Limited, to get contracts from the ministry."
  He told our sister publication Daily Trust that Mr Tangwami, who is also the chairman of Demsa Local Government Area in the state, was allegedly using his personal company, Binam Nigeria Limited, to get contracts from the ministry.
- Premium Times (read via r.jina.ai)
  2016-01-13: "The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arraigned a former chairman of Demsa Local Government Council of Adamawa State, Felix Tangwami, before Justice Helen Hamman-Joda of the state High Court."
  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arraigned a former chairman of Demsa Local Government Council of Adamawa State, Felix Tangwami, before Justice Helen Hamman-Joda of the state High Court.
- TG News
  2022-03-31: "Felix who is aspiring under the PDP platform is a known party and a political figure haven been a chairman of Demsa Local Government and a campaign Director-General of former Governors said winning is his target in the coming elections."
  Felix who is aspiring under the PDP platform is a known party and a political figure haven been a chairman of Demsa Local Government and a campaign Director-General of former Governors said winning is his target in the coming elections.
- Daily Post
  2016-01-13: "before Justice Helen Nuhu Hamman Joda of Adamawa State High Court, sitting in Yola, on a five-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretense to the tune of nine hundred and eighty one million, four hundred and sixty eight thousand Naira (N981, 468, 000.00)"
  before Justice Helen Nuhu Hamman Joda of Adamawa State High Court, sitting in Yola, on a five-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretense to the tune of nine hundred and eighty one million, four hundred and sixty eight thousand Naira (N981, 468, 000.00)
2023–2026
Adamawa State Government (Ministry of Health and Human Services)
Commissioner for Health and Human Services · Government / health
Nominated by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri on 27 July 2023 as a new member of the cabinet (not one of the six first-term commissioners he retained), screened and confirmed by the State House of Assembly on 1-2 August 2023, and sworn in on Thursday 10 August 2023 as Commissioner for Health and Human Services. His resignation, to seek elective office in 2027, was announced at the State Executive Council on 29 April 2026 (Blueprint already called him the 'immediate past' commissioner on 24 April 2026).
Read the evidence · 8 sources
- The Whistler
  2023-08-10: "The executive governor of Adamawa State, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on Thursday, swore in two women and 22 others as new Commissioners in the state."
  The executive governor of Adamawa State, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, on Thursday, swore in two women and 22 others as new Commissioners in the state.
- Leadership
  2023-07-28: "There are also Job Haggai Sama (Girei), Barr. Bello Hamman Dirham (Yola South), Chief Felix Tangwami and Hon Iliya James (Demsa), Hon. Ibrahim Haruna (Shelleng) and Hon. Kallamu Musa Mohammed (Mayo Belwa),"
  There are also Job Haggai Sama (Girei), Barr. Bello Hamman Dirham (Yola South), Chief Felix Tangwami and Hon Iliya James (Demsa), Hon. Ibrahim Haruna (Shelleng) and Hon. Kallamu Musa Mohammed (Mayo Belwa),
- Leadership
  2023-08-03: "Others, who scaled the screening exercise, are chief Felix Tangwami (Demsa);"
  Others, who scaled the screening exercise, are chief Felix Tangwami (Demsa);
- Daily Post
  2026-05-12: "Recently, Dr Felix Tangwami resigned over his aspiration to run for another political office."
  Recently, Dr Felix Tangwami resigned over his aspiration to run for another political office.
- Daily Post
  2026-04-30: "The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr James Iliya, said the two former commissioners resigned to enable them seek elective offices in the 2027 general elections."
  The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr James Iliya, said the two former commissioners resigned to enable them seek elective offices in the 2027 general elections.
- Blueprint
  2026-04-24: "The immediate past Commissioner for Health and Human services,.Mr.Felix Tangwami, Friday, officially declared his intention to contest for the gubernatorial seat of Adamawa state, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027."
  The immediate past Commissioner for Health and Human services,.Mr.Felix Tangwami, Friday, officially declared his intention to contest for the gubernatorial seat of Adamawa state, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
- Daily Post
  2023-07-27: "The other nominees include Wali Yakubu, Dr John Ishayw Dabari, Usman Abdullahi, Tijani Maksha, Prof Finchiwa Jatau, Joab Haggai Sahma, Ibrahim Yayaji, Chief Felix Tangwami, and Iliya James."
  The other nominees include Wali Yakubu, Dr John Ishayw Dabari, Usman Abdullahi, Tijani Maksha, Prof Finchiwa Jatau, Joab Haggai Sahma, Ibrahim Yayaji, Chief Felix Tangwami, and Iliya James.
- Leadership
  2026-04-29: "Adamawa State government has announced the resignation of Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Chief Felix Tangwami and his counterpart in ministry of Livestock and Aquaculture Development Tijjani Maksha, with an immediate effect."
  Adamawa State government has announced the resignation of Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Chief Felix Tangwami and his counterpart in ministry of Livestock and Aquaculture Development Tijjani Maksha, with an immediate effect.
2022–2023
Adamawa PDP Governorship Campaign Council (Fintiri 2023)
Deputy Director-General · Politics
Deputy Director-General (Southern zone) of the Adamawa PDP Presidential and Governorship Campaign Council chaired by Governor Fintiri (members named in October 2022, inaugurated on Monday 17 October 2022). On 25 March 2023 he called for the removal of the Adamawa INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Hudu Yunusa, and in April 2023 he led PDP protests in Yola demanding that the suspended governorship collation resume (Daily Trust spells his name 'Tangwame'/'Tangwama').
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Daily Trust
  2023-04-18: "Deputy Campaign Director of the PDP, Felix Tangwama, who led the protest, said they would continue taking to the streets until the collation resumes and results are declared,"
  Deputy Campaign Director of the PDP, Felix Tangwama, who led the protest, said they would continue taking to the streets until the collation resumes and results are declared,
- Punch
  2022-10-18: "The 831 member list also has the following party members Hon. Abubakar Wambai designated to serve as deputy director general North, Penticost Agiso Central and Felix Tangwami Southern zone."
  The 831 member list also has the following party members Hon. Abubakar Wambai designated to serve as deputy director general North, Penticost Agiso Central and Felix Tangwami Southern zone.
- Daily Trust
  2022-10-15: "Barrister Awwal Mohammed Tukur is the Director General for the campaign; Hon Abubakar Mahmud Wambai is to serve as Deputy Director General North, Pentecost Agiso, Central; and Felix Tangwami Southern zone, while Dr Aliyu Idi Hong is the secretary of the Council, among others."
  Barrister Awwal Mohammed Tukur is the Director General for the campaign; Hon Abubakar Mahmud Wambai is to serve as Deputy Director General North, Pentecost Agiso, Central; and Felix Tangwami Southern zone, while Dr Aliyu Idi Hong is the secretary of the Council, among others.
- Daily Trust
  2023-03-26: "Addressing journalists in Yola Saturday, the Deputy Director General of the campaign, Chief Felix Tangwame, accused the REC, Hudu Yunusa, of allegedly collaborating with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to perpetrate rigging in the governorship election which was declared inconclusive."
  Addressing journalists in Yola Saturday, the Deputy Director General of the campaign, Chief Felix Tangwame, accused the REC, Hudu Yunusa, of allegedly collaborating with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to perpetrate rigging in the governorship election which was declared inconclusive.
2018–2019
Governor Jibrilla Bindow 2019 re-election campaign (APC, Adamawa)
Director-General · Politics
Director-General of Governor Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow's 2019 re-election campaign (in post by October 2018). Bindow lost the 2019 governorship to Ahmadu Fintiri (PDP).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Times Nigeria
  2018-10-15: "The Director General (DG) of Adamawa State governor, Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow’s campaign for 2019 reelection, Chief Felix Tangwami said only God knows why the governor appointed him."
  The Director General (DG) of Adamawa State governor, Muhammadu Umaru Jibrilla Bindow’s campaign for 2019 reelection, Chief Felix Tangwami said only God knows why the governor appointed him.
2016–2018
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adamawa State chapter
State Organising Secretary · Politics
Elected state Organising Secretary at the rescheduled Adamawa PDP state congress concluded on 30-31 May 2016 (executive affirmed by voice vote); he spoke for the party on its local-government primaries in June 2016. He left the PDP for the APC on 17 February 2018.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Daily Times Nigeria
  2016-05-31: "Other executive member that emerged included Mr. Zira Tumba as Secretary, Mr. Felix Tangwami as Organizing Secretary, Mr. Crowther Seth as Legal Adviser and Mallam Gidado Abdulsalam as Publicity Secretary."
  Other executive member that emerged included Mr. Zira Tumba as Secretary, Mr. Felix Tangwami as Organizing Secretary, Mr. Crowther Seth as Legal Adviser and Mallam Gidado Abdulsalam as Publicity Secretary.
- Daily Trust
  2016-06-01: "The state organizing secretary of the PDP, Felix Tangwami, said so far, there was no major complaint from members over the primaries."
  The state organizing secretary of the PDP, Felix Tangwami, said so far, there was no major complaint from members over the primaries.
- Daily Trust
  2018-02-18: "The decampees include Ahmed Gulak, Chief Felix Tangwami, Chief Medan Teneke, Alhaji Sahabo Aliyu, Alhaji Saidu Aliyu, Chief Lazarus Gugu, Alhaji Mustafa Maigari and Alhaji Yusuf Dan-Umma."
  The decampees include Ahmed Gulak, Chief Felix Tangwami, Chief Medan Teneke, Alhaji Sahabo Aliyu, Alhaji Saidu Aliyu, Chief Lazarus Gugu, Alhaji Mustafa Maigari and Alhaji Yusuf Dan-Umma.
2015
PDP 2015 presidential campaign (Goodluck Jonathan), Adamawa State
State Director-General · Politics
Former governor James Ngillari told Premium Times in June 2016 that the N450m PDP presidential campaign fund in Adamawa was disbursed to a template drawn up by 'the DG Campaign for the state, Mr. Felix Tangwami'. The EFCC's 2018 money-laundering charge (see legal cases) concerns that money. Single source (Ngillari's account); appointment date not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Premium Times (read via web.archive.org)
  2016-06-24: "they brought a template of how the money was to be disbursed by the DG Campaign for the state, Mr. Felix Tangwami, which means I did not know who got what amount,” the former governor added."
  they brought a template of how the money was to be disbursed by the DG Campaign for the state, Mr. Felix Tangwami, which means I did not know who got what amount,” the former governor added.
2011
Nyako/Ngillari 2011 governorship campaign directorate (PDP, Adamawa)
Director · Politics
A director in Governor Murtala Nyako's 2011 re-election campaign directorate (with running mate James Ngillari); in March 2012 Daily Trust named him a contender for Secretary to the State Government.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Trust
  2012-03-04: "One is believed to be the yet-to-be dropped Director in Nyako/Ngillari Campaign Directorate, Mr Felix Tangwami, and the SSG, whose local government went to the ACN during the elections."
  One is believed to be the yet-to-be dropped Director in Nyako/Ngillari Campaign Directorate, Mr Felix Tangwami, and the SSG, whose local government went to the ACN during the elections.

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At the ballot

2027 · Senatorial primary
All Progressives Congress · Won · Adamawa · Adamawa South
103,762 votes · 55.29%
Record notes
constituency: Adamawa South Senatorial District · also listed as: Tangwami Felix Bilishan · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 14, p.6; INEC name: TANGWAMI FELIX BILISHAN; age 64; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): CERTICATE OF PRIMARY EDUCATION SSCE RN / BS.c POL. SC / MPA · Primary: won the APC Adamawa South primary held on Monday 18 May 2026 across the zone's nine LGAs (result announced in Numan by returning officer Usman Mapeo): Tangwami 103,762; Adamu Ismaila 19,457; Grace Folashade Bent 15,238; Charles Luri Bala 12,977; Martins Babale 11,565; Ahmed Abubakar 10,220; Peter Leonard Fwa 9,537; Dahiru Lawan Sanda 2,712; Rubainu Calvin 2,207 (Daily Post; vote_percentage computed from these nine figures, total 187,675). He had declared for the APC governorship ticket on 24 April 2026. Disputed: Peter Fwa (now LP candidate) says he had resigned from the APC over the process; Punch (14 Sep 2026) reports Fwa had been the unopposed aspirant before Tangwami, a governorship aspirant, was given the ticket; the Adamawa APC says the primary was transparent.
Read the evidence · 8 sources
- inecnigeria.org
  Felix Tangwami — senatorial 2027
- The Nation
  2026-05-19: "He elaborated that a total of 275,704 registered voters were recorded across the nine LGAs, while 198,676 were accredited to participate in the exercise, with 187,675 valid votes cast during the primary election."
  He elaborated that a total of 275,704 registered voters were recorded across the nine LGAs, while 198,676 were accredited to participate in the exercise, with 187,675 valid votes cast during the primary election.
- New Telegraph
  2026-04-29: "A former Commissioner of Health under the administration of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, Chief Felix Tangwami, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC)."
  A former Commissioner of Health under the administration of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, Chief Felix Tangwami, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- Punch
  2026-05-20: "Adamawa’s crowded field includes Abdulrazak Namdas, Mustapha Salihu, Senator Aminu Abbas, Abdurahaman Haske, Felix Tangwami, Joel Madaki, Bello Ibrahim and three others."
  Adamawa’s crowded field includes Abdulrazak Namdas, Mustapha Salihu, Senator Aminu Abbas, Abdurahaman Haske, Felix Tangwami, Joel Madaki, Bello Ibrahim and three others.
- Punch
  2026-09-14: "in the Adamawa State Southern Senatorial District, Mr Peter Fwa, who was also unopposed, was replaced with Mr Felix Tangwami, a governorship aspirant."
  in the Adamawa State Southern Senatorial District, Mr Peter Fwa, who was also unopposed, was replaced with Mr Felix Tangwami, a governorship aspirant.
- Nigerian Tribune
  2026-05-19: "In a similar turn of events, Fintiri’s former Commissioner of Health, Chief Felix Tangwami, also won the APC’s senatorial primary for the Adamawa South Senatorial District."
  In a similar turn of events, Fintiri’s former Commissioner of Health, Chief Felix Tangwami, also won the APC’s senatorial primary for the Adamawa South Senatorial District.
- Daily Post
  2026-05-19: "Announcing the breakdown of the results, Mapio said Tangwami polled 103,762 votes to beat his opponents who include Ahmed Abubakar who secured 10,220 votes; Grace Folashade Bent 15,238 votes; Rubainu Calvin 2,207 votes; Charles Luri Bala 12,977 votes; Adamu Ismaila 19,457 votes; Dahiru Lawan Sanda 2,712 votes; Peter Leonard Fwa 9,537 votes and Martins Babale 11,565 votes."
  Announcing the breakdown of the results, Mapio said Tangwami polled 103,762 votes to beat his opponents who include Ahmed Abubakar who secured 10,220 votes; Grace Folashade Bent 15,238 votes; Rubainu Calvin 2,207 votes; Charles Luri Bala 12,977 votes; Adamu Ismaila 19,457 votes; Dahiru Lawan Sanda 2,712 votes; Peter Leonard Fwa 9,537 votes and Martins Babale 11,565 votes.
- Daily Trust
  2026-05-18: "In a related development, the former Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Hon. Felix Tangwami, also secured the party’s senatorial ticket for Adamawa South after defeating former senator Grace Bent and retired Federal Permanent Secretary, Ismaila Numan."
  In a related development, the former Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Hon. Felix Tangwami, also secured the party’s senatorial ticket for Adamawa South after defeating former senator Grace Bent and retired Federal Permanent Secretary, Ismaila Numan.
2011 · Senatorial primary
Peoples Democratic Party · Lost · Adamawa · Adamawa South
515 votes
Record notes
PDP Adamawa South senatorial primary for the 2011 election, held on a Sunday at Wanenosom Cinema Hall, Numan (Daily Trust, 16 Jan 2011, says 'last Sunday', i.e. apparently 9 January 2011; another report refers to a 2 February primary, so the day is left blank). Eight-person contest: Ahmed Barata 738, Felix Tangwami (then Demsa council chairman) 515, incumbent Senator Grace Bent 406; Paschal Bafyau withdrew two days earlier. A Bent supporter's rejoinder (23 Jan 2011) accused the Barata and Tangwami camps of manipulating delegate lists and inducing delegates; Bent's later court challenge was against Barata, and the Federal High Court, Abuja dismissed it (see Barata's record).
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Trust (rejoinder)
  2011-01-23: "The delegates list by Hon. Ahmed Barata and Hon. Felix Tangwami and the subsequent gagging, shoving of monies, motorcycles, the blackmail that their various homes will be razed to the ground if they failed to vote for them."
  The delegates list by Hon. Ahmed Barata and Hon. Felix Tangwami and the subsequent gagging, shoving of monies, motorcycles, the blackmail that their various homes will be razed to the ground if they failed to vote for them.
- Daily Trust (opinion)
  2011-01-16: "For the records: the winner Hon. Ahmed H. Barata polled 738 votes, Hon. Felix Tangwami who is the chairman of Demsa Local Government came second with 515 votes while Senator Bent garnered 406 votes."
  For the records: the winner Hon. Ahmed H. Barata polled 738 votes, Hon. Felix Tangwami who is the chairman of Demsa Local Government came second with 515 votes while Senator Bent garnered 406 votes.

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FRN (EFCC) v. Joel Madaki & Felix Bilishan Tagwame: four-count money-laundering charge over N450m of the 2015 'Diezani' election fund, Federal High Court, Yola

Recorded status: On Trial
Type / forum: Criminal · Federal High Court, Yola (Justice A. M. Anka)
Case number: Not recorded
Filed: Not recorded
Resolved: Not recorded

Recorded outcome

Pending. On 4 December 2018 the EFCC arraigned former Adamawa PDP chairman Joel Madaki and Felix Bilishan Tagwame (Tangwami) on four counts under the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2012, linked to the $115m fund of former petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke used for the 2015 election; one count alleges that Madaki, Tangwami and Ambassador Hassan Adamu (at large) conspired in March 2015 in Yola to make a cash payment of N439,940,000 above the legal limit. Former governor James Ngillari had said the Adamawa share was disbursed on a template drawn up by Tangwami as state campaign Director-General. Both pleaded not guilty and were granted bail of N200 million each. Tangwami filed a no-case submission (31 October 2022) arguing no prima facie case; on Tuesday 2 May 2023 the court upheld Madaki's submission and discharged him, but ordered Tangwami to open his defence. No later ruling was found (searched Oct 2026); he has not been convicted.

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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) press release
2018-12-05 (read via the efcc.gov.ng news API, item 6279): "The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Joel Madaki and Felix Bilishan Tagwame, before Justice A.M. Anka of the Federal High Court, Yola, Adamawa State, on four counts bordering on conspiracy, misappropriation and diversion of funds."
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Joel Madaki and Felix Bilishan Tagwame, before Justice A.M. Anka of the Federal High Court, Yola, Adamawa State, on four counts bordering on conspiracy, misappropriation and diversion of funds.
Premium Times (read via web.archive.org)
2016-06-24: "they brought a template of how the money was to be disbursed by the DG Campaign for the state, Mr. Felix Tangwami, which means I did not know who got what amount,” the former governor added."
they brought a template of how the money was to be disbursed by the DG Campaign for the state, Mr. Felix Tangwami, which means I did not know who got what amount,” the former governor added.
TG News
2023-05-02: "The EFCC has arraigned the PDP Chieftains before the court on 4 count charge on the 4th December, 2018, where the defendants pleaded not guilty to the 4 count charge preferred against them."
The EFCC has arraigned the PDP Chieftains before the court on 4 count charge on the 4th December, 2018, where the defendants pleaded not guilty to the 4 count charge preferred against them.

Record checked 14 Oct 2026

FRN (EFCC) v. Felix Tangwami: five-count charge of obtaining by false pretence (N981.47m), Adamawa State High Court

Recorded status: Charged
Type / forum: Criminal · Adamawa State High Court, Yola (Justice Helen Nuhu Hamman-Joda)
Case number: Not recorded
Filed: Not recorded
Resolved: Not recorded

Recorded outcome

In late July 2010, while chairman of Demsa council and of the Adamawa ALGON, he was arrested and detained in Abuja by the EFCC, which said it was investigating contracts obtained through the state Ministry for Local Government Affairs via his company Binam (including N55m for anti-snake venom and N150m for VVF vaccines). On 13 January 2016 the EFCC arraigned him before Justice Helen Nuhu Hamman-Joda of the Adamawa State High Court, Yola, on a five-count charge of obtaining by false pretence of N981,468,000, alleging that as council chairman he awarded contracts (meningitis and typhoid vaccines, 500 motorcycles, a technical-skills school in Numan, anti-snake venom) to companies in which he had interests that failed to deliver. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of N500 million with one surety; the case was adjourned to 22 February 2016 for hearing. No public response from him to the 2010 arrest was found, and no later ruling, conviction or acquittal was found in public sources or EFCC releases (searched Oct 2026); it remains an allegation.

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Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) press release
2016-01-15 (read via the efcc.gov.ng news API, item 4525): "The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday,January 13, 2016 arraigned one Felix Tangwami, former chairman Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa state, before Justice Helen Nuhu Hamman Joda of Adamawa State High Court, sitting in Yola, on a five-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretense to the tune of N981, 468, 000.00"
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday,January 13, 2016 arraigned one Felix Tangwami, former chairman Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa state, before Justice Helen Nuhu Hamman Joda of Adamawa State High Court, sitting in Yola, on a five-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretense to the tune of N981, 468, 000.00
Daily Trust
2010-12-05: "But the only snag is that his case with the anti-graft agency would deflate the support for him."
But the only snag is that his case with the anti-graft agency would deflate the support for him.
Daily Trust (Sunday Trust report)
2010-08-02: "The commission has already arrested the store keeper of the ministry, Haruna Hamalai, and the state’s chairman of the Association of Local Governments in Nigeria (ALGON), Mr Felix Tangwami, and detained them in Abuja."
The commission has already arrested the store keeper of the ministry, Haruna Hamalai, and the state’s chairman of the Association of Local Governments in Nigeria (ALGON), Mr Felix Tangwami, and detained them in Abuja.
Daily Post
2016-01-13: "before Justice Helen Nuhu Hamman Joda of Adamawa State High Court, sitting in Yola, on a five-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretense to the tune of nine hundred and eighty one million, four hundred and sixty eight thousand Naira (N981, 468, 000.00)"
before Justice Helen Nuhu Hamman Joda of Adamawa State High Court, sitting in Yola, on a five-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretense to the tune of nine hundred and eighty one million, four hundred and sixty eight thousand Naira (N981, 468, 000.00)
Premium Times (read via r.jina.ai)
2016-01-13: "The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arraigned a former chairman of Demsa Local Government Council of Adamawa State, Felix Tangwami, before Justice Helen Hamman-Joda of the state High Court."
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arraigned a former chairman of Demsa Local Government Council of Adamawa State, Felix Tangwami, before Justice Helen Hamman-Joda of the state High Court.

Record checked 14 Oct 2026

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