Senate · Bauchi North · 2027
Allied Peoples Movement (APM)Jatau Mohammed Auwal
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Mohammed Auwal Jatau (listed by INEC as Jatau Mohammed Auwal) is the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for Bauchi North Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026) and has been Deputy Governor of Bauchi State since 29 May 2023. The state government gives his date of birth as 1 January 1968 and his birthplace as Sakwa in Zaki Local Government Area; INEC lists him as 58. A Grade II teacher and trained nurse, he worked as a nurse clinician at the Bauchi and Katagum general hospitals (1995-1997) and as a nurse educator at the School of Nursing Education, Bauchi (1999-2003). He later took a bachelor’s degree in Education (Health) through the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2012-2015) and a master’s in International Relations and Diplomacy at Baze University (2022). In the Bauchi State House of Assembly he was Speaker in 2003 and Minority Leader from 2007 to 2011, and he represented Zaki in the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015 (state government profile). In December 2014 he won the PDP governorship primary with 368 votes, ahead of Babayo Garba Gamawa (116) and former Minister of State for Health Ali Pate (86); Governor Isa Yuguda was described as his political mentor. At the 11 April 2015 election he polled 282,650 votes and lost to Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar of the APC (654,934). Governor Bala Mohammed made him Commissioner for Health in September 2019. His petition against the 2019 Zaki result won a rerun in three polling units at the election tribunal (20 September 2019), a decision the Court of Appeal in Jos upheld on 14 November 2019; he won the rerun on 25 January 2020 by 15,405 votes to 15,307 for Omar Tata (APC) and returned to the House. Named Mohammed’s running mate in August 2022, he was elected on the ticket that won the 18 March 2023 governorship election with 525,280 votes and was sworn in as deputy governor on 29 May 2023. The Katagum Emirate conferred the traditional title Madugun Katagum on him in September 2024. He resigned from the PDP with effect from 1 May 2026, followed the governor into the APM, and was affirmed as its Bauchi North senatorial candidate at Government House, Bauchi, on 28 May 2026. He is married with seven children.
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 14 sources
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "H/E Rt. Hon. Mohammed Auwal Jatau is a seasoned professional and public servant, born on January 1, 1968, in Sakwa in Zaki Local Government – Bauchi State, Nigeria."
H/E Rt. Hon. Mohammed Auwal Jatau is a seasoned professional and public servant, born on January 1, 1968, in Sakwa in Zaki Local Government – Bauchi State, Nigeria.
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.19 SN 26: "26 BAUCHI BAUCHI NORTH JATAU MOHAMMED AUWAL APM None 58 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE GRADE II CERT (TEACHER) M.Sc (HONS) MERIT"
26 BAUCHI BAUCHI NORTH JATAU MOHAMMED AUWAL APM None 58 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE GRADE II CERT (TEACHER) M.Sc (HONS) MERIT
- Premium Times (NAN; read via r.jina.ai)
2015-04-12: "His closest opponent, Mohammed Jatau of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), secured 282,650 votes."
His closest opponent, Mohammed Jatau of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), secured 282,650 votes.
- Premium Times (read via r.jina.ai)
2014-12-09: "Mr. Jatau polled 368 votes in an election held overnight at the Multipurpose centre in Bauchi."
Mr. Jatau polled 368 votes in an election held overnight at the Multipurpose centre in Bauchi.
- Daily Post
2019-11-15: "The Court of Appeal, Jos division, has upheld the judgement by the election petition tribunal that sacked Tata Umar as the All Progressives Congress, APC, lawmaker representing Zaki Federal Constituency of Bauchi State."
The Court of Appeal, Jos division, has upheld the judgement by the election petition tribunal that sacked Tata Umar as the All Progressives Congress, APC, lawmaker representing Zaki Federal Constituency of Bauchi State.
- Blueprint
2024-09-06: "Receiving the letter of his comferment of the traditional title of Madugun Katagum, the deputy governor, Auwal Jatau expressed his profound gratitude and appreciation to the emir for finding him worthy of the traditional title"
Receiving the letter of his comferment of the traditional title of Madugun Katagum, the deputy governor, Auwal Jatau expressed his profound gratitude and appreciation to the emir for finding him worthy of the traditional title
- Premium Times (read via r.jina.ai)
2023-03-20: "The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said Mr Mohammed polled 525,280 votes while his closest rival, Sadique Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 432,272 votes."
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said Mr Mohammed polled 525,280 votes while his closest rival, Sadique Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 432,272 votes.
- Punch
2026-05-29: "The party also affirmed the Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, as its governorship candidate, Commissioner for Water Resources, Nuhu Zaki, as the Bauchi Central Senatorial District candidate, and deputy governor, Auwal Jatau, as the Bauchi North Senatorial District candidate."
The party also affirmed the Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, as its governorship candidate, Commissioner for Water Resources, Nuhu Zaki, as the Bauchi Central Senatorial District candidate, and deputy governor, Auwal Jatau, as the Bauchi North Senatorial District candidate.
- Daily Post
2022-08-28: "Hon. Auwal Jatau, the Bauchi PDP Gubernatorial flag bearer in 2015, was defeated by Mohammed Abdullahi of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who served only one term in office."
Hon. Auwal Jatau, the Bauchi PDP Gubernatorial flag bearer in 2015, was defeated by Mohammed Abdullahi of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who served only one term in office.
- Nigerian Tribune
2019-09-05: "Others are : Hon Auwal Jatau, Zaki LG, Muhammad Sadiq Dass LG, Abdulkadir Muhd Chika Soro, Alkaleri LG, Hajiya Hajara, Itas/Gadau LG and Turaki Muhammad Manga, Misau LG."
Others are : Hon Auwal Jatau, Zaki LG, Muhammad Sadiq Dass LG, Abdulkadir Muhd Chika Soro, Alkaleri LG, Hajiya Hajara, Itas/Gadau LG and Turaki Muhammad Manga, Misau LG.
- Nigerian Tribune
2020-01-25: "While Jatau polled a total of 15,405 votes, his closest rival, Omar Tata of the APC polled a total of 15,307 votes."
While Jatau polled a total of 15,405 votes, his closest rival, Omar Tata of the APC polled a total of 15,307 votes.
- Punch
2023-05-29: "The oaths of office and allegiance were administered to both Mohammed and his deputy by the Chief Judge of the state, Rabi Umar."
The oaths of office and allegiance were administered to both Mohammed and his deputy by the Chief Judge of the state, Rabi Umar.
- Nigerian Tribune
2026-05-03: "The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Rt. Hon. Mohammad Auwal Jatau, on Sunday formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), effective from 1 May 2026."
The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Rt. Hon. Mohammad Auwal Jatau, on Sunday formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), effective from 1 May 2026.
- Daily Trust
2022-08-29: "Jatau, a former Speaker of the House of Assembly, promised to reciprocate the honour by being a loyal and supportive deputy for the success of the PDP-led administration"
Jatau, a former Speaker of the House of Assembly, promised to reciprocate the honour by being a loyal and supportive deputy for the success of the PDP-led administration
School years & education
1974–1980
Sandi Galau Primary School
First School Leaving Certificate · Bauchi State
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "Mohammed began his academic pursuits at Sandi Galau Primary School (1974–1980) and later earned his Grade II Certificate from Government Teachers College, Sakwa (1982–1987)."
Mohammed began his academic pursuits at Sandi Galau Primary School (1974–1980) and later earned his Grade II Certificate from Government Teachers College, Sakwa (1982–1987).
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
1982–1987
Government Teachers College, Sakwa
Grade II Teachers’ Certificate · Teacher education · Sakwa, Zaki LGA, Bauchi State
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "Mohammed began his academic pursuits at Sandi Galau Primary School (1974–1980) and later earned his Grade II Certificate from Government Teachers College, Sakwa (1982–1987)."
Mohammed began his academic pursuits at Sandi Galau Primary School (1974–1980) and later earned his Grade II Certificate from Government Teachers College, Sakwa (1982–1987).
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
1992–1995
School of Nursing, Bauchi
Certificate in General Nursing · Nursing · Bauchi
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "His professional foundation is rooted in healthcare, with a Diploma in Nursing Education from The Polytechnic, Calabar (1997–1999) and a Certificate in General Nursing from the School of Nursing, Bauchi (1992–1995)."
His professional foundation is rooted in healthcare, with a Diploma in Nursing Education from The Polytechnic, Calabar (1997–1999) and a Certificate in General Nursing from the School of Nursing, Bauchi (1992–1995).
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
1997–1999
The Polytechnic, Calabar
Diploma in Nursing Education · Nursing education · Calabar, Cross River State
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "His professional foundation is rooted in healthcare, with a Diploma in Nursing Education from The Polytechnic, Calabar (1997–1999) and a Certificate in General Nursing from the School of Nursing, Bauchi (1992–1995)."
His professional foundation is rooted in healthcare, with a Diploma in Nursing Education from The Polytechnic, Calabar (1997–1999) and a Certificate in General Nursing from the School of Nursing, Bauchi (1992–1995).
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
2012–2015
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Alvan campus)
Bachelor’s degree in Education (Health) · Health education · Alvan campus (as stated by the state government)
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Education Health from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Alvan Campus), between 2012 and 2015."
Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Education Health from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Alvan Campus), between 2012 and 2015.
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
Until 2022
Baze University, Abuja
Master’s degree (M.Sc) in International Relations and Diplomacy · International relations and diplomacy · Abuja
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "He earned a Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from Baze University, Abuja, in 2022."
He earned a Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from Baze University, Abuja, in 2022.
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
A working life
1995–1997
Nurse Clinician
General Hospitals, Bauchi and Katagum
Nurse clinician at Bauchi and Katagum General Hospitals, 1995-1997 (state government profile).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "He served as a Nurse Educator at the School of Nursing Education, Bauchi, from 1999 to 2003, and as a Nurse Clinician at Bauchi and Katagum General Hospitals from 1995 to 1997."
He served as a Nurse Educator at the School of Nursing Education, Bauchi, from 1999 to 2003, and as a Nurse Clinician at Bauchi and Katagum General Hospitals from 1995 to 1997.
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
1999–2003
Nurse Educator
School of Nursing Education, Bauchi
Nurse educator, 1999-2003 (state government profile).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "He served as a Nurse Educator at the School of Nursing Education, Bauchi, from 1999 to 2003, and as a Nurse Clinician at Bauchi and Katagum General Hospitals from 1995 to 1997."
He served as a Nurse Educator at the School of Nursing Education, Bauchi, from 1999 to 2003, and as a Nurse Clinician at Bauchi and Katagum General Hospitals from 1995 to 1997.
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
From 2003
Speaker
Bauchi State House of Assembly
Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly in 2003 (state government profile); how long he held the chair was not found. Later Minority Leader (2007-2011).
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "He served as Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly in 2003 and later as Minority Leader from 2007 to 2011."
He served as Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly in 2003 and later as Minority Leader from 2007 to 2011.
- Premium Times (read via r.jina.ai)
2020-01-26: "A former speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly and 2015 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Auwal Jatau, has been declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of the Zaki federal constituency supplementary election."
A former speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly and 2015 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Auwal Jatau, has been declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of the Zaki federal constituency supplementary election.
- Daily Trust
2022-08-29: "Jatau, a former Speaker of the House of Assembly, promised to reciprocate the honour by being a loyal and supportive deputy for the success of the PDP-led administration"
Jatau, a former Speaker of the House of Assembly, promised to reciprocate the honour by being a loyal and supportive deputy for the success of the PDP-led administration
- Daily Post
2022-08-28: "Honourable Jatau, a former Speaker of the Bauchi State Assembly, promised to reciprocate the honour by being a loyal and supportive running mate"
Honourable Jatau, a former Speaker of the Bauchi State Assembly, promised to reciprocate the honour by being a loyal and supportive running mate
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
2007–2011
Minority Leader
Bauchi State House of Assembly
Minority Leader of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, 2007-2011 (state government profile).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "He served as Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly in 2003 and later as Minority Leader from 2007 to 2011."
He served as Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly in 2003 and later as Minority Leader from 2007 to 2011.
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
2011–2015
Member (7th Assembly, 2011-2015)
House of Representatives (Zaki Federal Constituency, Bauchi State)
Member for Zaki, 2011-2015 (Bauchi State Government profile); sitting member when he won the PDP governorship ticket in December 2014. Stored as a career: swearing-in and exit days not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "His contributions extended to the federal level, where he was a Member of the House of Representatives during the periods 2011–2015 and 2020–2023."
His contributions extended to the federal level, where he was a Member of the House of Representatives during the periods 2011–2015 and 2020–2023.
- Daily Trust (interview with Jatau)
undated interview given after the December 2014 PDP governorship primary (page metadata shows a later re-index date): "I remember within my two years in the National Assembly, I was able to mobilise over 2,000 irrigation pumps."
I remember within my two years in the National Assembly, I was able to mobilise over 2,000 irrigation pumps.
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
Until 2011
Member
Bauchi State House of Assembly
Member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly by 2003 (Speaker that year) until 2011 (Minority Leader 2007-2011); the year he was first elected and his state constituency were not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "He served as Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly in 2003 and later as Minority Leader from 2007 to 2011."
He served as Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly in 2003 and later as Minority Leader from 2007 to 2011.
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
2020–2023
Member
House of Representatives (Zaki Federal Constituency, Bauchi State)
PDP member for Zaki (9th Assembly) after winning the 25 January 2020 supplementary election ordered by the Court of Appeal; still a member in April 2023, before becoming deputy governor on 29 May 2023. Stored as a career because the swearing-in and exit days were not found. He had earlier represented Zaki in 2011-2015 (separate row).
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "His contributions extended to the federal level, where he was a Member of the House of Representatives during the periods 2011–2015 and 2020–2023."
His contributions extended to the federal level, where he was a Member of the House of Representatives during the periods 2011–2015 and 2020–2023.
- Daily Post
2023-04-30: "Jatau, a member of the House of Representatives, who contested the March 18 governorship election as Mohammed’s running mate, appreciated the national leadership of the TUC for the award"
Jatau, a member of the House of Representatives, who contested the March 18 governorship election as Mohammed’s running mate, appreciated the national leadership of the TUC for the award
- Leadership
2022-08-28: "has unveiled a member of the House of Representatives representing Zaki federal constituency of the State, Hon. Mohammed Auwal Jatau, as his running mate for 2023 governorship election."
has unveiled a member of the House of Representatives representing Zaki federal constituency of the State, Hon. Mohammed Auwal Jatau, as his running mate for 2023 governorship election.
- Nigerian Tribune
2020-01-25: "While Jatau polled a total of 15,405 votes, his closest rival, Omar Tata of the APC polled a total of 15,307 votes."
While Jatau polled a total of 15,405 votes, his closest rival, Omar Tata of the APC polled a total of 15,307 votes.
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
The path into public service
From 2019
Commissioner for Health
Bauchi State Government
Nominated by Governor Bala Mohammed on 1 August 2019 and among the 20 commissioners confirmed in September 2019 (swearing-in set for 6 September 2019); assigned the Ministry of Health; still commissioner when he won the Zaki seat on 25 January 2020. Exit date not found.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Premium Times (NAN; read via r.jina.ai)
2019-08-01: "The list also included Umar Adamu,Yakubu Kirfi, Turaki Manga, Adamu Ahmed, Hamisu Shira, Aliyu Tilde,Samaila Burga,Abdulrazak Zaki, Auwal Jatau as well as the only female nominee, Hajara Itas."
The list also included Umar Adamu,Yakubu Kirfi, Turaki Manga, Adamu Ahmed, Hamisu Shira, Aliyu Tilde,Samaila Burga,Abdulrazak Zaki, Auwal Jatau as well as the only female nominee, Hajara Itas.
- Daily Trust
2019-09-09: "The rest are Honourable Hamish M. Shira, Ministry of Environment and Housing; Honourable Mohammed A. Sadiq, Ministry of Commerce & Industries; Umaru Sanda Adamu, Ministry of Water Resources and Auwal Mohammed Jatau, Ministry of Health."
The rest are Honourable Hamish M. Shira, Ministry of Environment and Housing; Honourable Mohammed A. Sadiq, Ministry of Commerce & Industries; Umaru Sanda Adamu, Ministry of Water Resources and Auwal Mohammed Jatau, Ministry of Health.
- Nigerian Tribune
2020-01-25: "Jatau who contested for the same seat during the 2019 general elections is the current Commissioner of Health in Bauchi State."
Jatau who contested for the same seat during the 2019 general elections is the current Commissioner of Health in Bauchi State.
- Nigerian Tribune
2019-09-05: "Others are : Hon Auwal Jatau, Zaki LG, Muhammad Sadiq Dass LG, Abdulkadir Muhd Chika Soro, Alkaleri LG, Hajiya Hajara, Itas/Gadau LG and Turaki Muhammad Manga, Misau LG."
Others are : Hon Auwal Jatau, Zaki LG, Muhammad Sadiq Dass LG, Abdulkadir Muhd Chika Soro, Alkaleri LG, Hajiya Hajara, Itas/Gadau LG and Turaki Muhammad Manga, Misau LG.
- Premium Times (NAN; read via r.jina.ai)
2023–present
Deputy Governor
Bauchi · Allied Peoples Movement
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "H/E Rt. Hon. Mohammed Auwal Jatau Deputy Governor, Bauchi State – Nigeria"
H/E Rt. Hon. Mohammed Auwal Jatau Deputy Governor, Bauchi State – Nigeria
- Daily Post
2023-05-29: "Mohammed alongside his deputy, Muhammad Auwal Jatau, took the oaths of office and allegiance as administered by the state Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi, the state capital."
Mohammed alongside his deputy, Muhammad Auwal Jatau, took the oaths of office and allegiance as administered by the state Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi, the state capital.
- punchng.com
The oaths of office and allegiance were administered to both Mohammed and his deputy by the Chief Judge of the state, Rabi Umar.
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
Life outside
the office.
Work, writing and public family connections. The experiences and relationships beyond a political career.
About Jatau Mohammed AuwalBack to biography
Work & organisations
From 2003
Bauchi State House of Assembly
Speaker · Legislature
Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly in 2003 (state government profile); how long he held the chair was not found. Later Minority Leader (2007-2011).
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "He served as Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly in 2003 and later as Minority Leader from 2007 to 2011."
He served as Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly in 2003 and later as Minority Leader from 2007 to 2011.
- Premium Times (read via r.jina.ai)
2020-01-26: "A former speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly and 2015 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Auwal Jatau, has been declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of the Zaki federal constituency supplementary election."
A former speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly and 2015 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Auwal Jatau, has been declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of the Zaki federal constituency supplementary election.
- Daily Trust
2022-08-29: "Jatau, a former Speaker of the House of Assembly, promised to reciprocate the honour by being a loyal and supportive deputy for the success of the PDP-led administration"
Jatau, a former Speaker of the House of Assembly, promised to reciprocate the honour by being a loyal and supportive deputy for the success of the PDP-led administration
- Daily Post
2022-08-28: "Honourable Jatau, a former Speaker of the Bauchi State Assembly, promised to reciprocate the honour by being a loyal and supportive running mate"
Honourable Jatau, a former Speaker of the Bauchi State Assembly, promised to reciprocate the honour by being a loyal and supportive running mate
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
2020–2023
House of Representatives (Zaki Federal Constituency, Bauchi State)
Member · Legislature
PDP member for Zaki (9th Assembly) after winning the 25 January 2020 supplementary election ordered by the Court of Appeal; still a member in April 2023, before becoming deputy governor on 29 May 2023. Stored as a career because the swearing-in and exit days were not found. He had earlier represented Zaki in 2011-2015 (separate row).
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "His contributions extended to the federal level, where he was a Member of the House of Representatives during the periods 2011–2015 and 2020–2023."
His contributions extended to the federal level, where he was a Member of the House of Representatives during the periods 2011–2015 and 2020–2023.
- Daily Post
2023-04-30: "Jatau, a member of the House of Representatives, who contested the March 18 governorship election as Mohammed’s running mate, appreciated the national leadership of the TUC for the award"
Jatau, a member of the House of Representatives, who contested the March 18 governorship election as Mohammed’s running mate, appreciated the national leadership of the TUC for the award
- Leadership
2022-08-28: "has unveiled a member of the House of Representatives representing Zaki federal constituency of the State, Hon. Mohammed Auwal Jatau, as his running mate for 2023 governorship election."
has unveiled a member of the House of Representatives representing Zaki federal constituency of the State, Hon. Mohammed Auwal Jatau, as his running mate for 2023 governorship election.
- Nigerian Tribune
2020-01-25: "While Jatau polled a total of 15,405 votes, his closest rival, Omar Tata of the APC polled a total of 15,307 votes."
While Jatau polled a total of 15,405 votes, his closest rival, Omar Tata of the APC polled a total of 15,307 votes.
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
2011–2015
House of Representatives (Zaki Federal Constituency, Bauchi State)
Member (7th Assembly, 2011-2015) · Legislature
Member for Zaki, 2011-2015 (Bauchi State Government profile); sitting member when he won the PDP governorship ticket in December 2014. Stored as a career: swearing-in and exit days not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "His contributions extended to the federal level, where he was a Member of the House of Representatives during the periods 2011–2015 and 2020–2023."
His contributions extended to the federal level, where he was a Member of the House of Representatives during the periods 2011–2015 and 2020–2023.
- Daily Trust (interview with Jatau)
undated interview given after the December 2014 PDP governorship primary (page metadata shows a later re-index date): "I remember within my two years in the National Assembly, I was able to mobilise over 2,000 irrigation pumps."
I remember within my two years in the National Assembly, I was able to mobilise over 2,000 irrigation pumps.
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
Until 2011
Bauchi State House of Assembly
Member · Legislature
Member of the Bauchi State House of Assembly by 2003 (Speaker that year) until 2011 (Minority Leader 2007-2011); the year he was first elected and his state constituency were not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "He served as Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly in 2003 and later as Minority Leader from 2007 to 2011."
He served as Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly in 2003 and later as Minority Leader from 2007 to 2011.
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
2007–2011
Bauchi State House of Assembly
Minority Leader · Legislature
Minority Leader of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, 2007-2011 (state government profile).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "He served as Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly in 2003 and later as Minority Leader from 2007 to 2011."
He served as Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly in 2003 and later as Minority Leader from 2007 to 2011.
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
1999–2003
School of Nursing Education, Bauchi
Nurse Educator · employee · Health / education
Nurse educator, 1999-2003 (state government profile).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "He served as a Nurse Educator at the School of Nursing Education, Bauchi, from 1999 to 2003, and as a Nurse Clinician at Bauchi and Katagum General Hospitals from 1995 to 1997."
He served as a Nurse Educator at the School of Nursing Education, Bauchi, from 1999 to 2003, and as a Nurse Clinician at Bauchi and Katagum General Hospitals from 1995 to 1997.
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
1995–1997
General Hospitals, Bauchi and Katagum
Nurse Clinician · employee · Health
Nurse clinician at Bauchi and Katagum General Hospitals, 1995-1997 (state government profile).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "He served as a Nurse Educator at the School of Nursing Education, Bauchi, from 1999 to 2003, and as a Nurse Clinician at Bauchi and Katagum General Hospitals from 1995 to 1997."
He served as a Nurse Educator at the School of Nursing Education, Bauchi, from 1999 to 2003, and as a Nurse Clinician at Bauchi and Katagum General Hospitals from 1995 to 1997.
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
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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The record,
in public.
Elections contested, legislation and recognition. Read the entries, follow their sources, and form your own view.
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At the ballot
2027 · Senatorial primary
Allied Peoples Movement · Won · Bauchi · Bauchi North
Record notes
constituency: Bauchi North Senatorial District · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 26, p.19; INEC name: JATAU MOHAMMED AUWAL; age 58; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE GRADE II CERT (TEACHER) M.Sc (HONS) MERIT · Primary: affirmed as APM Bauchi North senatorial candidate by consensus at Government House, Bauchi, on Thursday 28 May 2026 (Punch, 29 May 2026); no votes or opponents reported.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- inecnigeria.org
Jatau Mohammed Auwal — senatorial 2027
- Punch
2026-05-29: "The party also affirmed the Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, as its governorship candidate, Commissioner for Water Resources, Nuhu Zaki, as the Bauchi Central Senatorial District candidate, and deputy governor, Auwal Jatau, as the Bauchi North Senatorial District candidate."
The party also affirmed the Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, as its governorship candidate, Commissioner for Water Resources, Nuhu Zaki, as the Bauchi Central Senatorial District candidate, and deputy governor, Auwal Jatau, as the Bauchi North Senatorial District candidate.
- inecnigeria.org
2023 · Deputy Gubernatorial election
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Bauchi
525,280 votes · 50.78%
Record notes
Running mate to Governor Bala Mohammed (PDP), named in August 2022 in place of Baba Tela; governorship poll of 18 March 2023. Vote figures not imported. Votes are the ticket’s: 525,280 of 1,034,379 valid votes (50.78%) against 432,272 for Sadique Abubakar (APC); declared on Monday 20 March 2023.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Premium Times (read via r.jina.ai)
2023-03-20: "The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said Mr Mohammed polled 525,280 votes while his closest rival, Sadique Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 432,272 votes."
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said Mr Mohammed polled 525,280 votes while his closest rival, Sadique Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 432,272 votes.
- Daily Trust
2022-08-29: "Jatau, a former Speaker of the House of Assembly, promised to reciprocate the honour by being a loyal and supportive deputy for the success of the PDP-led administration"
Jatau, a former Speaker of the House of Assembly, promised to reciprocate the honour by being a loyal and supportive deputy for the success of the PDP-led administration
- Daily Post
2023-04-30: "Jatau, a member of the House of Representatives, who contested the March 18 governorship election as Mohammed’s running mate, appreciated the national leadership of the TUC for the award"
Jatau, a member of the House of Representatives, who contested the March 18 governorship election as Mohammed’s running mate, appreciated the national leadership of the TUC for the award
- Premium Times (read via r.jina.ai)
2019 · House Of Reps election
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Bauchi · Zaki
15,405 votes
Record notes
2019 general election for Zaki Federal Constituency, completed by a supplementary poll on Saturday 25 January 2020 ordered by the Court of Appeal; INEC returning officer Prof. Ahmed Kutama declared him winner with 15,405 votes to 15,307 for Omar Tata (APC). election_date = the supplementary poll day.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Daily Post (NAN)
2019-09-20: "The tribunal issued the order while delivering judgement in a petition filed by Auwal Jatau of the PDP, challenging the victory of Umar Tata of the All Progressives Congress, APC."
The tribunal issued the order while delivering judgement in a petition filed by Auwal Jatau of the PDP, challenging the victory of Umar Tata of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
- Premium Times (read via r.jina.ai)
2020-01-26: "In the supplementary elections results announced by the returning officer, Ahmed Kutama, a professor, Mr Jatau polled 782, while Mr Tata got 401 votes."
In the supplementary elections results announced by the returning officer, Ahmed Kutama, a professor, Mr Jatau polled 782, while Mr Tata got 401 votes.
- Nigerian Tribune
2020-01-25: "While Jatau polled a total of 15,405 votes, his closest rival, Omar Tata of the APC polled a total of 15,307 votes."
While Jatau polled a total of 15,405 votes, his closest rival, Omar Tata of the APC polled a total of 15,307 votes.
- Daily Post (NAN)
2015 · Gubernatorial primary
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Bauchi
368 votes
Record notes
PDP governorship primary held overnight at the Multipurpose Centre, Bauchi (reported 9 December 2014; exact day not stated): Jatau 368, Babayo Garba Gamawa 116, former Minister of State for Health Ali Pate 86, Adamu Gumba 20, Bappa Azare 3; 842 delegates accredited, 9 invalid votes. Former SGF Yayale Ahmed withdrew on the eve. Pate called for the result to be cancelled; the party said it would not replace Jatau.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Premium Times (read via r.jina.ai)
2014-12-09: "Mr. Jatau polled 368 votes in an election held overnight at the Multipurpose centre in Bauchi."
Mr. Jatau polled 368 votes in an election held overnight at the Multipurpose centre in Bauchi.
- Premium Times (read via r.jina.ai)
2015 · Gubernatorial election
Peoples Democratic Party · Lost · Bauchi
282,650 votes
Record notes
PDP governorship candidate (Governor Isa Yuguda’s political protege, from Bauchi North). Poll of Saturday 11 April 2015; on Sunday 12 April 2015 returning officer Prof. Mohammed Faruk declared Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar (APC) the winner with 654,934 votes; Jatau (PDP) came second with 282,650 of ten candidates.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Premium Times (NAN; read via r.jina.ai)
2015-04-12: "His closest opponent, Mohammed Jatau of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), secured 282,650 votes."
His closest opponent, Mohammed Jatau of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), secured 282,650 votes.
- Premium Times (CDD analysis; read via r.jina.ai)
2015-04-10: "governorship and state houses of assembly elections in April 11, 2015"
governorship and state houses of assembly elections in April 11, 2015
- Daily Trust
2015-04-07: "Jatau, the PDP candidate comes from the Bauchi North senatorial zone of the state which has been agitating for power shift."
Jatau, the PDP candidate comes from the Bauchi North senatorial zone of the state which has been agitating for power shift.
- Daily Post
2022-08-28: "Hon. Auwal Jatau, the Bauchi PDP Gubernatorial flag bearer in 2015, was defeated by Mohammed Abdullahi of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who served only one term in office."
Hon. Auwal Jatau, the Bauchi PDP Gubernatorial flag bearer in 2015, was defeated by Mohammed Abdullahi of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who served only one term in office.
- Premium Times (NAN; read via r.jina.ai)
2011 · House Of Reps election
Won · Bauchi · Zaki
Record notes
Elected for Zaki Federal Constituency in the 2011 general election and served 2011-2015 (Bauchi State Government profile; in a December 2014 interview he spoke of his time "in the National Assembly" and "the area I am representing"). Poll day, party label and votes not found in sources read.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
undated page, retrieved 2026-10-05: "His contributions extended to the federal level, where he was a Member of the House of Representatives during the periods 2011–2015 and 2020–2023."
His contributions extended to the federal level, where he was a Member of the House of Representatives during the periods 2011–2015 and 2020–2023.
- Daily Trust (interview with Jatau)
undated interview given after the December 2014 PDP governorship primary (page metadata shows a later re-index date): "I remember within my two years in the National Assembly, I was able to mobilise over 2,000 irrigation pumps."
I remember within my two years in the National Assembly, I was able to mobilise over 2,000 irrigation pumps.
- Bauchi State Government (official Deputy Governor’s profile)
Recognition
Madugun Katagum (traditional title)
2024 · Katagum Emirate Council (Emir of Katagum, Alhaji Umar Farouk II)
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Blueprint
2024-09-06: "Receiving the letter of his comferment of the traditional title of Madugun Katagum, the deputy governor, Auwal Jatau expressed his profound gratitude and appreciation to the emir for finding him worthy of the traditional title"
Receiving the letter of his comferment of the traditional title of Madugun Katagum, the deputy governor, Auwal Jatau expressed his profound gratitude and appreciation to the emir for finding him worthy of the traditional title
- Blueprint
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