Senate · Adamawa Central · 2027

All Progressives Congress (APC)

Mustapha Salihu

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

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Mustapha SalihuFor Senator

Before the ballot,
a life in the making.

The places, education and experiences behind this candidate.

Mustapha Salihu (listed by INEC as Salihu Mustapha), widely styled "Comrade", is the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Adamawa Central Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026). INEC lists him as a 49-year-old man who declared the First School Leaving Certificate, the SSCE and a PhD. He is reported to hail from Hildi in Hong Local Government Area; his 2021 journal articles place him in conflict, peace and strategic studies at Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, and he was called to the Nigerian Bar in July 2025. In May 2026 he described himself as a former military man; no service details were found. He holds the traditional titles Sa'in Adamawa (approved by the Adamawa Emirate Council in 2021) and Baraden Jimeta. He has spoken of being in the CPC, one of the APC's founding parties, in 2011. Around July 2017 the APC named him acting National Vice Chairman for the North-East, and the June 2018 national convention elected him to the post. In October 2018 the North-East zonal secretary announced his suspension over allegations including forgery and failure to call meetings; the National Working Committee declared it a nullity and he said the zone had no power to suspend him. In March 2020 he backed the court order suspending national chairman Adams Oshiomhole, and in June 2020 he disowned an FCT High Court interim order, obtained in his name, that made him acting National Secretary, saying he was not a party to the suit. He left office when the NEC dissolved the National Working Committee on 25 June 2020 and was returned at the 26 March 2022 convention. In February 2023 his ward in Yola North suspended him for alleged anti-party activities; the state party called it void and the ward withdrew it within a week. President Bola Tinubu named him chairman of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria board on 24 January 2025 (council inaugurated 25 July 2025) and chairman of the board of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on 28 March 2025. In June 2025, at the APC North-East summit in Gombe, he left Vice President Kashim Shettima out of the zone's endorsement of Tinubu (he said party rules required it) and was attacked by people posing as delegates. After the Ganye state constituency by-election of 16 August 2025, a social media video accused him of carrying away election materials; he denied it, saying he had asked police to secure the materials from thugs. No investigation was found. He handed over as National Vice Chairman after the zone elected Idris Shuaibu on 25 March 2026. He declared for the APC governorship ticket on 6 May 2026 (the PDP governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, received him during his consultations), then withdrew on 20-21 May 2026 on directives from the party's national leadership to take the Adamawa Central senatorial slot. At the primary of 23 May 2026 he was declared the winner with 147,219 votes (Daily Post and The Nation; Blueprint reported 141,219) against eight others, including the serving senator Aminu Iya Abbas (2,182). In June 2026 a Tinubu women's support group and zonal elders said he had campaigned for governor rather than the Senate and asked that the ticket go to Aliyu Abbati Abdulhameed. No court challenge was found, and he remained the candidate on INEC's final list.

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Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation
2025-07-25: "The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, on Friday, 25th July 2025, inaugurated the newly constituted 5th Governing Council of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)"
The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, on Friday, 25th July 2025, inaugurated the newly constituted 5th Governing Council of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
Voice of Nigeria
2025-06-20: "The attackers, alleged to have been smuggled into the venue posing as delegates, reportedly targeted Mustapha, who also holds the traditional title of Sa’in Adamawa."
The attackers, alleged to have been smuggled into the venue posing as delegates, reportedly targeted Mustapha, who also holds the traditional title of Sa’in Adamawa.
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.7 SN 28: "28 ADAMAWA ADAMAWA CENTRAL SALIHU MUSTAPHA APC None 49 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE Ph.D"
28 ADAMAWA ADAMAWA CENTRAL SALIHU MUSTAPHA APC None 49 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE Ph.D
Newsdiaryonline (read via web.archive.org)
2017-07-10: "Comrade MustaphaSalihu, hails from Hildi in Hong local government area and he is believed to be a close associate of the suspended Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir David Lawal."
Comrade MustaphaSalihu, hails from Hildi in Hong local government area and he is believed to be a close associate of the suspended Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir David Lawal.
Tribune
2025-08-17: "Following the just-concluded by-election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-East vice chairman, Mustapha Salihu, has denied a trending social media video that he snatched election materials during Saturday’s State Constituency by-elections in Ganye, Adamawa State."
Following the just-concluded by-election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-East vice chairman, Mustapha Salihu, has denied a trending social media video that he snatched election materials during Saturday’s State Constituency by-elections in Ganye, Adamawa State.
Premium Times (WP REST API)
2023-02-27: "“We have lifted the suspension earlier slammed on Comrade Mustapha Salihu, North-East National Vice Chairman of the party."
“We have lifted the suspension earlier slammed on Comrade Mustapha Salihu, North-East National Vice Chairman of the party.
Blueprint
2018-08-31: "CPC in 2011 we went through direct primaries and we didn’t find it funny because there were some prerequisites we didn’t meet before we embarked on that primaries"
CPC in 2011 we went through direct primaries and we didn’t find it funny because there were some prerequisites we didn’t meet before we embarked on that primaries
Premium Times (WP REST API)
2022-03-28: "7. National Vice Chairman (North East): Mustapha Salihu (Adamawa State)"
7. National Vice Chairman (North East): Mustapha Salihu (Adamawa State)
The Nation
2026-06-08: "We followed Mustapha Salihu throughout the 21 local government areas for the campaign for governor, but embarrassingly, we were told that Mustapha Salihu is the senatorial candidate for the central zone; this is a mockery of democracy and our party and the president’s zero tolerance for injustice."
We followed Mustapha Salihu throughout the 21 local government areas for the campaign for governor, but embarrassingly, we were told that Mustapha Salihu is the senatorial candidate for the central zone; this is a mockery of democracy and our party and the president’s zero tolerance for injustice.
Daily Post
2025-06-17: "Salihu told Channels Television on Monday that his decision to omit the Vice president from the endorsement at the APC North-East summit in Gombe was deliberate and in line with the party’s convention and constitutional provisions."
Salihu told Channels Television on Monday that his decision to omit the Vice president from the endorsement at the APC North-East summit in Gombe was deliberate and in line with the party’s convention and constitutional provisions.
ThisDay
2020-06-18: "Salihu insisted that he was not a party to the said suit, saying that it was not in his character to play dirty politics, especially when the party is going through trying times."
Salihu insisted that he was not a party to the said suit, saying that it was not in his character to play dirty politics, especially when the party is going through trying times.
Tribune
2023-02-20: "The National Vice Chairman (North-East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Mustapha Salihu has been suspended for six months by Rumde Ward Working Committee of the party in Yola North Local Government Area over alleged anti-party activities."
The National Vice Chairman (North-East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Mustapha Salihu has been suspended for six months by Rumde Ward Working Committee of the party in Yola North Local Government Area over alleged anti-party activities.
Daily Post
2020-03-04: "Salihu backed the ruling of the court because Oshiomhole was allegedly on the verge of creating chaos in the party."
Salihu backed the ruling of the court because Oshiomhole was allegedly on the verge of creating chaos in the party.
Peoples Gazette
2026-05-06: "Mr Salihu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the pledge on Wednesday in Yola while formally declaring his intention to contest governorship."
Mr Salihu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the pledge on Wednesday in Yola while formally declaring his intention to contest governorship.
Peoples Gazette
2025-03-28: "Mustapha Salihu, APC state chairman, Adamawa, board chairman, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons."
Mustapha Salihu, APC state chairman, Adamawa, board chairman, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons.
Premium Times (WP REST API)
2018-06-26: "9. Mustapha Salihu – Nat. Vice Chairman (NE)"
9. Mustapha Salihu – Nat. Vice Chairman (NE)
Premium Times (WP REST API)
2018-10-15: "“We state categorically that the purported suspension is a nullity as the North-east zonal office does not have such powers to suspend a national officer."
“We state categorically that the purported suspension is a nullity as the North-east zonal office does not have such powers to suspend a national officer.
Vanguard
2025-07-11: "Salihu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice Chairman, North East, and Chairman of the Governing Boards of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), was among the latest batch of legal practitioners sworn in by the Body of Benchers."
Salihu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice Chairman, North East, and Chairman of the Governing Boards of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), was among the latest batch of legal practitioners sworn in by the Body of Benchers.
The Nation
2026-05-25: "In the primary conducted on Saturday, May 23, with results announced late into the night, Mustapha Salihu polled 147,219 votes to win the Adamawa Central senatorial ticket."
In the primary conducted on Saturday, May 23, with results announced late into the night, Mustapha Salihu polled 147,219 votes to win the Adamawa Central senatorial ticket.
Premium Times (WP REST API)
2020-06-25: "This followed the dissolution of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Adams Oshiomhole."
This followed the dissolution of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Adams Oshiomhole.
Daily Post
2025-01-24: "TEACHERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA – Comrade Mustapha Salihu, Chairman (Adamawa)"
TEACHERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA – Comrade Mustapha Salihu, Chairman (Adamawa)
European Scientific Journal (ESJ)
2021-04-30: "Conflict Peace & Strategic Studies, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja"
Conflict Peace & Strategic Studies, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja
Daily Post
2026-06-11: "The elders insisted that, for fairness and justice, the ticket should be given to Abdulraheem Abbati, who they said legitimately contested for the seat."
The elders insisted that, for fairness and justice, the ticket should be given to Abdulraheem Abbati, who they said legitimately contested for the seat.
TGNews (Yola)
2021-09-16: "The Lamido Adamawa, His Royal Highness, Dr Muhammadu Aliyu Barkindo Mustapha has approved the conferment of Sa’I Adamawa traditional tittle to Comrade Mustapha Salihu."
The Lamido Adamawa, His Royal Highness, Dr Muhammadu Aliyu Barkindo Mustapha has approved the conferment of Sa’I Adamawa traditional tittle to Comrade Mustapha Salihu.
Punch (read via r.jina.ai)
2026-06-11: "“The President himself knows that Mustapha Salihu did not contest for the Senate; he contested for governor. It was Abdulraheem Abbati who contested for the Senate in the Central Senatorial Zone. So, how can Salihu become the senatorial candidate in the zone?” he asked."
“The President himself knows that Mustapha Salihu did not contest for the Senate; he contested for governor. It was Abdulraheem Abbati who contested for the Senate in the Central Senatorial Zone. So, how can Salihu become the senatorial candidate in the zone?” he asked.
Blueprint
2022-03-25: "The senator representing Adamawa North, Adamawa state, Mr. Isha Abbo, has endorsed Comrade Mustapha Salihu who is aspiring for the North-east vice-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)."
The senator representing Adamawa North, Adamawa state, Mr. Isha Abbo, has endorsed Comrade Mustapha Salihu who is aspiring for the North-east vice-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Blueprint
2026-05-13: "He further noted that as a former military man and expert on security issues with specialisation on international terrorism and national security, he will deployed his military background, knowledge and expertise to bear in the security architecture of the state."
He further noted that as a former military man and expert on security issues with specialisation on international terrorism and national security, he will deployed his military background, knowledge and expertise to bear in the security architecture of the state.
Daily Trust (read via r.jina.ai)
2026-05-21: "“The Comrade Mustapha Salihu campaign organization wishes to inform his coordinators and teaming supporters that following directives from the leadership of the party at the National level he has stepped down from the gubernatorial elections and will take up the senatorial candidate of the central senatorial zone."
“The Comrade Mustapha Salihu campaign organization wishes to inform his coordinators and teaming supporters that following directives from the leadership of the party at the National level he has stepped down from the gubernatorial elections and will take up the senatorial candidate of the central senatorial zone.
Blueprint
2026-05-24: "Announcing the result in Yola, the chairman of the election committee for Adamawa state, Prof.Ahmed Yusha’ u, announced Mustapha, who withdrew from the governorship winner of the election having polled 141,219 votes to defeat 8 others including incumbent Senator Aminu Iya Abbass, who came a distance second."
Announcing the result in Yola, the chairman of the election committee for Adamawa state, Prof.Ahmed Yusha’ u, announced Mustapha, who withdrew from the governorship winner of the election having polled 141,219 votes to defeat 8 others including incumbent Senator Aminu Iya Abbass, who came a distance second.
Daily Post
2018-02-15: "Salihu said this while speaking at the National Headquarters of the Party in Abuja on Thursday, after being installed as ‘Grand Commander of Nigerian Students’ by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)."
Salihu said this while speaking at the National Headquarters of the Party in Abuja on Thursday, after being installed as ‘Grand Commander of Nigerian Students’ by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).
Premium Times (read via r.jina.ai)
2026-03-26: "The outgoing National Vice Chairman of the APC for the North-east, Mustapha Salihu, expressed appreciation to governors and party stakeholders for the support received during his tenure, assuring that he and his team would continue to work for the party’s success."
The outgoing National Vice Chairman of the APC for the North-east, Mustapha Salihu, expressed appreciation to governors and party stakeholders for the support received during his tenure, assuring that he and his team would continue to work for the party’s success.
Daily Post
2026-05-24: "Mustapha Salihu, who was the National Vice Chairman for the North-East until he was succeeded earlier this year, polled 147,219 votes to win the Adamawa Central senatorial ticket."
Mustapha Salihu, who was the National Vice Chairman for the North-East until he was succeeded earlier this year, polled 147,219 votes to win the Adamawa Central senatorial ticket.
Blueprint
2026-05-06: "In what can be described as an unexpected twist in the politics of Adamawa state, the immediate past national vice chairman, North East of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Mustapha salihu, has joined the governorship race on APC platform."
In what can be described as an unexpected twist in the politics of Adamawa state, the immediate past national vice chairman, North East of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Comrade Mustapha salihu, has joined the governorship race on APC platform.
Leadership
2025-04-12: "A member of the governing council, Nigeria maritime university, Okerenkoko, Benedict Aguele, has congratulated Comrade Mustapha Salihu, on his recent appointment as Chairman of the Board of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)."
A member of the governing council, Nigeria maritime university, Okerenkoko, Benedict Aguele, has congratulated Comrade Mustapha Salihu, on his recent appointment as Chairman of the Board of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).
Blueprint
2025-12-19: "“Mustapha Salihu could be said to be a brother to me as we both originated from Hong Local Government."
“Mustapha Salihu could be said to be a brother to me as we both originated from Hong Local Government.
Daily Post
2023-02-20: "As in the case of Binani, however, the state leadership of the party has come out to declare Salihu’s suspension null and void."
As in the case of Binani, however, the state leadership of the party has come out to declare Salihu’s suspension null and void.

School years & education

Until 2025
Nigerian Law School
BL (called to the Nigerian Bar) · Law
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation
  2025-07-25: "In his remarks, Chairman of the Council, Barrister Dr. Mustapha Salihu, pledged full commitment to the"
  In his remarks, Chairman of the Council, Barrister Dr. Mustapha Salihu, pledged full commitment to the
- Vanguard
  2025-07-11: "Salihu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice Chairman, North East, and Chairman of the Governing Boards of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), was among the latest batch of legal practitioners sworn in by the Body of Benchers."
  Salihu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice Chairman, North East, and Chairman of the Governing Boards of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), was among the latest batch of legal practitioners sworn in by the Body of Benchers.
- Blueprint
  2026-03-13: "Salihu has a very impressive educational background, with a Ph.D. in Security and Strategic Studies, MSc in the same field, BSc in Sociology and, LLB and BL."
  Salihu has a very impressive educational background, with a Ph.D. in Security and Strategic Studies, MSc in the same field, BSc in Sociology and, LLB and BL.
Dates not recorded
Institution not stated
PhD · Security and Strategic Studies
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- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
  2026-09-12, p.7 SN 28: "28 ADAMAWA ADAMAWA CENTRAL SALIHU MUSTAPHA APC None 49 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE Ph.D"
  28 ADAMAWA ADAMAWA CENTRAL SALIHU MUSTAPHA APC None 49 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE Ph.D
- Blueprint
  2026-03-13: "Salihu has a very impressive educational background, with a Ph.D. in Security and Strategic Studies, MSc in the same field, BSc in Sociology and, LLB and BL."
  Salihu has a very impressive educational background, with a Ph.D. in Security and Strategic Studies, MSc in the same field, BSc in Sociology and, LLB and BL.

A working life

2017–2026
National Vice Chairman (North-East)
All Progressives Congress (APC)
Member of the APC National Working Committee for the North-East zone. Named acting National Vice Chairman (North-East) by the national secretariat around July 2017 (endorsed by the zone's APC governors; protested by a group of zonal elders), succeeding Babachir David Lawal in the seat. Elected to the post at the national convention of 23-24 June 2018 (list published 26 June 2018). In October 2018 the North-East zonal secretary announced his suspension and set up a panel on allegations including forgery and failure to convene meetings; the NWC declared the suspension a nullity (15 October 2018) and he called it unconstitutional. Out of office when the NEC dissolved the Oshiomhole-led NWC on 25 June 2020; returned at the 26 March 2022 national convention. In February 2023 his Rumde ward (Yola North) executives suspended him for six months for alleged anti-party activities; the state working committee called it void and the ward withdrew it on 27 February 2023. Succeeded by Idris Shuaibu, elected by consensus at the North-East zonal congress in Gombe on 25 March 2026 ahead of the 27-28 March 2026 national convention.
Read the evidence · 14 sources
- Premium Times (WP REST API)
  2020-06-25: "This followed the dissolution of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Adams Oshiomhole."
  This followed the dissolution of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Adams Oshiomhole.
- Newsdiaryonline (read via web.archive.org)
  2017-07-10: "Chairman of the party,Mr. Ibrahim Bilal communicated the official position of the party and stakeholders at a press briefing in Yola Monday, stressing that all the Governors of the North East States under the platform of the party(APC) and their party executives endorsed the appointment of comrade Mustapha Salihu in acting capacity before proper election in the forthcoming convention of the party."
  Chairman of the party,Mr. Ibrahim Bilal communicated the official position of the party and stakeholders at a press briefing in Yola Monday, stressing that all the Governors of the North East States under the platform of the party(APC) and their party executives endorsed the appointment of comrade Mustapha Salihu in acting capacity before proper election in the forthcoming convention of the party.
- Premium Times (WP REST API; NAN)
  2018-10-17: "According to him, the committee is mandated to look into the allegations of alleged forgery, failure to convene meetings, causing disharmony and disunity preferred against the suspended vice chairman."
  According to him, the committee is mandated to look into the allegations of alleged forgery, failure to convene meetings, causing disharmony and disunity preferred against the suspended vice chairman.
- Premium Times (WP REST API)
  2018-10-15: "“We state categorically that the purported suspension is a nullity as the North-east zonal office does not have such powers to suspend a national officer."
  “We state categorically that the purported suspension is a nullity as the North-east zonal office does not have such powers to suspend a national officer.
- Premium Times (WP REST API)
  2018-06-26: "9. Mustapha Salihu – Nat. Vice Chairman (NE)"
  9. Mustapha Salihu – Nat. Vice Chairman (NE)
- Premium Times (WP REST API)
  2023-02-27: "“We have lifted the suspension earlier slammed on Comrade Mustapha Salihu, North-East National Vice Chairman of the party."
  “We have lifted the suspension earlier slammed on Comrade Mustapha Salihu, North-East National Vice Chairman of the party.
- Blueprint
  2022-03-03: "“For the avoidance of doubt, Comrade Salihu was the National Vice Chairman, North-east of the All Progressives Congress (APC) when we had another Comrade, Adams Oshiomhole as National Chairman."
  “For the avoidance of doubt, Comrade Salihu was the National Vice Chairman, North-east of the All Progressives Congress (APC) when we had another Comrade, Adams Oshiomhole as National Chairman.
- Tribune
  2023-02-20: "The National Vice Chairman (North-East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Mustapha Salihu has been suspended for six months by Rumde Ward Working Committee of the party in Yola North Local Government Area over alleged anti-party activities."
  The National Vice Chairman (North-East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Mustapha Salihu has been suspended for six months by Rumde Ward Working Committee of the party in Yola North Local Government Area over alleged anti-party activities.
- Premium Times (WP REST API)
  2022-03-28: "7. National Vice Chairman (North East): Mustapha Salihu (Adamawa State)"
  7. National Vice Chairman (North East): Mustapha Salihu (Adamawa State)
- Daily Post
  2023-02-20: "As in the case of Binani, however, the state leadership of the party has come out to declare Salihu’s suspension null and void."
  As in the case of Binani, however, the state leadership of the party has come out to declare Salihu’s suspension null and void.
- Daily Post
  2018-02-15: "Mustapha Salihu, the National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), North East, Comrade, has said that the ideology behind Boko Haram insurgency has made it very difficult for President Muhammadu Buhari to completely defeat the terrorist group."
  Mustapha Salihu, the National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), North East, Comrade, has said that the ideology behind Boko Haram insurgency has made it very difficult for President Muhammadu Buhari to completely defeat the terrorist group.
- Blueprint
  2022-03-25: "The senator representing Adamawa North, Adamawa state, Mr. Isha Abbo, has endorsed Comrade Mustapha Salihu who is aspiring for the North-east vice-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)."
  The senator representing Adamawa North, Adamawa state, Mr. Isha Abbo, has endorsed Comrade Mustapha Salihu who is aspiring for the North-east vice-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- Daily Post
  2026-05-24: "Mustapha Salihu, who was the National Vice Chairman for the North-East until he was succeeded earlier this year, polled 147,219 votes to win the Adamawa Central senatorial ticket."
  Mustapha Salihu, who was the National Vice Chairman for the North-East until he was succeeded earlier this year, polled 147,219 votes to win the Adamawa Central senatorial ticket.
- Premium Times (read via r.jina.ai)
  2026-03-26: "The outgoing National Vice Chairman of the APC for the North-east, Mustapha Salihu, expressed appreciation to governors and party stakeholders for the support received during his tenure, assuring that he and his team would continue to work for the party’s success."
  The outgoing National Vice Chairman of the APC for the North-east, Mustapha Salihu, expressed appreciation to governors and party stakeholders for the support received during his tenure, assuring that he and his team would continue to work for the party’s success.
From 2025
Chairman, Governing Council
Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
Appointed board chairman in President Tinubu's list of 42 federal board appointments announced 24 January 2025; assumed office with a familiarisation visit to the TRCN headquarters in Abuja around 20-21 March 2025; the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, formally inaugurated the 5th Governing Council with him as chairman on 25 July 2025. Still chairman in October 2025; end of tenure not found.
Read the evidence · 5 sources
- Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation
  2025-07-25: "The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, on Friday, 25th July 2025, inaugurated the newly constituted 5th Governing Council of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)"
  The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, on Friday, 25th July 2025, inaugurated the newly constituted 5th Governing Council of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
- Leadership
  2025-03-22: "Salihu gave the indication when he assumed office as the board chairman of the TRCN in Abuja."
  Salihu gave the indication when he assumed office as the board chairman of the TRCN in Abuja.
- Tribune
  2025-03-21: "He made the assertion during a familiarisation visit to the TRCN headquarters, where he pledged to advance teachers’ welfare, uphold professional standards, and enhance the administration of the Council’s affairs."
  He made the assertion during a familiarisation visit to the TRCN headquarters, where he pledged to advance teachers’ welfare, uphold professional standards, and enhance the administration of the Council’s affairs.
- Daily Trust (sponsored post)
  2025-10-27: "In attendance was the APC National Vice Chairman (North-East) and Chairman, Governing Board of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Comrade Mustapha Salihu, PhD,"
  In attendance was the APC National Vice Chairman (North-East) and Chairman, Governing Board of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Comrade Mustapha Salihu, PhD,
- Daily Post
  2025-01-24: "TEACHERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA – Comrade Mustapha Salihu, Chairman (Adamawa)"
  TEACHERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA – Comrade Mustapha Salihu, Chairman (Adamawa)

The path into public service

From 2025
Chairman, Governing Board
National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)
Named chairman of the NAPTIP governing board in President Tinubu's appointments of APC officials announced 28 March 2025 (the Premium Times and Peoples Gazette lists label him "APC State Chairman, Adamawa", apparently in error). Still described as chairman of the NAPTIP board in July and October 2025. Inauguration date and end of tenure not found.
Read the evidence · 5 sources
- Vanguard
  2025-07-11: "Salihu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice Chairman, North East, and Chairman of the Governing Boards of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), was among the latest batch of legal practitioners sworn in by the Body of Benchers."
  Salihu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice Chairman, North East, and Chairman of the Governing Boards of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), was among the latest batch of legal practitioners sworn in by the Body of Benchers.
- Daily Trust (sponsored post)
  2025-10-27: "In attendance was the APC National Vice Chairman (North-East) and Chairman, Governing Board of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Comrade Mustapha Salihu, PhD,"
  In attendance was the APC National Vice Chairman (North-East) and Chairman, Governing Board of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Comrade Mustapha Salihu, PhD,
- Peoples Gazette
  2025-03-28: "Mustapha Salihu, APC state chairman, Adamawa, board chairman, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons."
  Mustapha Salihu, APC state chairman, Adamawa, board chairman, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons.
- Premium Times (read via r.jina.ai)
  2025-03-28: "Mustapha Salihu, APC State Chairman, Adamawa State – Board Chairman, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)."
  Mustapha Salihu, APC State Chairman, Adamawa State – Board Chairman, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).
- Leadership
  2025-04-12: "A member of the governing council, Nigeria maritime university, Okerenkoko, Benedict Aguele, has congratulated Comrade Mustapha Salihu, on his recent appointment as Chairman of the Board of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)."
  A member of the governing council, Nigeria maritime university, Okerenkoko, Benedict Aguele, has congratulated Comrade Mustapha Salihu, on his recent appointment as Chairman of the Board of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).

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From 2025
Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
Chairman, Governing Council · Education regulation
Appointed board chairman in President Tinubu's list of 42 federal board appointments announced 24 January 2025; assumed office with a familiarisation visit to the TRCN headquarters in Abuja around 20-21 March 2025; the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, formally inaugurated the 5th Governing Council with him as chairman on 25 July 2025. Still chairman in October 2025; end of tenure not found.
Read the evidence · 5 sources
- Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation
  2025-07-25: "The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, on Friday, 25th July 2025, inaugurated the newly constituted 5th Governing Council of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)"
  The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, on Friday, 25th July 2025, inaugurated the newly constituted 5th Governing Council of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
- Leadership
  2025-03-22: "Salihu gave the indication when he assumed office as the board chairman of the TRCN in Abuja."
  Salihu gave the indication when he assumed office as the board chairman of the TRCN in Abuja.
- Tribune
  2025-03-21: "He made the assertion during a familiarisation visit to the TRCN headquarters, where he pledged to advance teachers’ welfare, uphold professional standards, and enhance the administration of the Council’s affairs."
  He made the assertion during a familiarisation visit to the TRCN headquarters, where he pledged to advance teachers’ welfare, uphold professional standards, and enhance the administration of the Council’s affairs.
- Daily Trust (sponsored post)
  2025-10-27: "In attendance was the APC National Vice Chairman (North-East) and Chairman, Governing Board of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Comrade Mustapha Salihu, PhD,"
  In attendance was the APC National Vice Chairman (North-East) and Chairman, Governing Board of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Comrade Mustapha Salihu, PhD,
- Daily Post
  2025-01-24: "TEACHERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA – Comrade Mustapha Salihu, Chairman (Adamawa)"
  TEACHERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA – Comrade Mustapha Salihu, Chairman (Adamawa)
2017–2026
All Progressives Congress (APC)
National Vice Chairman (North-East) · Politics
Member of the APC National Working Committee for the North-East zone. Named acting National Vice Chairman (North-East) by the national secretariat around July 2017 (endorsed by the zone's APC governors; protested by a group of zonal elders), succeeding Babachir David Lawal in the seat. Elected to the post at the national convention of 23-24 June 2018 (list published 26 June 2018). In October 2018 the North-East zonal secretary announced his suspension and set up a panel on allegations including forgery and failure to convene meetings; the NWC declared the suspension a nullity (15 October 2018) and he called it unconstitutional. Out of office when the NEC dissolved the Oshiomhole-led NWC on 25 June 2020; returned at the 26 March 2022 national convention. In February 2023 his Rumde ward (Yola North) executives suspended him for six months for alleged anti-party activities; the state working committee called it void and the ward withdrew it on 27 February 2023. Succeeded by Idris Shuaibu, elected by consensus at the North-East zonal congress in Gombe on 25 March 2026 ahead of the 27-28 March 2026 national convention.
Read the evidence · 14 sources
- Premium Times (WP REST API)
  2020-06-25: "This followed the dissolution of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Adams Oshiomhole."
  This followed the dissolution of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Adams Oshiomhole.
- Newsdiaryonline (read via web.archive.org)
  2017-07-10: "Chairman of the party,Mr. Ibrahim Bilal communicated the official position of the party and stakeholders at a press briefing in Yola Monday, stressing that all the Governors of the North East States under the platform of the party(APC) and their party executives endorsed the appointment of comrade Mustapha Salihu in acting capacity before proper election in the forthcoming convention of the party."
  Chairman of the party,Mr. Ibrahim Bilal communicated the official position of the party and stakeholders at a press briefing in Yola Monday, stressing that all the Governors of the North East States under the platform of the party(APC) and their party executives endorsed the appointment of comrade Mustapha Salihu in acting capacity before proper election in the forthcoming convention of the party.
- Premium Times (WP REST API; NAN)
  2018-10-17: "According to him, the committee is mandated to look into the allegations of alleged forgery, failure to convene meetings, causing disharmony and disunity preferred against the suspended vice chairman."
  According to him, the committee is mandated to look into the allegations of alleged forgery, failure to convene meetings, causing disharmony and disunity preferred against the suspended vice chairman.
- Premium Times (WP REST API)
  2018-10-15: "“We state categorically that the purported suspension is a nullity as the North-east zonal office does not have such powers to suspend a national officer."
  “We state categorically that the purported suspension is a nullity as the North-east zonal office does not have such powers to suspend a national officer.
- Premium Times (WP REST API)
  2018-06-26: "9. Mustapha Salihu – Nat. Vice Chairman (NE)"
  9. Mustapha Salihu – Nat. Vice Chairman (NE)
- Premium Times (WP REST API)
  2023-02-27: "“We have lifted the suspension earlier slammed on Comrade Mustapha Salihu, North-East National Vice Chairman of the party."
  “We have lifted the suspension earlier slammed on Comrade Mustapha Salihu, North-East National Vice Chairman of the party.
- Blueprint
  2022-03-03: "“For the avoidance of doubt, Comrade Salihu was the National Vice Chairman, North-east of the All Progressives Congress (APC) when we had another Comrade, Adams Oshiomhole as National Chairman."
  “For the avoidance of doubt, Comrade Salihu was the National Vice Chairman, North-east of the All Progressives Congress (APC) when we had another Comrade, Adams Oshiomhole as National Chairman.
- Tribune
  2023-02-20: "The National Vice Chairman (North-East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Mustapha Salihu has been suspended for six months by Rumde Ward Working Committee of the party in Yola North Local Government Area over alleged anti-party activities."
  The National Vice Chairman (North-East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Mustapha Salihu has been suspended for six months by Rumde Ward Working Committee of the party in Yola North Local Government Area over alleged anti-party activities.
- Premium Times (WP REST API)
  2022-03-28: "7. National Vice Chairman (North East): Mustapha Salihu (Adamawa State)"
  7. National Vice Chairman (North East): Mustapha Salihu (Adamawa State)
- Daily Post
  2023-02-20: "As in the case of Binani, however, the state leadership of the party has come out to declare Salihu’s suspension null and void."
  As in the case of Binani, however, the state leadership of the party has come out to declare Salihu’s suspension null and void.
- Daily Post
  2018-02-15: "Mustapha Salihu, the National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), North East, Comrade, has said that the ideology behind Boko Haram insurgency has made it very difficult for President Muhammadu Buhari to completely defeat the terrorist group."
  Mustapha Salihu, the National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), North East, Comrade, has said that the ideology behind Boko Haram insurgency has made it very difficult for President Muhammadu Buhari to completely defeat the terrorist group.
- Blueprint
  2022-03-25: "The senator representing Adamawa North, Adamawa state, Mr. Isha Abbo, has endorsed Comrade Mustapha Salihu who is aspiring for the North-east vice-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)."
  The senator representing Adamawa North, Adamawa state, Mr. Isha Abbo, has endorsed Comrade Mustapha Salihu who is aspiring for the North-east vice-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
- Daily Post
  2026-05-24: "Mustapha Salihu, who was the National Vice Chairman for the North-East until he was succeeded earlier this year, polled 147,219 votes to win the Adamawa Central senatorial ticket."
  Mustapha Salihu, who was the National Vice Chairman for the North-East until he was succeeded earlier this year, polled 147,219 votes to win the Adamawa Central senatorial ticket.
- Premium Times (read via r.jina.ai)
  2026-03-26: "The outgoing National Vice Chairman of the APC for the North-east, Mustapha Salihu, expressed appreciation to governors and party stakeholders for the support received during his tenure, assuring that he and his team would continue to work for the party’s success."
  The outgoing National Vice Chairman of the APC for the North-east, Mustapha Salihu, expressed appreciation to governors and party stakeholders for the support received during his tenure, assuring that he and his team would continue to work for the party’s success.

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Books, articles and other published work.

Dynamics of Religious Extremism and Terrorism in the Lake Chad Basin: An Explora-tion of the Ideological Variations between Boko Haram and ISWAP
2021 · journal_article · Journal of Power, Politics & Governance, vol. 9 no. 1
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Journal of Power, Politics & Governance (Crossref record)
  2021: "Dynamics of Religious Extremism and Terrorism in the Lake Chad Basin: An Explora-tion of the Ideological Variations between Boko Haram and ISWAP"
  Dynamics of Religious Extremism and Terrorism in the Lake Chad Basin: An Explora-tion of the Ideological Variations between Boko Haram and ISWAP
- Academia.edu (Nile University of Nigeria profile; read via r.jina.ai)
  2026-10-05: "Papers by Comrade Mustapha Salihu"
  Papers by Comrade Mustapha Salihu
Beyond the Battlefields, Non-Militarized Approach and Management of Armed Conflict in Nigeria: Takeaways from Operation Safe Corridor
2021 · journal_article · African Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, vol. 10 no. 1 (with Yahaya Yakubu)
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Academia.edu (Nile University of Nigeria profile; read via r.jina.ai)
  2026-10-05: "Papers by Comrade Mustapha Salihu"
  Papers by Comrade Mustapha Salihu
- African Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies (Crossref record)
  2021-04-01: "Beyond the Battlefields, Non-Militarized Approach and Management of Armed Conflict in Nigeria: Takeaways from Operation Safe Corridor"
  Beyond the Battlefields, Non-Militarized Approach and Management of Armed Conflict in Nigeria: Takeaways from Operation Safe Corridor
An Analysis of Youth Deradicalization Programs in Northeast Nigeria: A Study on Boko Haram
2021 · journal_article · European Scientific Journal (ESJ), vol. 17 no. 13
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Academia.edu (Nile University of Nigeria profile; read via r.jina.ai)
  2026-10-05: "Papers by Comrade Mustapha Salihu"
  Papers by Comrade Mustapha Salihu
- European Scientific Journal (ESJ)
  2021-04-30: "An Analysis of Youth Deradicalization Programs in Northeast Nigeria: A Study on Boko Haram"
  An Analysis of Youth Deradicalization Programs in Northeast Nigeria: A Study on Boko Haram

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At the ballot

2027 · Senatorial primary
All Progressives Congress · Won · Adamawa · Adamawa Central
147,219 votes
Record notes
constituency: Adamawa Central Senatorial District · also listed as: Salihu Mustapha · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 28, p.7; INEC name: SALIHU MUSTAPHA; age 49; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE Ph.D · Primary: APC Adamawa Central senatorial primary held Saturday 23 May 2026 across the zone's LGAs after an earlier postponement the party attributed to logistics; results announced late that night. Declared winner with 147,219 votes (Daily Post 24 May, The Nation 24 and 25 May 2026; Blueprint's 141,219 and its 'Abbas distant second' are contradicted by the full result list in both other reports). Opponents: Saidu Hayatu Galadima 32,436; Abdulhamid Abbati 14,833; Hafsatu Ibrahim Modibbo 9,679; Aishatu Aliyu 6,179; Umar Buba Bindi 3,930; Rabi Andrew 2,620; Aminu Iya Abbas (serving senator) 2,182; Abdulazeez Murtala Nyako 1,372. He had declared for the APC governorship ticket on 6 May 2026 and withdrew on 20-21 May 2026 on national-leadership directives to take the senatorial slot. Dispute: a Tinubu women's support group (4-8 Jun 2026) and APC Adamawa Central elders (11 Jun 2026) said he had campaigned for governor, not the Senate, and asked for the ticket to go to ex-NIRSAL MD Aliyu Abbati Abdulhameed (Punch says Abbati faced six others); no court challenge found, and INEC's final list (12 Sep 2026) carries him.
Read the evidence · 12 sources
- inecnigeria.org
  Mustapha Salihu — senatorial 2027
- The Nation
  2026-05-21: "The state woke up on Thursday to learn of Mustapha’s withdrawal while two others, namely Bello Thul and Diaulhaq Abubakar announced their own withdrawal late on Wednesday, May 20."
  The state woke up on Thursday to learn of Mustapha’s withdrawal while two others, namely Bello Thul and Diaulhaq Abubakar announced their own withdrawal late on Wednesday, May 20.
- The Nation
  2026-05-24: "In the primary conducted on Saturday May 23, Salihu polled 147,219 votes to win the Adamawa Central senatorial ticket."
  In the primary conducted on Saturday May 23, Salihu polled 147,219 votes to win the Adamawa Central senatorial ticket.
- The Nation
  2026-05-25: "In the primary conducted on Saturday, May 23, with results announced late into the night, Mustapha Salihu polled 147,219 votes to win the Adamawa Central senatorial ticket."
  In the primary conducted on Saturday, May 23, with results announced late into the night, Mustapha Salihu polled 147,219 votes to win the Adamawa Central senatorial ticket.
- The Nation
  2026-06-08: "We followed Mustapha Salihu throughout the 21 local government areas for the campaign for governor, but embarrassingly, we were told that Mustapha Salihu is the senatorial candidate for the central zone; this is a mockery of democracy and our party and the president’s zero tolerance for injustice."
  We followed Mustapha Salihu throughout the 21 local government areas for the campaign for governor, but embarrassingly, we were told that Mustapha Salihu is the senatorial candidate for the central zone; this is a mockery of democracy and our party and the president’s zero tolerance for injustice.
- Peoples Gazette
  2026-05-06: "Mr Salihu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the pledge on Wednesday in Yola while formally declaring his intention to contest governorship."
  Mr Salihu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the pledge on Wednesday in Yola while formally declaring his intention to contest governorship.
- Punch (read via r.jina.ai)
  2026-06-04: "Abbati is the immediate past Managing Director of NIRSAL Plc, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of Nigeria. He contested alongside six others, including Senator Abdurazak Nyako, who stepped down before the primary election."
  Abbati is the immediate past Managing Director of NIRSAL Plc, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of Nigeria. He contested alongside six others, including Senator Abdurazak Nyako, who stepped down before the primary election.
- Punch (read via r.jina.ai)
  2026-08-11: "The All Progressives Congress Adamawa Central senatorial candidate, Alhaji Mustapha Salihu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as the best reforms in Nigeria’s health sector since the return to democratic rule in 1999."
  The All Progressives Congress Adamawa Central senatorial candidate, Alhaji Mustapha Salihu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as the best reforms in Nigeria’s health sector since the return to democratic rule in 1999.
- Daily Post
  2026-06-11: "The elders insisted that, for fairness and justice, the ticket should be given to Abdulraheem Abbati, who they said legitimately contested for the seat."
  The elders insisted that, for fairness and justice, the ticket should be given to Abdulraheem Abbati, who they said legitimately contested for the seat.
- Blueprint
  2026-08-21: "Also speaking, the immediate past APC national vice chairman North East and APC senatorial candidate for Adamawa central, comrade Mustapha salihu described, the flagg off as the beginning of a new era in Nigeria which will further consolidates on the gains of Tinubu’s administration."
  Also speaking, the immediate past APC national vice chairman North East and APC senatorial candidate for Adamawa central, comrade Mustapha salihu described, the flagg off as the beginning of a new era in Nigeria which will further consolidates on the gains of Tinubu’s administration.
- Blueprint
  2026-05-24: "Announcing the result in Yola, the chairman of the election committee for Adamawa state, Prof.Ahmed Yusha’ u, announced Mustapha, who withdrew from the governorship winner of the election having polled 141,219 votes to defeat 8 others including incumbent Senator Aminu Iya Abbass, who came a distance second."
  Announcing the result in Yola, the chairman of the election committee for Adamawa state, Prof.Ahmed Yusha’ u, announced Mustapha, who withdrew from the governorship winner of the election having polled 141,219 votes to defeat 8 others including incumbent Senator Aminu Iya Abbass, who came a distance second.
- Daily Post
  2026-05-24: "The primary was conducted on Saturday, May 23, across the seven local government areas of the Adamawa Central Zone after it was earlier postponed by the state leadership of the party, which cited logistical reasons."
  The primary was conducted on Saturday, May 23, across the seven local government areas of the Adamawa Central Zone after it was earlier postponed by the state leadership of the party, which cited logistical reasons.

Recognition

Baraden Jimeta (traditional title)
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Vanguard
  2025-07-11: "Salihu, who also holds the traditional titles of Baraden Jimeta and Sa’in Adamawa, has been a prominent figure in Nigerian politics and governance."
  Salihu, who also holds the traditional titles of Baraden Jimeta and Sa’in Adamawa, has been a prominent figure in Nigerian politics and governance.
- Daily Trust
  2025-12-21: "unanimously urged Comrade Salihu, who is also the Sa’i Adamawa, Baraden Jimeta, to heed what they described as a clarion call from his people to vie for the state’s top political office."
  unanimously urged Comrade Salihu, who is also the Sa’i Adamawa, Baraden Jimeta, to heed what they described as a clarion call from his people to vie for the state’s top political office.
Sa'in Adamawa (traditional title)
2021 · Adamawa Emirate Council (Lamido of Adamawa)
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Voice of Nigeria
  2025-06-20: "The attackers, alleged to have been smuggled into the venue posing as delegates, reportedly targeted Mustapha, who also holds the traditional title of Sa’in Adamawa."
  The attackers, alleged to have been smuggled into the venue posing as delegates, reportedly targeted Mustapha, who also holds the traditional title of Sa’in Adamawa.
- TGNews (Yola)
  2021-09-16: "The Lamido Adamawa, His Royal Highness, Dr Muhammadu Aliyu Barkindo Mustapha has approved the conferment of Sa’I Adamawa traditional tittle to Comrade Mustapha Salihu."
  The Lamido Adamawa, His Royal Highness, Dr Muhammadu Aliyu Barkindo Mustapha has approved the conferment of Sa’I Adamawa traditional tittle to Comrade Mustapha Salihu.
- Vanguard
  2025-07-11: "Salihu, who also holds the traditional titles of Baraden Jimeta and Sa’in Adamawa, has been a prominent figure in Nigerian politics and governance."
  Salihu, who also holds the traditional titles of Baraden Jimeta and Sa’in Adamawa, has been a prominent figure in Nigerian politics and governance.
- Daily Trust
  2025-12-21: "unanimously urged Comrade Salihu, who is also the Sa’i Adamawa, Baraden Jimeta, to heed what they described as a clarion call from his people to vie for the state’s top political office."
  unanimously urged Comrade Salihu, who is also the Sa’i Adamawa, Baraden Jimeta, to heed what they described as a clarion call from his people to vie for the state’s top political office.
Grand Commander of Nigerian Students
2018 · National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Post
  2018-02-15: "Salihu said this while speaking at the National Headquarters of the Party in Abuja on Thursday, after being installed as ‘Grand Commander of Nigerian Students’ by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)."
  Salihu said this while speaking at the National Headquarters of the Party in Abuja on Thursday, after being installed as ‘Grand Commander of Nigerian Students’ by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).

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FCT High Court interim order naming Mustapha Salihu as applicant and acting APC National Secretary (June 2020)

Recorded status: Closed
Type / forum: Civil · High Court Of The Federal Capital Territory, Maitama (Justice S.U. Bature)
Case number: Not recorded
Filed: Not recorded
Resolved: Not recorded

Recorded outcome

An interim order dated 16 June 2020, sought in his name during the APC leadership dispute, directed that he act as APC National Secretary until a validly convened NEC decided or the pending motion was heard. He publicly disowned it on 18 June 2020, saying he was not a party to the suit and that the North-East zone had nominated Waziri Bulama as acting National Secretary. The NEC met on 25 June 2020 and dissolved the NWC; no further proceedings were found.

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Premium Times (WP REST API)
2020-06-25: "This followed the dissolution of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Adams Oshiomhole."
This followed the dissolution of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Adams Oshiomhole.
ThisDay
2020-06-18: "A court order dated June 16, 2020 obtained at the FCT High Court sitting at Maitama and presided over by Justice S.U Bature and having Salihu as the purported applicant granted the interim order that Salihu should act as national secretary pending “the decision of a validly convened National Executive Committee (NEC) or pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice already filed, whichever comes first.”"
A court order dated June 16, 2020 obtained at the FCT High Court sitting at Maitama and presided over by Justice S.U Bature and having Salihu as the purported applicant granted the interim order that Salihu should act as national secretary pending “the decision of a validly convened National Executive Committee (NEC) or pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice already filed, whichever comes first.”

Record checked 14 Oct 2026

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Before the ballot,
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School years & education

Nigerian Law School

Institution not stated

A working life

National Vice Chairman (North-East)

Chairman, Governing Council

The path into public service

Chairman, Governing Board

Life outside
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Work & organisations

Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)

All Progressives Congress (APC)

Family in public life

In their own words

Dynamics of Religious Extremism and Terrorism in the Lake Chad Basin: An Explora-tion of the Ideological Variations between Boko Haram and ISWAP

Beyond the Battlefields, Non-Militarized Approach and Management of Armed Conflict in Nigeria: Takeaways from Operation Safe Corridor

An Analysis of Youth Deradicalization Programs in Northeast Nigeria: A Study on Boko Haram

The record,
in public.

At the ballot

2027 · Senatorial primary

Recognition

Baraden Jimeta (traditional title)

Sa'in Adamawa (traditional title)

Grand Commander of Nigerian Students

Power deserves
scrutiny.

Corruption & public accountability

Legal proceedings & outcomes

FCT High Court interim order naming Mustapha Salihu as applicant and acting APC National Secretary (June 2020)

Assets & declarations

What comes next?

Manifesto

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Sources for Mustapha Salihu

Before the ballot,a life in the making.

School years & education

Nigerian Law School

Institution not stated

A working life

National Vice Chairman (North-East)

Chairman, Governing Council

The path into public service

Chairman, Governing Board

Life outsidethe office.

Work & organisations

Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)

All Progressives Congress (APC)

Family in public life

In their own words

Dynamics of Religious Extremism and Terrorism in the Lake Chad Basin: An Explora-tion of the Ideological Variations between Boko Haram and ISWAP

Beyond the Battlefields, Non-Militarized Approach and Management of Armed Conflict in Nigeria: Takeaways from Operation Safe Corridor

An Analysis of Youth Deradicalization Programs in Northeast Nigeria: A Study on Boko Haram

The record,in public.

At the ballot

2027 · Senatorial primary

Recognition

Baraden Jimeta (traditional title)

Sa'in Adamawa (traditional title)

Grand Commander of Nigerian Students

Power deservesscrutiny.

Corruption & public accountability

Legal proceedings & outcomes

FCT High Court interim order naming Mustapha Salihu as applicant and acting APC National Secretary (June 2020)

Assets & declarations

What comes next?

Manifesto

A story you canlook into.

Sources for Mustapha Salihu

Before the ballot,
a life in the making.

Life outside
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