Senate · Bauchi North · 2027
African Democratic Congress (ADC)Nazif Gamawa
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The places, education and experiences behind this candidate.
Suleiman Mohammed Nazif, known in politics as Nazif Gamawa or Senator Suleiman Nazif (styled Wakilin Arewa), is the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Bauchi North Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027. INEC's final list (12 September 2026) gives his name as Suleiman Mohammed Nazif, aged 56; his National Assembly profile gives his date of birth as 14 April 1970. The ADC affirmed him unopposed for Bauchi North at its Bauchi primaries on 22 May 2026. An engineer by training, he attended the Nigerian Military School (1983-1988) and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he took a degree in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering (1990) and later a master's in International Affairs and Diplomacy. He represented Gamawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007 and was elected senator for Bauchi North in 2007 on the Action Congress platform, serving until 2011; in the 6th Senate he sat on committees including Water Resources, Solid Minerals and Land Transport and was publicity secretary of the Northern Senators Forum. Before the 2011 elections he left the Action Congress for the PDP and then the All Nigeria Peoples Party, whose candidate he was for governor of Bauchi State; at the rescheduled poll of 28 April 2011 he came fourth with 102,093 votes as Governor Isa Yuguda was re-elected. He won the APC Bauchi North senatorial primary in December 2014 with 1,254 votes and returned to the Senate in 2015, chairing the Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity and, from 2 May 2017, the Committee on INEC. On 24 July 2018 he was among the senators whose letter moving from the APC to the PDP was read at plenary; as the PDP candidate he came third in Bauchi North on 23 February 2019 with 56,379 votes. In January 2022 WikkiTimes reported that a Gamawa skills acquisition centre he had nominated as a constituency project (about N20.8 million released in 2019) was never equipped or used; his local coordinator blamed his 2019 defeat, and he did not respond to the reporters. The PDP's National Working Committee approved him as Deputy National Chairman (North) on 2 December 2019. During the August 2021 crisis over Uche Secondus's court suspension he briefly claimed the acting national chairmanship before the party settled on Yemi Akinwonmi, and in October 2021 he was the North-East's candidate for national chairman before Iyorchia Ayu was chosen by consensus; Umar Damagum succeeded him as deputy national chairman at the 30-31 October 2021 convention. He announced his move from the PDP to the Social Democratic Party on 28 March 2025 and by November 2025 was a National Vice Chairman of the ADC.
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 16 sources
- National Assembly of Nigeria, senator profile (Wayback Machine snapshot 2009-12-08)
snapshot 2009-12-08: "Sen. Sulaiman Mohammed Nazif ... Date of Birth: 14th April 1970"
Sen. Sulaiman Mohammed Nazif ... Date of Birth: 14th April 1970
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.19 SN 24: "24 BAUCHI BAUCHI NORTH SULEIMAN MOHAMMED NAZIF ADC None 56 M WAEC MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND DIPLOMACY (MIAD)"
24 BAUCHI BAUCHI NORTH SULEIMAN MOHAMMED NAZIF ADC None 56 M WAEC MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND DIPLOMACY (MIAD)
- Daily Independent (Lagos), via allAfrica (interview by Patience Ogbodo)
2011-03-22: "SULEIMAN NAZIF GAMAWA, represented Gamawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007, from where he moved to the Senate, where is currently representing Bauchi North Senatorial Zone on the platform of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN)."
SULEIMAN NAZIF GAMAWA, represented Gamawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007, from where he moved to the Senate, where is currently representing Bauchi North Senatorial Zone on the platform of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN).
- Daily Trust
2021-10-14: "In the North East, it was gathered that Senator Suleiman Nazif, the Deputy National Chairman (North) emerged as the sole candidate of the zone."
In the North East, it was gathered that Senator Suleiman Nazif, the Deputy National Chairman (North) emerged as the sole candidate of the zone.
- Channels Television
2021-10-31: "Deputy National Chairman (North) – Umar Damagum (Contested)"
Deputy National Chairman (North) – Umar Damagum (Contested)
- Daily Trust
2021-08-25: "Sequel to that, the Deputy National Chairman (South), Elder Yemi Akinwonmi and the Deputy National Chairman (North), Senator Suleiman Nazif, are laying claim to Secondus’ seat."
Sequel to that, the Deputy National Chairman (South), Elder Yemi Akinwonmi and the Deputy National Chairman (North), Senator Suleiman Nazif, are laying claim to Secondus’ seat.
- Vanguard
2011-04-30: "The ANPP candidate, Sen. Suleiman Nazif, polled 102,093 votes in the election contested by 12 parties, INEC said."
The ANPP candidate, Sen. Suleiman Nazif, polled 102,093 votes in the election contested by 12 parties, INEC said.
- The ICIR (WikkiTimes investigation by Idris Kamal Ibrahim)
2022-01-05: "Senator Suleiman Nazif Gamawa who represented Bauchi North at the Upper Chamber between 2015-2019, nominated the bungalow for his native Gamawa hometown."
Senator Suleiman Nazif Gamawa who represented Bauchi North at the Upper Chamber between 2015-2019, nominated the bungalow for his native Gamawa hometown.
- TheCable (read via r.jina.ai)
2025-03-28: "an ex-senator who represented Bauchi north, announced his defection from the PDP to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in a statement released on Friday."
an ex-senator who represented Bauchi north, announced his defection from the PDP to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in a statement released on Friday.
- Daily Trust
2017-05-03: "Chairman of the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour & Productivity and the senator representing Bauchi North Federal Constituency was, yesterday, was appointed the chairman of the Senate Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)."
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour & Productivity and the senator representing Bauchi North Federal Constituency was, yesterday, was appointed the chairman of the Senate Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
- Daily Post
2018-07-25: "Senators Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano Central), Suleiman Nazif (Bauchi North), Olanrewaju Tejuosho (Ogun Central) Usman Nafada (Gombe North) and Abdulaziz Nyako (Adamawa Central) were also among."
Senators Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kano Central), Suleiman Nazif (Bauchi North), Olanrewaju Tejuosho (Ogun Central) Usman Nafada (Gombe North) and Abdulaziz Nyako (Adamawa Central) were also among.
- Daily Trust
2014-12-11: "Gamawa polled a total of 1,254 votes to defeat three other aspirants, while Wakili scored 1,464 votes to clinch the ticket for Bauchi South"
Gamawa polled a total of 1,254 votes to defeat three other aspirants, while Wakili scored 1,464 votes to clinch the ticket for Bauchi South
- Daily Post
2019-02-26: "He said Mustafa Faruq of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) came second with 92,140 votes, while incumbent Sen. Nazif Gamawa of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came third with 56,379 votes."
He said Mustafa Faruq of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) came second with 92,140 votes, while incumbent Sen. Nazif Gamawa of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came third with 56,379 votes.
- The Punch (PDP statement by Kola Ologbondiyan)
2019-12-02: "He said that Nazif was a one-time member of the House of Representatives and two-time Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria."
He said that Nazif was a one-time member of the House of Representatives and two-time Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- Daily Post
2025-11-25: "A National Vice Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator Suleiman Nazif Gamawa, has described the party as a platform capable of addressing the hardships facing Nigerians,"
A National Vice Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator Suleiman Nazif Gamawa, has described the party as a platform capable of addressing the hardships facing Nigerians,
- Leadership
2026-05-22: "Among those affirmed were Hon. Garba Dahiru Salanke for Bauchi South Senatorial District, Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi for Bauchi Central, and Senator Nazif Gamawa for Bauchi North."
Among those affirmed were Hon. Garba Dahiru Salanke for Bauchi South Senatorial District, Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi for Bauchi Central, and Senator Nazif Gamawa for Bauchi North.
School years & education
1981–1983
Federal Polytechnic Staff School, Bauchi
Primary education · Bauchi
Read the evidence · 1 source
- National Assembly of Nigeria, senator profile (Wayback Machine snapshot 2009-12-08)
snapshot 2009-12-08: "Education: Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1990, Nigerian Military School, 1983 -1988, Federal Polytechnic Staff School, Bauchi, 1981 -1983"
Education: Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1990, Nigerian Military School, 1983 -1988, Federal Polytechnic Staff School, Bauchi, 1981 -1983
- National Assembly of Nigeria, senator profile (Wayback Machine snapshot 2009-12-08)
1983–1988
Nigerian Military School
Secondary education
Read the evidence · 1 source
- National Assembly of Nigeria, senator profile (Wayback Machine snapshot 2009-12-08)
snapshot 2009-12-08: "Education: Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1990, Nigerian Military School, 1983 -1988, Federal Polytechnic Staff School, Bauchi, 1981 -1983"
Education: Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1990, Nigerian Military School, 1983 -1988, Federal Polytechnic Staff School, Bauchi, 1981 -1983
- National Assembly of Nigeria, senator profile (Wayback Machine snapshot 2009-12-08)
Until 1990
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Degree in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering · Water Resources and Environmental Engineering · Zaria, Kaduna State
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- National Assembly of Nigeria, senator profile (Wayback Machine snapshot 2009-12-08)
snapshot 2009-12-08: "Education: Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1990, Nigerian Military School, 1983 -1988, Federal Polytechnic Staff School, Bauchi, 1981 -1983"
Education: Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, 1990, Nigerian Military School, 1983 -1988, Federal Polytechnic Staff School, Bauchi, 1981 -1983
- The Punch (PDP statement by Kola Ologbondiyan)
2019-12-02: "Ologbondiyan said Nazif holds a degree in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering as well as a Master degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria."
Ologbondiyan said Nazif holds a degree in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering as well as a Master degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
- National Assembly of Nigeria, senator profile (Wayback Machine snapshot 2009-12-08)
Dates not recorded
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Master of International Affairs and Diplomacy (MIAD) · International Affairs and Diplomacy · Zaria, Kaduna State
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.19 SN 24: "24 BAUCHI BAUCHI NORTH SULEIMAN MOHAMMED NAZIF ADC None 56 M WAEC MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND DIPLOMACY (MIAD)"
24 BAUCHI BAUCHI NORTH SULEIMAN MOHAMMED NAZIF ADC None 56 M WAEC MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND DIPLOMACY (MIAD)
- The Punch (PDP statement by Kola Ologbondiyan)
2019-12-02: "Ologbondiyan said Nazif holds a degree in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering as well as a Master degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria."
Ologbondiyan said Nazif holds a degree in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering as well as a Master degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
A working life
2003–2007
Member
House of Representatives of Nigeria
Member for Gamawa Federal Constituency, Bauchi State, 2003-2007 (Daily Independent, 22 March 2011); also stored as a rep position. Party at the time not found.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Daily Independent (Lagos), via allAfrica (interview by Patience Ogbodo)
2011-03-22: "SULEIMAN NAZIF GAMAWA, represented Gamawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007, from where he moved to the Senate, where is currently representing Bauchi North Senatorial Zone on the platform of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN)."
SULEIMAN NAZIF GAMAWA, represented Gamawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007, from where he moved to the Senate, where is currently representing Bauchi North Senatorial Zone on the platform of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN).
- The Punch (PDP statement by Kola Ologbondiyan)
2019-12-02: "He said that Nazif was a one-time member of the House of Representatives and two-time Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria."
He said that Nazif was a one-time member of the House of Representatives and two-time Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- Daily Trust (reader letter by a supporter, Ibrahim Mohammed Aboki)
2016-09-28: "Senator Nazif was the president of All Nigeria Youth Federation; member, House of Representatives (2003); Senator for the first time (2007) and Senator again for the second time (2015)."
Senator Nazif was the president of All Nigeria Youth Federation; member, House of Representatives (2003); Senator for the first time (2007) and Senator again for the second time (2015).
- Daily Independent (Lagos), via allAfrica (interview by Patience Ogbodo)
2019–2021
Deputy National Chairman (North)
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
The PDP National Working Committee approved his nomination as Deputy National Chairman, North, on Monday 2 December 2019. After a Rivers State High Court suspended National Chairman Uche Secondus on 23 August 2021, he and Deputy National Chairman (South) Yemi Akinwonmi both claimed the acting chairmanship; on 26 August 2021 the party settled on Akinwonmi. In October 2021 he emerged as the North-East's sole candidate for national chairman, but northern stakeholders chose Iyorchia Ayu as consensus candidate on 14 October 2021. Umar Damagum was elected Deputy National Chairman (North) at the 30-31 October 2021 national convention. TheCable (2025) still described him as a member of the PDP NWC and Board of Trustees when he left the party on 28 March 2025.
Read the evidence · 7 sources
- Channels Television
2021-10-31: "Deputy National Chairman (North) – Umar Damagum (Contested)"
Deputy National Chairman (North) – Umar Damagum (Contested)
- Daily Trust
2021-10-14: "In the North East, it was gathered that Senator Suleiman Nazif, the Deputy National Chairman (North) emerged as the sole candidate of the zone."
In the North East, it was gathered that Senator Suleiman Nazif, the Deputy National Chairman (North) emerged as the sole candidate of the zone.
- The Punch
2021-10-14: "It was gathered that the Deputy National Chairman; North, Senator Suleiman Nazif who was to stand as the sole contestant from the North East, was given a rude shock when Senator Abdul Ningi, also from Bauchi State joined the race."
It was gathered that the Deputy National Chairman; North, Senator Suleiman Nazif who was to stand as the sole contestant from the North East, was given a rude shock when Senator Abdul Ningi, also from Bauchi State joined the race.
- Daily Trust
2021-08-26: "But an agreement was reached to allow Akinwonmi act pending a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC)."
But an agreement was reached to allow Akinwonmi act pending a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).
- Daily Trust
2021-08-25: "Sequel to that, the Deputy National Chairman (South), Elder Yemi Akinwonmi and the Deputy National Chairman (North), Senator Suleiman Nazif, are laying claim to Secondus’ seat."
Sequel to that, the Deputy National Chairman (South), Elder Yemi Akinwonmi and the Deputy National Chairman (North), Senator Suleiman Nazif, are laying claim to Secondus’ seat.
- TheCable (read via r.jina.ai)
2025-03-28: "Suleiman Nazif, a former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resigned from the party."
Suleiman Nazif, a former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resigned from the party.
- The Punch (PDP statement by Kola Ologbondiyan)
2019-12-02: "The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has approved the nomination of Senator Suleiman Nazif (Wakilin Arewa) as the new Deputy National Chairman, North, of the PDP."
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has approved the nomination of Senator Suleiman Nazif (Wakilin Arewa) as the new Deputy National Chairman, North, of the PDP.
- Channels Television
From 2025
National Vice Chairman
African Democratic Congress (ADC)
Described as a National Vice Chairman of the ADC when he briefed journalists in Bauchi on Monday 24 November 2025. Appointment date not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Post
2025-11-25: "A National Vice Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator Suleiman Nazif Gamawa, has described the party as a platform capable of addressing the hardships facing Nigerians,"
A National Vice Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator Suleiman Nazif Gamawa, has described the party as a platform capable of addressing the hardships facing Nigerians,
- The Punch
2025-11-25: "The party’s National Vice Chairman, Senator Nazif Gamawa, stated this on Monday during an interaction with journalists in Bauchi."
The party’s National Vice Chairman, Senator Nazif Gamawa, stated this on Monday during an interaction with journalists in Bauchi.
- Daily Post
Dates not recorded
President
All Nigeria Youth Federation
Described as a former president of the All Nigeria Youth Federation in supporters' letters to Daily Trust (2016); years not found and no independent source seen.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Trust (reader's letter by a supporter)
2016-09-28: "Senator Nazif was the president of All Nigeria Youth Federation; member, House of Representatives (2003); Senator for the first time (2007) and Senator again for the second time (2015)."
Senator Nazif was the president of All Nigeria Youth Federation; member, House of Representatives (2003); Senator for the first time (2007) and Senator again for the second time (2015).
- Daily Trust (reader's letter by a supporter)
Dates not recorded
Publicity Secretary
Northern Senators Forum
Publicity Secretary of the Northern Senators Forum in the 6th Senate; in the post when Leadership interviewed him (26 May 2008). Start and end dates not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Leadership, via allAfrica (Andrew Oota)
2008-05-26: "Senator Sulaiman Nazif is the Publicity Secretary of the Northern Senators Forum in the Nigeria's National Assembly"
Senator Sulaiman Nazif is the Publicity Secretary of the Northern Senators Forum in the Nigeria's National Assembly
- Leadership, via allAfrica (Andrew Oota)
The path into public service
2003–2007
Federal Representative
Gamawa · Bauchi
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- The Punch (PDP statement by Kola Ologbondiyan)
2019-12-02: "He said that Nazif was a one-time member of the House of Representatives and two-time Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria."
He said that Nazif was a one-time member of the House of Representatives and two-time Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- Daily Independent (Lagos), via allAfrica (interview by Patience Ogbodo)
2011-03-22: "SULEIMAN NAZIF GAMAWA, represented Gamawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007, from where he moved to the Senate, where is currently representing Bauchi North Senatorial Zone on the platform of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN)."
SULEIMAN NAZIF GAMAWA, represented Gamawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007, from where he moved to the Senate, where is currently representing Bauchi North Senatorial Zone on the platform of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN).
- Daily Trust (reader's letter by a supporter)
2016-09-28: "Senator Nazif was the president of All Nigeria Youth Federation; member, House of Representatives (2003); Senator for the first time (2007) and Senator again for the second time (2015)."
Senator Nazif was the president of All Nigeria Youth Federation; member, House of Representatives (2003); Senator for the first time (2007) and Senator again for the second time (2015).
- The Punch (PDP statement by Kola Ologbondiyan)
2007–2019
Senator
Bauchi North · Bauchi · All Progressives Congress
Took office
Interruption in recorded service: 6 Jun 2011 – 9 Jun 2015
Returned to office
Service ended
One office history, including the recorded interruptions.
Read the evidence · 9 sources
- National Assembly of Nigeria, senator profile (Wayback Machine snapshot 2009-12-08)
snapshot 2009-12-08: "Sen. Sulaiman Mohammed Nazif Party: Action Congress ( AC ) State: Bauchi Constituency: Bauchi North Date Elected: 2007 Seat Up In: 2011"
Sen. Sulaiman Mohammed Nazif Party: Action Congress ( AC ) State: Bauchi Constituency: Bauchi North Date Elected: 2007 Seat Up In: 2011
- ThisDay, via allAfrica
2009-03-12: "Action Congress (AC) Senator representing Bauchi North, Sulaiman Nazif, said he plans to lodge a protest at the United States Embassy in Abuja"
Action Congress (AC) Senator representing Bauchi North, Sulaiman Nazif, said he plans to lodge a protest at the United States Embassy in Abuja
- Daily Independent (Lagos), via allAfrica (interview by Patience Ogbodo)
2011-03-22: "SULEIMAN NAZIF GAMAWA, represented Gamawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007, from where he moved to the Senate, where is currently representing Bauchi North Senatorial Zone on the platform of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN)."
SULEIMAN NAZIF GAMAWA, represented Gamawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007, from where he moved to the Senate, where is currently representing Bauchi North Senatorial Zone on the platform of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN).
- Daily Trust (reader letter by a supporter, Ibrahim Mohammed Aboki)
2016-09-28: "Senator Nazif was the president of All Nigeria Youth Federation; member, House of Representatives (2003); Senator for the first time (2007) and Senator again for the second time (2015)."
Senator Nazif was the president of All Nigeria Youth Federation; member, House of Representatives (2003); Senator for the first time (2007) and Senator again for the second time (2015).
- The Punch (PDP statement by Kola Ologbondiyan)
2019-12-02: "He said that Nazif was a one-time member of the House of Representatives and two-time Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria."
He said that Nazif was a one-time member of the House of Representatives and two-time Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- Daily Trust (reader letter by a supporter, Ibrahim Mohammed Aboki)
2016-09-28: "Senator Nazif was the president of All Nigeria Youth Federation; member, House of Representatives (2003); Senator for the first time (2007) and Senator again for the second time (2015)."
Senator Nazif was the president of All Nigeria Youth Federation; member, House of Representatives (2003); Senator for the first time (2007) and Senator again for the second time (2015).
- Daily Post
2019-02-26: "He said Mustafa Faruq of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) came second with 92,140 votes, while incumbent Sen. Nazif Gamawa of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came third with 56,379 votes."
He said Mustafa Faruq of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) came second with 92,140 votes, while incumbent Sen. Nazif Gamawa of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came third with 56,379 votes.
- Daily Trust
2014-12-11: "Nazif, Wakili, Hamma get Bauchi APC senatorial tickets"
Nazif, Wakili, Hamma get Bauchi APC senatorial tickets
- Daily Trust
2017-05-03: "Chairman of the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour & Productivity and the senator representing Bauchi North Federal Constituency was, yesterday, was appointed the chairman of the Senate Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)."
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour & Productivity and the senator representing Bauchi North Federal Constituency was, yesterday, was appointed the chairman of the Senate Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Life outside
the office.
Work, writing and public family connections. The experiences and relationships beyond a political career.
About Nazif GamawaBack to biography
Work & organisations
Dates not recorded
All Nigeria Youth Federation
President · Civil society
Described as a former president of the All Nigeria Youth Federation in supporters' letters to Daily Trust (2016); years not found and no independent source seen.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Trust (reader's letter by a supporter)
2016-09-28: "Senator Nazif was the president of All Nigeria Youth Federation; member, House of Representatives (2003); Senator for the first time (2007) and Senator again for the second time (2015)."
Senator Nazif was the president of All Nigeria Youth Federation; member, House of Representatives (2003); Senator for the first time (2007) and Senator again for the second time (2015).
- Daily Trust (reader's letter by a supporter)
Dates not recorded
Northern Senators Forum
Publicity Secretary · Legislature
Publicity Secretary of the Northern Senators Forum in the 6th Senate; in the post when Leadership interviewed him (26 May 2008). Start and end dates not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Leadership, via allAfrica (Andrew Oota)
2008-05-26: "Senator Sulaiman Nazif is the Publicity Secretary of the Northern Senators Forum in the Nigeria's National Assembly"
Senator Sulaiman Nazif is the Publicity Secretary of the Northern Senators Forum in the Nigeria's National Assembly
- Leadership, via allAfrica (Andrew Oota)
From 2025
African Democratic Congress (ADC)
National Vice Chairman · Politics
Described as a National Vice Chairman of the ADC when he briefed journalists in Bauchi on Monday 24 November 2025. Appointment date not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Post
2025-11-25: "A National Vice Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator Suleiman Nazif Gamawa, has described the party as a platform capable of addressing the hardships facing Nigerians,"
A National Vice Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator Suleiman Nazif Gamawa, has described the party as a platform capable of addressing the hardships facing Nigerians,
- The Punch
2025-11-25: "The party’s National Vice Chairman, Senator Nazif Gamawa, stated this on Monday during an interaction with journalists in Bauchi."
The party’s National Vice Chairman, Senator Nazif Gamawa, stated this on Monday during an interaction with journalists in Bauchi.
- Daily Post
2019–2021
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Deputy National Chairman (North) · Politics
The PDP National Working Committee approved his nomination as Deputy National Chairman, North, on Monday 2 December 2019. After a Rivers State High Court suspended National Chairman Uche Secondus on 23 August 2021, he and Deputy National Chairman (South) Yemi Akinwonmi both claimed the acting chairmanship; on 26 August 2021 the party settled on Akinwonmi. In October 2021 he emerged as the North-East's sole candidate for national chairman, but northern stakeholders chose Iyorchia Ayu as consensus candidate on 14 October 2021. Umar Damagum was elected Deputy National Chairman (North) at the 30-31 October 2021 national convention. TheCable (2025) still described him as a member of the PDP NWC and Board of Trustees when he left the party on 28 March 2025.
Read the evidence · 7 sources
- Channels Television
2021-10-31: "Deputy National Chairman (North) – Umar Damagum (Contested)"
Deputy National Chairman (North) – Umar Damagum (Contested)
- Daily Trust
2021-10-14: "In the North East, it was gathered that Senator Suleiman Nazif, the Deputy National Chairman (North) emerged as the sole candidate of the zone."
In the North East, it was gathered that Senator Suleiman Nazif, the Deputy National Chairman (North) emerged as the sole candidate of the zone.
- The Punch
2021-10-14: "It was gathered that the Deputy National Chairman; North, Senator Suleiman Nazif who was to stand as the sole contestant from the North East, was given a rude shock when Senator Abdul Ningi, also from Bauchi State joined the race."
It was gathered that the Deputy National Chairman; North, Senator Suleiman Nazif who was to stand as the sole contestant from the North East, was given a rude shock when Senator Abdul Ningi, also from Bauchi State joined the race.
- Daily Trust
2021-08-26: "But an agreement was reached to allow Akinwonmi act pending a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC)."
But an agreement was reached to allow Akinwonmi act pending a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).
- Daily Trust
2021-08-25: "Sequel to that, the Deputy National Chairman (South), Elder Yemi Akinwonmi and the Deputy National Chairman (North), Senator Suleiman Nazif, are laying claim to Secondus’ seat."
Sequel to that, the Deputy National Chairman (South), Elder Yemi Akinwonmi and the Deputy National Chairman (North), Senator Suleiman Nazif, are laying claim to Secondus’ seat.
- TheCable (read via r.jina.ai)
2025-03-28: "Suleiman Nazif, a former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resigned from the party."
Suleiman Nazif, a former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resigned from the party.
- The Punch (PDP statement by Kola Ologbondiyan)
2019-12-02: "The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has approved the nomination of Senator Suleiman Nazif (Wakilin Arewa) as the new Deputy National Chairman, North, of the PDP."
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has approved the nomination of Senator Suleiman Nazif (Wakilin Arewa) as the new Deputy National Chairman, North, of the PDP.
- Channels Television
2003–2007
House of Representatives of Nigeria
Member · Legislature
Member for Gamawa Federal Constituency, Bauchi State, 2003-2007 (Daily Independent, 22 March 2011); also stored as a rep position. Party at the time not found.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Daily Independent (Lagos), via allAfrica (interview by Patience Ogbodo)
2011-03-22: "SULEIMAN NAZIF GAMAWA, represented Gamawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007, from where he moved to the Senate, where is currently representing Bauchi North Senatorial Zone on the platform of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN)."
SULEIMAN NAZIF GAMAWA, represented Gamawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007, from where he moved to the Senate, where is currently representing Bauchi North Senatorial Zone on the platform of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN).
- The Punch (PDP statement by Kola Ologbondiyan)
2019-12-02: "He said that Nazif was a one-time member of the House of Representatives and two-time Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria."
He said that Nazif was a one-time member of the House of Representatives and two-time Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- Daily Trust (reader letter by a supporter, Ibrahim Mohammed Aboki)
2016-09-28: "Senator Nazif was the president of All Nigeria Youth Federation; member, House of Representatives (2003); Senator for the first time (2007) and Senator again for the second time (2015)."
Senator Nazif was the president of All Nigeria Youth Federation; member, House of Representatives (2003); Senator for the first time (2007) and Senator again for the second time (2015).
- Daily Independent (Lagos), via allAfrica (interview by Patience Ogbodo)
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At the ballot
2027 · Senatorial primary
African Democratic Congress · Won · Bauchi · Bauchi North
Record notes
constituency: Bauchi North Senatorial District · also listed as: Suleiman Mohammed Nazif · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 24, p.19; INEC name: SULEIMAN MOHAMMED NAZIF; age 56; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): WAEC MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND DIPLOMACY (MIAD) · Primary: affirmed unopposed (consensus) as ADC candidate for Bauchi North at the party's Bauchi affirmation exercise on Friday 22 May 2026, before INEC officials (electoral committee chairman Gen. Ishaya Bauka, rtd). No votes or opponents reported. Premium Times noted earlier factional division in the Bauchi ADC, one camp linked to 'Nasif Gamawa'.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- inecnigeria.org
Nazif Gamawa — senatorial 2027
- Leadership
2026-05-22: "Speaking at the event on Friday in Bauchi, chairman of the ADC Electoral Committee for the governorship and legislative primaries, retired General Ishaya Bauka, said the exercise was conducted to ensure due process in the emergence of candidates."
Speaking at the event on Friday in Bauchi, chairman of the ADC Electoral Committee for the governorship and legislative primaries, retired General Ishaya Bauka, said the exercise was conducted to ensure due process in the emergence of candidates.
- Daily Post
2026-05-23: "Bauka further disclosed that the party’s three senatorial candidates in the state emerged unopposed and were subsequently affirmed."
Bauka further disclosed that the party’s three senatorial candidates in the state emerged unopposed and were subsequently affirmed.
- Premium Times
2026-05-23: "The ADC also affirmed its senatorial candidates via consensus: Garba Dahiru (Bauchi South), Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central), and Nazif Gamawa (Bauchi North)."
The ADC also affirmed its senatorial candidates via consensus: Garba Dahiru (Bauchi South), Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central), and Nazif Gamawa (Bauchi North).
- inecnigeria.org
2019 · Senatorial election
Peoples Democratic Party · Lost · Bauchi · Bauchi North
56,379 votes
Record notes
As the incumbent, on the PDP ticket, came third with 56,379 votes at the poll of Saturday 23 February 2019; Bulkachuwa (APC) won with 110,631 and Mustafa Faruq (NNPP) was second with 92,140. Result declared in Azare on Monday 25 February 2019 by returning officer Prof. Ibrahim Garba.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Post
2019-02-26: "Alhaji Mohammed Bulkachuwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won Saturday’s Bauchi North Senatorial poll."
Alhaji Mohammed Bulkachuwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won Saturday’s Bauchi North Senatorial poll.
- Daily Post
2015 · Senatorial primary
All Progressives Congress · Won · Bauchi · Bauchi North
1,254 votes
Record notes
Won the APC Bauchi North senatorial primary with 1,254 votes against three other aspirants (Daily Trust, 11 December 2014). Primary day not stated in the report.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Trust
2014-12-11: "Nazif, Wakili, Hamma get Bauchi APC senatorial tickets"
Nazif, Wakili, Hamma get Bauchi APC senatorial tickets
- Daily Trust
2015 · Senatorial election
All Progressives Congress · Won · Bauchi · Bauchi North
Record notes
Returned to the Senate for Bauchi North on the APC ticket. 28 March 2015 is the INEC National Assembly polling day, not read from a result sheet; vote figures not found (The Nation, 30 Mar 2015, 'APC candidates win Bauchi North District', could not be fetched).
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Daily Trust
2017-05-03: "Chairman of the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour & Productivity and the senator representing Bauchi North Federal Constituency was, yesterday, was appointed the chairman of the Senate Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)."
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour & Productivity and the senator representing Bauchi North Federal Constituency was, yesterday, was appointed the chairman of the Senate Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
- Daily Trust
2014-12-11: "Nazif, Wakili, Hamma get Bauchi APC senatorial tickets"
Nazif, Wakili, Hamma get Bauchi APC senatorial tickets
- Daily Trust (reader letter by a supporter, Ibrahim Mohammed Aboki)
2016-09-28: "Senator Nazif was the president of All Nigeria Youth Federation; member, House of Representatives (2003); Senator for the first time (2007) and Senator again for the second time (2015)."
Senator Nazif was the president of All Nigeria Youth Federation; member, House of Representatives (2003); Senator for the first time (2007) and Senator again for the second time (2015).
- Daily Trust
2011 · Gubernatorial election
Lost · Bauchi
102,093 votes
Record notes
Ran for governor of Bauchi State on the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) platform (defunct; no party row) with Shehu Gabam as running mate, after leaving the Action Congress for the PDP and then the ANPP while still a senator. INEC declared Governor Isa Yuguda winner of the rescheduled poll held on Thursday 28 April 2011; Yusuf Tuggar (CPC) had 238,426 and Baba Tela (ACN) 157,237; Nazif polled 102,093 and came fourth.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Daily Trust, via allAfrica
2011-03-01: "Nazif is ANPP governorship candidate in Bauchi State."
Nazif is ANPP governorship candidate in Bauchi State.
- Daily Independent (Lagos), via allAfrica (interview by Patience Ogbodo)
2011-03-22: "He however dumped the party to join Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Due to an alleged feud with Governor Isa Yuguda, he has thrown his hat into the ring for the governorship election in the state, this time, on the platform of All Nigerian Peoples Party (ANPP)."
He however dumped the party to join Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Due to an alleged feud with Governor Isa Yuguda, he has thrown his hat into the ring for the governorship election in the state, this time, on the platform of All Nigerian Peoples Party (ANPP).
- Vanguard
2011-04-30: "The ANPP candidate, Sen. Suleiman Nazif, polled 102,093 votes in the election contested by 12 parties, INEC said."
The ANPP candidate, Sen. Suleiman Nazif, polled 102,093 votes in the election contested by 12 parties, INEC said.
- Daily Trust, via allAfrica
2007 · Senatorial election
Won · Bauchi · Bauchi North
Record notes
First elected to the Senate for Bauchi North on the Action Congress (AC) platform: his National Assembly profile (2009) lists party AC, date elected 2007, seat up in 2011, and ThisDay (12 March 2009) calls him the AC senator for Bauchi North. AC is defunct and has no party record, so party_acronym is empty. 21 April 2007 is the INEC National Assembly polling day, not read from a result sheet; votes and opponents not found.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- National Assembly of Nigeria, senator profile (Wayback Machine snapshot 2009-12-08)
snapshot 2009-12-08: "Sen. Sulaiman Mohammed Nazif Party: Action Congress ( AC ) State: Bauchi Constituency: Bauchi North Date Elected: 2007 Seat Up In: 2011"
Sen. Sulaiman Mohammed Nazif Party: Action Congress ( AC ) State: Bauchi Constituency: Bauchi North Date Elected: 2007 Seat Up In: 2011
- ThisDay, via allAfrica
2009-03-12: "Action Congress (AC) Senator representing Bauchi North, Sulaiman Nazif, said he plans to lodge a protest at the United States Embassy in Abuja"
Action Congress (AC) Senator representing Bauchi North, Sulaiman Nazif, said he plans to lodge a protest at the United States Embassy in Abuja
- The Punch (PDP statement by Kola Ologbondiyan)
2019-12-02: "He said that Nazif was a one-time member of the House of Representatives and two-time Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria."
He said that Nazif was a one-time member of the House of Representatives and two-time Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- Daily Trust (reader letter by a supporter, Ibrahim Mohammed Aboki)
2016-09-28: "He single-handedly brought a new Political Party (AC) to Bauchi State and won election to the Senate."
He single-handedly brought a new Political Party (AC) to Bauchi State and won election to the Senate.
- National Assembly of Nigeria, senator profile (Wayback Machine snapshot 2009-12-08)
2003 · House Of Reps election
Won · Bauchi · Gamawa
Record notes
Elected to the House of Representatives for Gamawa Federal Constituency in 2003 and served 2003-2007 (Daily Independent, 22 March 2011). Party, vote figures and opponents not found; the poll day is that of the 12 April 2003 National Assembly elections, not read from a source.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Trust (reader's letter by a supporter)
2016-09-28: "Senator Nazif was the president of All Nigeria Youth Federation; member, House of Representatives (2003); Senator for the first time (2007) and Senator again for the second time (2015)."
Senator Nazif was the president of All Nigeria Youth Federation; member, House of Representatives (2003); Senator for the first time (2007) and Senator again for the second time (2015).
- Daily Independent (Lagos), via allAfrica (interview by Patience Ogbodo)
2011-03-22: "SULEIMAN NAZIF GAMAWA, represented Gamawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007, from where he moved to the Senate, where is currently representing Bauchi North Senatorial Zone on the platform of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN)."
SULEIMAN NAZIF GAMAWA, represented Gamawa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives between 2003 and 2007, from where he moved to the Senate, where is currently representing Bauchi North Senatorial Zone on the platform of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN).
- Daily Trust (reader's letter by a supporter)
Recognition
Wakilin Arewa (traditional title)
Read the evidence · 1 source
- The Punch (PDP statement by Kola Ologbondiyan)
2019-12-02: "The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has approved the nomination of Senator Suleiman Nazif (Wakilin Arewa) as the new Deputy National Chairman, North, of the PDP."
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has approved the nomination of Senator Suleiman Nazif (Wakilin Arewa) as the new Deputy National Chairman, North, of the PDP.
- The Punch (PDP statement by Kola Ologbondiyan)
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