Senate · Bauchi North · 2027
Peoples Redemption Party (PRP)Samaila Dahuwa Kaila
The person behind the name. Explore their journey, the public record, and the plans for Bauchi North.
Read the story
Before the ballot,
a life in the making.
The places, education and experiences behind this candidate.
Samaila Dahuwa Kaila (INEC: KAILA SAMAILA DAHUWA) is the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) candidate for Bauchi North Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026), and the district's serving senator. A medical doctor from Katagum Local Government Area who holds the traditional title Kachallan Katagum, he declared an MBBS to INEC and was described in 2018 as a former staff member of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). He says he was running his own hospital when Muhammad Ali Pate drew him into politics as de facto secretary of Pate's campaign for the PDP governorship ticket in 2015, a bid that ended at the primary. In 2018 he sought the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) governorship ticket, a party he says he helped bring to Bauchi in 2017; reported in November 2018 as a defeated aspirant (he says he withdrew late in the contest), he joined the APC at a Bauchi press conference on 19 or 20 November 2018 and, by his account, was director of mobilisation for Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar's unsuccessful 2019 re-election campaign. Invited into the PDP by Governor Bala Mohammed around 2021, he says he first chaired the state hospital management board; he was nominated a commissioner on 17 August 2021, confirmed by the Bauchi State House of Assembly on 27 August 2021, and served as Commissioner for Health until he resigned in 2022 to run for the Senate. He won the PDP Bauchi North primary on 23 May 2022 with 133 delegate votes (Gambo Laraba 71, Maula Aliyu 16, Aminu Yapeko 7) and the election of 25 February 2023 with 102,043 votes to 100,246 for Sirajo Tanko (APC), declared in Azare on 28 February 2023. Three petitions against the result were lodged at the Bauchi tribunal (outcomes not found); he took his seat in June 2023. In the 10th Senate he is deputy chairman of the Senate Committee on Health and says he sponsored the National Health Facilities Regulatory Agency bill. He resigned from the PDP by a letter dated 6 October 2025, citing its internal crises, and his move to the APC was read in the Senate on 14 October 2025; he has said his defection completed the APC's two-thirds Senate majority. As chairman of the Bauchi State APC caucus he opposed admitting Governor Bala Mohammed into the APC in April 2026. At the APC primary announced on 18 May 2026 he was reported to have polled 12,912 votes to 22,744 for Ibrahim Mohammed Baba; he disputes that a genuine primary took place and says he left before it concluded. His move to the PRP was reported on 25 May 2026. His opponents on INEC's list include Baba Ibrahim Mohammed (APC) and Adamu Abdulkadir (PDP).
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 11 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "30 BAUCHI BAUCHI NORTH KAILA SAMAILA DAHUWA PRP None 64 M FSLC GCE/WAEC MBBS"
30 BAUCHI BAUCHI NORTH KAILA SAMAILA DAHUWA PRP None 64 M FSLC GCE/WAEC MBBS
- Daily Post
2025-10-11: "In a letter dated October 6, 2025, addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman in Tsokuwa/Kofar Gabar Ward, Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Kaila said the deepening crisis in the party had hindered his ability to effectively discharge his duties as a lawmaker in the 10th Senate."
In a letter dated October 6, 2025, addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman in Tsokuwa/Kofar Gabar Ward, Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Kaila said the deepening crisis in the party had hindered his ability to effectively discharge his duties as a lawmaker in the 10th Senate.
- News Agency of Nigeria
2023-02-28: "He said Kaila secured 102,043 votes to defeat his closest rival, Sirajo Tanko, of All Progressive Congress (APC), who got 100,246 votes."
He said Kaila secured 102,043 votes to defeat his closest rival, Sirajo Tanko, of All Progressive Congress (APC), who got 100,246 votes.
- The Punch
2025-10-14: "Kaila, in a letter written to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and read during plenary on Tuesday, cited the unending crisis in the PDP as the major reason for his defection."
Kaila, in a letter written to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and read during plenary on Tuesday, cited the unending crisis in the PDP as the major reason for his defection.
- Independent (Daily Independent; read via r.jina.ai)
2018-06-28: "Dahuwa, a medical doctor and former staff of Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), said,"
Dahuwa, a medical doctor and former staff of Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), said,
- Daily Trust
2026-05-25: "Also, the Senator representing Bauchi North, Samaila Kaila Dahuwa, has resigned from the APC after losing his return ticket, joining the PRP."
Also, the Senator representing Bauchi North, Samaila Kaila Dahuwa, has resigned from the APC after losing his return ticket, joining the PRP.
- Nigerian Tribune
2021-08-17: "Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila from Katagum LGA"
Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila from Katagum LGA
- The Nation (read via r.jina.ai)
2022-05-24: "Dahuwa scored 133 votes to clinch the ticket while Laraba, Maula, and Yapeko had 71, 16, and 7 votes respectively."
Dahuwa scored 133 votes to clinch the ticket while Laraba, Maula, and Yapeko had 71, 16, and 7 votes respectively.
- Daily Post
2021-08-27: "Hajara Jibrin Gidado (Itas-Gadau); Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila (Katagum) and Hajiya Sa’adatu Bello Kirfi (Kirfi)."
Hajara Jibrin Gidado (Itas-Gadau); Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila (Katagum) and Hajiya Sa’adatu Bello Kirfi (Kirfi).
- Nigerian Tribune (interview by Muideen Olaniyi)
2026-06-13: "When I came, he first of all gave me the chairman of hospital management board. Later, he gave me the commissioner of health."
When I came, he first of all gave me the chairman of hospital management board. Later, he gave me the commissioner of health.
- Daily Post
2026-05-19: "According to him, Dahuwa Kaila scored 12,912 votes, Ibrahim Mohammed Baba polled 22,744 votes, while Sirajo Ibrahim Tanko secured 5,202 votes."
According to him, Dahuwa Kaila scored 12,912 votes, Ibrahim Mohammed Baba polled 22,744 votes, while Sirajo Ibrahim Tanko secured 5,202 votes.
School years & education
Declared to INEC: First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC), GCE/WAEC and MBBS (awarding institutions and years not found).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "30 BAUCHI BAUCHI NORTH KAILA SAMAILA DAHUWA PRP None 64 M FSLC GCE/WAEC MBBS"
30 BAUCHI BAUCHI NORTH KAILA SAMAILA DAHUWA PRP None 64 M FSLC GCE/WAEC MBBS
A working life
Until 2015
De facto secretary, campaign council
Muhammad Ali Pate PDP governorship campaign (Bauchi)
By his own account, Pate (now Coordinating Minister of Health) recruited him into politics for Pate's bid for the PDP Bauchi governorship ticket for 2015; he was de facto secretary of the campaign council, and the bid ended at the primary.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Nigerian Tribune (interview by Muideen Olaniyi)
2026-06-13: "In 2015, he was contesting the governorship election of Bauchi State under PDP."
In 2015, he was contesting the governorship election of Bauchi State under PDP.
- Nigerian Tribune (interview by Muideen Olaniyi)
2018–2019
Director of Mobilisation
Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar 2019 APC governorship campaign (Bauchi)
By his own account, after joining the APC in November 2018 he was director of mobilisation for Governor Abubakar's re-election campaign, which lost the March 2019 election to Bala Mohammed (PDP). Tribune (Nov 2018) reported he promised to work for APC candidates.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Nigerian Tribune
2018-11-21: "The defeated NNPP governorship aspirant who noted that he left the party due to injustice and lack of focus within the party, said his decision to join the APC alongside his supporters was in view of the structure and manifestos of the party."
The defeated NNPP governorship aspirant who noted that he left the party due to injustice and lack of focus within the party, said his decision to join the APC alongside his supporters was in view of the structure and manifestos of the party.
- Nigerian Tribune (interview by Muideen Olaniyi)
2026-06-13: "And I became the director of mobilisation for the campaign of M.A Abubakar, who lost the election, by the way."
And I became the director of mobilisation for the campaign of M.A Abubakar, who lost the election, by the way.
- Nigerian Tribune
2021–2022
Commissioner for Health
Bauchi State Government
Nominated by Governor Bala Mohammed on 17 August 2021 (from Katagum LGA) and confirmed by the Bauchi State House of Assembly on 27 August 2021; served as Commissioner for Health (still in office on 4 April 2022, holding a nomination form) and was described as 'immediate past' commissioner by 24 May 2022, having resigned to contest the Senate. Resignation day not found.
Read the evidence · 5 sources
- Leadership
2025-10-11: "Dr Dahuwa was elected Senator to represent Bauchi North in the 2023 general election under the platform of PDP, having served as Commissioner of Health in the first tenure of Governor Bala Mohammed."
Dr Dahuwa was elected Senator to represent Bauchi North in the 2023 general election under the platform of PDP, having served as Commissioner of Health in the first tenure of Governor Bala Mohammed.
- Nigerian Tribune
2021-08-17: "Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila from Katagum LGA"
Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila from Katagum LGA
- Daily Post
2021-08-27: "Hajara Jibrin Gidado (Itas-Gadau); Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila (Katagum) and Hajiya Sa’adatu Bello Kirfi (Kirfi)."
Hajara Jibrin Gidado (Itas-Gadau); Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila (Katagum) and Hajiya Sa’adatu Bello Kirfi (Kirfi).
- Daily Post
2022-04-04: "These are Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Nuhu Zaki; Commissioner for Health, Dr Samaila Dahuwa; and Commissioner for Power, Science and Technology, Maryam Bagel."
These are Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Nuhu Zaki; Commissioner for Health, Dr Samaila Dahuwa; and Commissioner for Power, Science and Technology, Maryam Bagel.
- The Nation (read via r.jina.ai)
2022-05-24: "Immediate past Bauchi Commissioner of Health, Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila, has won the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary elections for the Bauchi North Senatorial zone."
Immediate past Bauchi Commissioner of Health, Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila, has won the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary elections for the Bauchi North Senatorial zone.
- Leadership
2021
Chairman
Bauchi State Hospital Management Board
By his own account, Governor Bala Mohammed first made him chairman of the hospital management board after he joined the PDP (c. 2021), before naming him Commissioner for Health. Appointment date not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Nigerian Tribune (interview by Muideen Olaniyi)
2026-06-13: "When I came, he first of all gave me the chairman of hospital management board. Later, he gave me the commissioner of health."
When I came, he first of all gave me the chairman of hospital management board. Later, he gave me the commissioner of health.
- Nigerian Tribune (interview by Muideen Olaniyi)
2026
Chairman
All Progressives Congress (APC), Bauchi State caucus
As caucus chairman he announced on Tuesday 7 April 2026, after a meeting in Abuja, the caucus's unanimous rejection of moves to admit Governor Bala Mohammed into the APC. Start date not found; ended with his exit from the APC in May 2026.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Post
2026-04-08: "Speaking on Tuesday night after a meeting in Abuja, the caucus chairman and senator representing Bauchi North, Sama’ila Dahuwa, said the group had unanimously rejected the proposed admission of Mohammed into the APC."
Speaking on Tuesday night after a meeting in Abuja, the caucus chairman and senator representing Bauchi North, Sama’ila Dahuwa, said the group had unanimously rejected the proposed admission of Mohammed into the APC.
- The Punch
2026-04-08: "The Bauchi State caucus of the All Progressives Congress has rejected moves to admit Governor Bala Mohammed into the party."
The Bauchi State caucus of the All Progressives Congress has rejected moves to admit Governor Bala Mohammed into the party.
- Daily Post
Dates not recorded
Medical doctor
Private medical practice (own hospital)
Medical doctor (MBBS declared to INEC); says he was 'just a medical doctor in my hospital' when Ali Pate drew him into politics around 2015. Hospital name, location and years not found.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "30 BAUCHI BAUCHI NORTH KAILA SAMAILA DAHUWA PRP None 64 M FSLC GCE/WAEC MBBS"
30 BAUCHI BAUCHI NORTH KAILA SAMAILA DAHUWA PRP None 64 M FSLC GCE/WAEC MBBS
- Independent (Daily Independent; read via r.jina.ai)
2018-06-28: "Dahuwa, a medical doctor and former staff of Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), said,"
Dahuwa, a medical doctor and former staff of Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), said,
- Nigerian Tribune (interview by Muideen Olaniyi)
2026-06-13: "Then, I was just a medical doctor in my hospital doing my thing. He said he wanted me to join politics and help him."
Then, I was just a medical doctor in my hospital doing my thing. He said he wanted me to join politics and help him.
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
Dates not recorded
Staff
National Intelligence Agency (NIA)
Described in June 2018 as a former staff member of the NIA (the source writes 'Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA)'). Role and years not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Independent (Daily Independent; read via r.jina.ai)
2018-06-28: "Dahuwa, a medical doctor and former staff of Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), said,"
Dahuwa, a medical doctor and former staff of Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), said,
- Independent (Daily Independent; read via r.jina.ai)
The path into public service
2023–present
Senator
Bauchi North · Bauchi · Peoples Redemption Party
10th National Assembly
Read the evidence · 6 sources
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
2026-10-05: "Constituency: Bauchi North Senatorial District Sen. SAMAILA KAILA Bauchi North • PDP"
Constituency: Bauchi North Senatorial District Sen. SAMAILA KAILA Bauchi North • PDP
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "30 BAUCHI BAUCHI NORTH KAILA SAMAILA DAHUWA PRP None 64 M FSLC GCE/WAEC MBBS"
30 BAUCHI BAUCHI NORTH KAILA SAMAILA DAHUWA PRP None 64 M FSLC GCE/WAEC MBBS
- Daily Post
2025-10-14: "The Senator representing Bauchi North, Samaila Dahuwa Kaila, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, thus further reducing the number of the leading opposition party from 28 to 27 in the Red Chamber."
The Senator representing Bauchi North, Samaila Dahuwa Kaila, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, thus further reducing the number of the leading opposition party from 28 to 27 in the Red Chamber.
- News Agency of Nigeria
2023-02-28: "He said Kaila secured 102,043 votes to defeat his closest rival, Sirajo Tanko, of All Progressive Congress (APC), who got 100,246 votes."
He said Kaila secured 102,043 votes to defeat his closest rival, Sirajo Tanko, of All Progressive Congress (APC), who got 100,246 votes.
- Nigerian Tribune (interview by Muideen Olaniyi)
2026-06-13: "Senator Samaila Dahuwa Kaila who represents Bauchi North Senatorial District in the Senate, is now a member of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP)."
Senator Samaila Dahuwa Kaila who represents Bauchi North Senatorial District in the Senate, is now a member of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).
- Daily Trust
2026-05-25: "Also, the Senator representing Bauchi North, Samaila Kaila Dahuwa, has resigned from the APC after losing his return ticket, joining the PRP."
Also, the Senator representing Bauchi North, Samaila Kaila Dahuwa, has resigned from the APC after losing his return ticket, joining the PRP.
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
Life outside
the office.
Work, writing and public family connections. The experiences and relationships beyond a political career.
About Samaila Dahuwa KailaBack to biography
Work & organisations
Dates not recorded
Private medical practice (own hospital)
Medical doctor · owner · Healthcare
Medical doctor (MBBS declared to INEC); says he was 'just a medical doctor in my hospital' when Ali Pate drew him into politics around 2015. Hospital name, location and years not found.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "30 BAUCHI BAUCHI NORTH KAILA SAMAILA DAHUWA PRP None 64 M FSLC GCE/WAEC MBBS"
30 BAUCHI BAUCHI NORTH KAILA SAMAILA DAHUWA PRP None 64 M FSLC GCE/WAEC MBBS
- Independent (Daily Independent; read via r.jina.ai)
2018-06-28: "Dahuwa, a medical doctor and former staff of Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), said,"
Dahuwa, a medical doctor and former staff of Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), said,
- Nigerian Tribune (interview by Muideen Olaniyi)
2026-06-13: "Then, I was just a medical doctor in my hospital doing my thing. He said he wanted me to join politics and help him."
Then, I was just a medical doctor in my hospital doing my thing. He said he wanted me to join politics and help him.
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
Dates not recorded
National Intelligence Agency (NIA)
Staff · employee · Government / intelligence
Described in June 2018 as a former staff member of the NIA (the source writes 'Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA)'). Role and years not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Independent (Daily Independent; read via r.jina.ai)
2018-06-28: "Dahuwa, a medical doctor and former staff of Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), said,"
Dahuwa, a medical doctor and former staff of Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA), said,
- Independent (Daily Independent; read via r.jina.ai)
2026
All Progressives Congress (APC), Bauchi State caucus
Chairman · Politics
As caucus chairman he announced on Tuesday 7 April 2026, after a meeting in Abuja, the caucus's unanimous rejection of moves to admit Governor Bala Mohammed into the APC. Start date not found; ended with his exit from the APC in May 2026.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Post
2026-04-08: "Speaking on Tuesday night after a meeting in Abuja, the caucus chairman and senator representing Bauchi North, Sama’ila Dahuwa, said the group had unanimously rejected the proposed admission of Mohammed into the APC."
Speaking on Tuesday night after a meeting in Abuja, the caucus chairman and senator representing Bauchi North, Sama’ila Dahuwa, said the group had unanimously rejected the proposed admission of Mohammed into the APC.
- The Punch
2026-04-08: "The Bauchi State caucus of the All Progressives Congress has rejected moves to admit Governor Bala Mohammed into the party."
The Bauchi State caucus of the All Progressives Congress has rejected moves to admit Governor Bala Mohammed into the party.
- Daily Post
2021–2022
Bauchi State Government
Commissioner for Health · Public service
Nominated by Governor Bala Mohammed on 17 August 2021 (from Katagum LGA) and confirmed by the Bauchi State House of Assembly on 27 August 2021; served as Commissioner for Health (still in office on 4 April 2022, holding a nomination form) and was described as 'immediate past' commissioner by 24 May 2022, having resigned to contest the Senate. Resignation day not found.
Read the evidence · 5 sources
- Leadership
2025-10-11: "Dr Dahuwa was elected Senator to represent Bauchi North in the 2023 general election under the platform of PDP, having served as Commissioner of Health in the first tenure of Governor Bala Mohammed."
Dr Dahuwa was elected Senator to represent Bauchi North in the 2023 general election under the platform of PDP, having served as Commissioner of Health in the first tenure of Governor Bala Mohammed.
- Nigerian Tribune
2021-08-17: "Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila from Katagum LGA"
Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila from Katagum LGA
- Daily Post
2021-08-27: "Hajara Jibrin Gidado (Itas-Gadau); Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila (Katagum) and Hajiya Sa’adatu Bello Kirfi (Kirfi)."
Hajara Jibrin Gidado (Itas-Gadau); Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila (Katagum) and Hajiya Sa’adatu Bello Kirfi (Kirfi).
- Daily Post
2022-04-04: "These are Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Nuhu Zaki; Commissioner for Health, Dr Samaila Dahuwa; and Commissioner for Power, Science and Technology, Maryam Bagel."
These are Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Nuhu Zaki; Commissioner for Health, Dr Samaila Dahuwa; and Commissioner for Power, Science and Technology, Maryam Bagel.
- The Nation (read via r.jina.ai)
2022-05-24: "Immediate past Bauchi Commissioner of Health, Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila, has won the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary elections for the Bauchi North Senatorial zone."
Immediate past Bauchi Commissioner of Health, Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila, has won the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary elections for the Bauchi North Senatorial zone.
- Leadership
2021
Bauchi State Hospital Management Board
Chairman · Public health administration
By his own account, Governor Bala Mohammed first made him chairman of the hospital management board after he joined the PDP (c. 2021), before naming him Commissioner for Health. Appointment date not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Nigerian Tribune (interview by Muideen Olaniyi)
2026-06-13: "When I came, he first of all gave me the chairman of hospital management board. Later, he gave me the commissioner of health."
When I came, he first of all gave me the chairman of hospital management board. Later, he gave me the commissioner of health.
- Nigerian Tribune (interview by Muideen Olaniyi)
2018–2019
Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar 2019 APC governorship campaign (Bauchi)
Director of Mobilisation · Politics
By his own account, after joining the APC in November 2018 he was director of mobilisation for Governor Abubakar's re-election campaign, which lost the March 2019 election to Bala Mohammed (PDP). Tribune (Nov 2018) reported he promised to work for APC candidates.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Nigerian Tribune
2018-11-21: "The defeated NNPP governorship aspirant who noted that he left the party due to injustice and lack of focus within the party, said his decision to join the APC alongside his supporters was in view of the structure and manifestos of the party."
The defeated NNPP governorship aspirant who noted that he left the party due to injustice and lack of focus within the party, said his decision to join the APC alongside his supporters was in view of the structure and manifestos of the party.
- Nigerian Tribune (interview by Muideen Olaniyi)
2026-06-13: "And I became the director of mobilisation for the campaign of M.A Abubakar, who lost the election, by the way."
And I became the director of mobilisation for the campaign of M.A Abubakar, who lost the election, by the way.
- Nigerian Tribune
Until 2015
Muhammad Ali Pate PDP governorship campaign (Bauchi)
De facto secretary, campaign council · Politics
By his own account, Pate (now Coordinating Minister of Health) recruited him into politics for Pate's bid for the PDP Bauchi governorship ticket for 2015; he was de facto secretary of the campaign council, and the bid ended at the primary.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Nigerian Tribune (interview by Muideen Olaniyi)
2026-06-13: "In 2015, he was contesting the governorship election of Bauchi State under PDP."
In 2015, he was contesting the governorship election of Bauchi State under PDP.
- Nigerian Tribune (interview by Muideen Olaniyi)
Family in public life
Documented relationships with people in public life. A family connection alone does not establish a business interest or wrongdoing.
No sourced public-family connections have been published here yet.
The record,
in public.
Elections contested, legislation and recognition. Read the entries, follow their sources, and form your own view.
Showing Samaila Dahuwa KailaRead biography
At the ballot
2027 · Senatorial primary
Peoples Redemption Party · Won · Bauchi · Bauchi North
Record notes
constituency: Bauchi North Senatorial District · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 30, p.19; INEC name: KAILA SAMAILA DAHUWA; age 64; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): FSLC GCE/WAEC MBBS · Primary: PRP nomination; date, votes and opponents not found. Before that, as a sitting APC senator, he lost the APC direct primary for Bauchi North announced on Monday 18 May 2026 by committee chairman Brig.-Gen. Saidu Abdulhameed (retd): Ibrahim Mohammed Baba 22,744 (Leadership: 22,764), Kaila 12,912, Sirajo Ibrahim Tanko 5,202. Kaila disputes that a genuine primary held and says he left the APC before it concluded; his resignation from the APC and move to the PRP were reported on 25 May 2026. INEC's final list (12 Sep 2026) has 9 Bauchi North candidates, among them Baba Ibrahim Mohammed (APC), Adamu Abdulkadir (PDP), Suleiman Mohammed Nazif (ADC) and Auwalu Dahiru Sale (NNPP).
Read the evidence · 6 sources
- inecnigeria.org
Kaila Samaila Dahuwa — senatorial 2027
- Leadership
2026-05-18: "Senator Kaila scored 12,912 votes, Ibrahim Mohammed Baba polled 22,764 votes, while Sirajo Ibrahim Tanko secured 5,202 votes."
Senator Kaila scored 12,912 votes, Ibrahim Mohammed Baba polled 22,764 votes, while Sirajo Ibrahim Tanko secured 5,202 votes.
- Premium Times
2026-05-26: "Mr Buba withdrew from the APC governorship primary in protest over alleged lack of internal democracy and violations of both the party’s and the country’s constitution, while Mr Dahuwa resigned after losing his return ticket in the senatorial primary."
Mr Buba withdrew from the APC governorship primary in protest over alleged lack of internal democracy and violations of both the party’s and the country’s constitution, while Mr Dahuwa resigned after losing his return ticket in the senatorial primary.
- Nigerian Tribune (interview by Muideen Olaniyi)
2026-06-13: "Let me first of all correct that notion that I lost election in APC. I did not lose election in APC. There was no election in APC."
Let me first of all correct that notion that I lost election in APC. I did not lose election in APC. There was no election in APC.
- Daily Trust
2026-05-25: "Also, the Senator representing Bauchi North, Samaila Kaila Dahuwa, has resigned from the APC after losing his return ticket, joining the PRP."
Also, the Senator representing Bauchi North, Samaila Kaila Dahuwa, has resigned from the APC after losing his return ticket, joining the PRP.
- Daily Post
2026-05-19: "The Senator representing Bauchi North Senatorial District, Samaila Dahuwa Kaila, on Monday lost his bid to return to the senate under the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, after suffering defeat at the party’s primary election."
The Senator representing Bauchi North Senatorial District, Samaila Dahuwa Kaila, on Monday lost his bid to return to the senate under the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, after suffering defeat at the party’s primary election.
- inecnigeria.org
2023 · Senatorial election
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Bauchi · Bauchi North
102,043 votes
Record notes
Poll 25 February 2023; returning officer Prof. Ahmad Set'le declared the result in Azare, Katagum LGA, on Tuesday 28 February 2023: Kaila (PDP) 102,043, Sirajo Tanko (APC) 100,246 (NAN). Three petitions were filed against the result at the Bauchi tribunal (see legal record).
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- News Agency of Nigeria
2023-02-28: "He said Kaila secured 102,043 votes to defeat his closest rival, Sirajo Tanko, of All Progressive Congress (APC), who got 100,246 votes."
He said Kaila secured 102,043 votes to defeat his closest rival, Sirajo Tanko, of All Progressive Congress (APC), who got 100,246 votes.
- Daily Post (NAN)
2023-02-28: "The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Dr Samaila Kaila of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of Bauchi North Senatorial District election."
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Dr Samaila Kaila of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of Bauchi North Senatorial District election.
- News Agency of Nigeria
2023 · Senatorial primary
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Bauchi · Bauchi North
133 votes
Record notes
PDP delegate primary for Bauchi North; result announced at Zaranda Hotel, Bauchi, on Monday evening 23 May 2022 by committee chairman Muhammad Maibalangu. Kaila 133, Gambo Laraba 71, Maula Aliyu 16, Aminu Yapeko 7 (The Nation, 24 May 2022).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- The Nation (read via r.jina.ai)
2022-05-24: "Immediate past Bauchi Commissioner of Health, Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila, has won the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary elections for the Bauchi North Senatorial zone."
Immediate past Bauchi Commissioner of Health, Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila, has won the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary elections for the Bauchi North Senatorial zone.
- The Nation (read via r.jina.ai)
2019 · Gubernatorial primary
New Nigeria Peoples Party · Lost · Bauchi
Record notes
Sought the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) ticket for the 2019 Bauchi governorship: declared at a Bauchi press conference reported 28 June 2018 and still an aspirant on 6 August 2018. Two accounts conflict: Tribune (21 Nov 2018) called him 'the defeated NNPP governorship aspirant' (the basis of the 'lost' result recorded here), while in a June 2026 Tribune interview he said he withdrew from the contest towards the end. Primary date, votes and winner not found. He then left the NNPP for the APC (19 or 20 Nov 2018).
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Independent (Daily Independent; read via r.jina.ai)
2018-06-28: "Dr. Samaila Dahuwa, the governorship aspirant on the platform of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, (NNPP) has expressed worry over the situation of education in Bauchi State"
Dr. Samaila Dahuwa, the governorship aspirant on the platform of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, (NNPP) has expressed worry over the situation of education in Bauchi State
- Nigerian Tribune
2018-11-21: "The defeated NNPP governorship aspirant who noted that he left the party due to injustice and lack of focus within the party, said his decision to join the APC alongside his supporters was in view of the structure and manifestos of the party."
The defeated NNPP governorship aspirant who noted that he left the party due to injustice and lack of focus within the party, said his decision to join the APC alongside his supporters was in view of the structure and manifestos of the party.
- Nigerian Tribune (interview by Muideen Olaniyi)
2026-06-13: "Even though I withdrew from the contest towards the end, but at least we were able to get one seat in the legislature."
Even though I withdrew from the contest towards the end, but at least we were able to get one seat in the legislature.
- Daily Post
2018-08-06: "Dr Samaila Dahuwa Kachallah, the gubernatorial aspirant for Bauchi State under the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has condemned in totality the alleged attempt by Governor Abubakar of Bauchi state to rig and hijack the Saturday senatorial bye-election."
Dr Samaila Dahuwa Kachallah, the gubernatorial aspirant for Bauchi State under the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has condemned in totality the alleged attempt by Governor Abubakar of Bauchi state to rig and hijack the Saturday senatorial bye-election.
- Independent (Daily Independent; read via r.jina.ai)
Recognition
Kachallan Katagum
Katagum Emirate (traditional title)
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Post
2018-08-06: "Dr Samaila Dahuwa Kachallah, the gubernatorial aspirant for Bauchi State under the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has condemned in totality the alleged attempt by Governor Abubakar of Bauchi state to rig and hijack the Saturday senatorial bye-election."
Dr Samaila Dahuwa Kachallah, the gubernatorial aspirant for Bauchi State under the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has condemned in totality the alleged attempt by Governor Abubakar of Bauchi state to rig and hijack the Saturday senatorial bye-election.
- Daily Trust (reader's letter)
2024-04-07: "I would like to use this medium to draw the attention of Senator Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila (Kachallan Katagum), representing Bauchi North Senatorial District at the Upper Chamber, to the state of discontent and growing disillusionment with his representation."
I would like to use this medium to draw the attention of Senator Sama’ila Dahuwa Kaila (Kachallan Katagum), representing Bauchi North Senatorial District at the Upper Chamber, to the state of discontent and growing disillusionment with his representation.
- Daily Post
Power deserves
scrutiny.
Corruption cases, legal proceedings and asset disclosures. See what is documented, the person’s role, and the recorded outcome.
About Samaila Dahuwa KailaBack to biography
Corruption & public accountability
No sourced, reviewed corruption-case entries are published here yet. Coverage is incomplete.
Legal proceedings & outcomes
Each proceeding keeps its own status and outcome. An allegation, charge, conviction, dismissal and acquittal describe different things.
No sourced, reviewed legal proceedings are published here yet.
Assets & declarations
Declarations are shown individually, with their year and source. They are not added together as a net-worth estimate.
No sourced asset declarations are published here yet. The absence of a document here does not establish whether a declaration was filed.
Sources and recorded outcomes travel with every entry. Updates, corrections and a subject’s documented response belong in the same record.
What comes next?
The campaign’s priorities and original documents, in their own words.
Campaign statements describe intentions. They are separate from the public record above.
Manifesto
A manifesto has not been published on this page yet. When available, the original document will appear here.
A story you can
look into.
This page brings together campaign material and public profiles. Missing records are marked, and disputed entries keep their labels.
Campaign record last checked 14 October 2026
Sources for Samaila Dahuwa Kaila
Something missing or incorrect? Visit the public profile to contribute a correction.