Senate · Bauchi South · 2027
All Progressives Congress (APC)Yakubu Abdullahi Shehu
The person behind the name. Explore their journey, the public record, and the plans for Bauchi South.
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Before the ballot,
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The places, education and experiences behind this candidate.
Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, known in Bauchi politics by his traditional title Wakilin Birni (printed surname-first by INEC as SHEHU YAKUBU ABDULLAHI), is the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Bauchi South Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026). INEC lists him as a 51-year-old man whose declared qualifications are the First School Leaving Certificate, a WAEC certificate and a degree certificate. He has described a rice mill in Bauchi as his property. He won the Bauchi constituency seat in the Bauchi State House of Assembly on the APC in 2015. After losing the APC House of Representatives primary of 4 October 2018 he joined the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), blaming then-Governor Mohammed Abubakar for forcing him out, and on 23 February 2019 won Bauchi Federal Constituency, beating the PDP's Aliyu Aminu Garu and the governor's adviser Sabo Mohammed. He served in the 9th House (2019-2023) and allied with Speaker Yakubu Dogara. In December 2020 the Bauchi PRP disowned his appearance at an APC by-election rally in Dass and suspended him for 12 months; his defection to the APC was read on the House floor on 16 February 2021. In May 2021 the Bauchi Emirate Council suspended him indefinitely as Wakilin Birnin Bauchi for alleged disrespect at the Sallah homage; he said Governor Bala Mohammed was behind it. In 2021 he also filed a criminal defamation complaint against a football coach, and in October 2021 the state government demolished a building of his in Bauchi, saying the property was improperly acquired; he said he bought it lawfully, called it victimisation and had sued the government (outcomes not found). In mid-2022 he moved to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and claimed its Bauchi South Senate ticket, but its primary of 5 June 2022 went to Senator Lawal Yahaya Gumau (230 votes to none for him); he called it a charade. In June 2022 a complaint he made to the police over a WikkiTimes report on the death of APC chairman Hussaini Musa Gwaba led to the arrest and prosecution of the outlet's publisher and a reporter; the case was later dismissed, according to The ICIR. Back in the APC by March 2023 as a member of its governorship campaign council, he was declared wanted by the Bauchi police on 14 March 2023, with a N1 million bounty, for alleged conspiracy, grievous hurt, disturbance of public peace and culpable homicide over the 8 March 2023 violence at an APC rally in Duguri in which one person died. He denied the allegations and blamed Governor Bala Mohammed; Dogara accused the police of colluding with the state government. No arrest, charge or court case was found in public sources up to October 2026. He won the APC's Bauchi South senatorial primary with 25,762 votes against four other aspirants (result announced 18 May 2026), ahead of Brig.-Gen. Abubakar Suleiman Maikano (retd, 6,870) and Shehu Aliyu Musa (INEC: Musa Shehu Aliyu; 6,648 per Daily Post, 6,448 per Leadership); aspirant Abdulmumini Kundak alleged irregularities. His opponents for the seat include Governor Bala Mohammed (APM), Danjuma Adamu Dabo (PDP) and Musa Shehu Aliyu (PRP).
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 23 sources
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.17 SN 5: "5 BAUCHI BAUCHI SOUTH SHEHU YAKUBU ABDULLAHI APC None 51 M FLSC WAEC CERTIFICATE DEGREE CERTIFICATE"
5 BAUCHI BAUCHI SOUTH SHEHU YAKUBU ABDULLAHI APC None 51 M FLSC WAEC CERTIFICATE DEGREE CERTIFICATE
- Daily Trust
2026-05-23: "Popular politician and former member representing Bauchi Federal Constituency, Yakubu Abdullahi, known as ‘Wakilin Birni’ defeated four other aspirants to emerge as the senatorial candidate for the Southern district."
Popular politician and former member representing Bauchi Federal Constituency, Yakubu Abdullahi, known as ‘Wakilin Birni’ defeated four other aspirants to emerge as the senatorial candidate for the Southern district.
- Daily Trust
2018-12-02: "Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, the member representing Bauchi constituency in the state House of Assembly who lost his bid in the APC to contest also left the party and joined the PRP to contest for Bauchi federal constituency seat."
Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, the member representing Bauchi constituency in the state House of Assembly who lost his bid in the APC to contest also left the party and joined the PRP to contest for Bauchi federal constituency seat.
- Premium Times
2019-02-24: "The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has claimed victory in Saturday’s election for Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa constituency of Bauchi state."
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has claimed victory in Saturday’s election for Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa constituency of Bauchi state.
- Daily Post
2021-09-01: "The member representing Bauchi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Honourable Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, has dragged a grassroot football coach, Faisal Hassan Akarami, before a Bauchi Chief Magistrate’s Court for alleged defamation and intimidation."
The member representing Bauchi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Honourable Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, has dragged a grassroot football coach, Faisal Hassan Akarami, before a Bauchi Chief Magistrate’s Court for alleged defamation and intimidation.
- ThisDay
2026-05-21: "He will be contesting the seat with Bauchi governor Bala Muhammad of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, APC candidate for Bauchi South in 2027 elections."
He will be contesting the seat with Bauchi governor Bala Muhammad of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, APC candidate for Bauchi South in 2027 elections.
- Daily Trust
2018-10-04: "Findings by Daily Trust revealed that, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi representing Bauchi Central, Yusuf Nuhu representing Lame constituency in Toro local government are seeking nomination to the House of Representatives."
Findings by Daily Trust revealed that, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi representing Bauchi Central, Yusuf Nuhu representing Lame constituency in Toro local government are seeking nomination to the House of Representatives.
- Daily Post
2021-10-06: "Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, a member of the House of Representatives, has denied claims by the Bauchi State Government that construction work on his building is illegal."
Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, a member of the House of Representatives, has denied claims by the Bauchi State Government that construction work on his building is illegal.
- Daily Trust
2019-02-27: "Abdullahi who is representing Bauchi constituency in the state House of Assembly said the state Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar and other forced him out of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) after its primaries."
Abdullahi who is representing Bauchi constituency in the state House of Assembly said the state Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar and other forced him out of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) after its primaries.
- WikkiTimes
2020-12-03: "The Bauchi state chapter of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has dissociated itself from the appearance and utterances of one of its members, Hon. Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi (aka Wakilin Birni) at an APC rally in Dass town ahead of the Bauchi Assembly bye-election scheduled for December, 5 TH."
The Bauchi state chapter of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has dissociated itself from the appearance and utterances of one of its members, Hon. Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi (aka Wakilin Birni) at an APC rally in Dass town ahead of the Bauchi Assembly bye-election scheduled for December, 5 TH.
- Punch
2021-05-17: "The suspension was contained in a letter addressed to the federal lawmaker, signed by Nasiru Maidala, on behalf of the Secretary of the Council."
The suspension was contained in a letter addressed to the federal lawmaker, signed by Nasiru Maidala, on behalf of the Secretary of the Council.
- Daily Trust
2023-03-14: "The lawmaker is now a member of the APC gubernatorial campaign council of Air Martial Saddique Baba Abubakar, the APC governorship cabdidate in the March 18 elections."
The lawmaker is now a member of the APC gubernatorial campaign council of Air Martial Saddique Baba Abubakar, the APC governorship cabdidate in the March 18 elections.
- The ICIR
2026-08-05: "They were later arraigned before a magistrate’s court on charges including criminal conspiracy, defamation and cyberstalking but were subsequently granted bail. A court later dismissed the case."
They were later arraigned before a magistrate’s court on charges including criminal conspiracy, defamation and cyberstalking but were subsequently granted bail. A court later dismissed the case.
- Peoples Gazette (NAN)
2022-06-06: "He said Mr Gumau polled 230 votes as against zero votes scored by his opponent, Shehu Abdullahi."
He said Mr Gumau polled 230 votes as against zero votes scored by his opponent, Shehu Abdullahi.
- Committee to Protect Journalists
2022-07-08: "Abdullahi filed a complaint over the article, which sparked the journalists’ arrest, according to Salisu and the International Press Center statement."
Abdullahi filed a complaint over the article, which sparked the journalists’ arrest, according to Salisu and the International Press Center statement.
- Leadership
2026-05-19: "A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State and senatorial aspirant, Hon. Abdulmumini Kundak, has raised concerns over the conduct of the party’s Bauchi South senatorial primary, alleging that the exercise was marred by irregularities and lacked transparency."
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State and senatorial aspirant, Hon. Abdulmumini Kundak, has raised concerns over the conduct of the party’s Bauchi South senatorial primary, alleging that the exercise was marred by irregularities and lacked transparency.
- Nigerian Tribune
2022-06-06: "A member representing Bauchi Federal Constituency in the House of Reps, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, who recently defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) having failed in his bid to get the party’s ticket has insisted that he remains the senatorial flag bearer of the NNPP."
A member representing Bauchi Federal Constituency in the House of Reps, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, who recently defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) having failed in his bid to get the party’s ticket has insisted that he remains the senatorial flag bearer of the NNPP.
- Daily Post
2021-05-17: "The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, has suspended a member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi as the traditional title holder of Wakilin Birnin Bauchi indefinitely."
The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, has suspended a member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi as the traditional title holder of Wakilin Birnin Bauchi indefinitely.
- Daily Trust
2019-03-30: "However, for Bauchi/Katagum federal constituency the electorate voted for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) candidate, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, popularly known as Wakilin Birni. He defeated the PDP candidate, Aliyu Aminu Garu and Comrade Sabo Mohammed, who was a special adviser to Governor Abubakar, among other candidates."
However, for Bauchi/Katagum federal constituency the electorate voted for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) candidate, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, popularly known as Wakilin Birni. He defeated the PDP candidate, Aliyu Aminu Garu and Comrade Sabo Mohammed, who was a special adviser to Governor Abubakar, among other candidates.
- Daily Trust
2023-03-19: "Abdullahi came to the limelight during the 2015 general elections when he contested and won the State House of Assembly election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) but left the party at the eve of the 2019 elections after he lost his bid to represent Bauchi federal constituency."
Abdullahi came to the limelight during the 2015 general elections when he contested and won the State House of Assembly election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) but left the party at the eve of the 2019 elections after he lost his bid to represent Bauchi federal constituency.
- Leadership
2026-05-18: "Former House of Representatives member, Hon. Yakubu Abdullahi Shehu, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Bauchi South Senatorial District."
Former House of Representatives member, Hon. Yakubu Abdullahi Shehu, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Bauchi South Senatorial District.
- Punch
2021-02-16: "A member of the House of Representatives from Bauchi State, Shehu Yakubu Abdullahi, has defected from the Peoples Redemption Party to the All Progressives Congress."
A member of the House of Representatives from Bauchi State, Shehu Yakubu Abdullahi, has defected from the Peoples Redemption Party to the All Progressives Congress.
- Daily Post
2026-05-19: "In the Bauchi South Senatorial District, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi emerged winner after polling 25,762 votes to defeat four other aspirants in the contest."
In the Bauchi South Senatorial District, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi emerged winner after polling 25,762 votes to defeat four other aspirants in the contest.
School years & education
Declared to INEC (2027 final list): First School Leaving Certificate (printed "FLSC"), WAEC certificate and a degree certificate; institutions, subject and years not published.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.17 SN 5: "5 BAUCHI BAUCHI SOUTH SHEHU YAKUBU ABDULLAHI APC None 51 M FLSC WAEC CERTIFICATE DEGREE CERTIFICATE"
5 BAUCHI BAUCHI SOUTH SHEHU YAKUBU ABDULLAHI APC None 51 M FLSC WAEC CERTIFICATE DEGREE CERTIFICATE
A working life
2015–2019
Member for Bauchi constituency
Bauchi State House of Assembly
Elected on the APC in 2015; still the member in March 2019 when he won the House of Representatives seat on the PRP. Stored as a career because no inauguration day was sourced.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Daily Trust
2018-10-04: "Findings by Daily Trust revealed that, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi representing Bauchi Central, Yusuf Nuhu representing Lame constituency in Toro local government are seeking nomination to the House of Representatives."
Findings by Daily Trust revealed that, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi representing Bauchi Central, Yusuf Nuhu representing Lame constituency in Toro local government are seeking nomination to the House of Representatives.
- Daily Trust
2019-02-27: "Abdullahi who is representing Bauchi constituency in the state House of Assembly said the state Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar and other forced him out of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) after its primaries."
Abdullahi who is representing Bauchi constituency in the state House of Assembly said the state Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar and other forced him out of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) after its primaries.
- Daily Trust
2023-03-19: "Abdullahi came to the limelight during the 2015 general elections when he contested and won the State House of Assembly election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) but left the party at the eve of the 2019 elections after he lost his bid to represent Bauchi federal constituency."
Abdullahi came to the limelight during the 2015 general elections when he contested and won the State House of Assembly election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) but left the party at the eve of the 2019 elections after he lost his bid to represent Bauchi federal constituency.
- Daily Trust
2019-03-30: "Abdullahi, a grassroots politician, is the member of the state House of Assembly representing Bauchi constituency. He defected to the PRP from the APC after failing to secure its ticket to contest."
Abdullahi, a grassroots politician, is the member of the state House of Assembly representing Bauchi constituency. He defected to the PRP from the APC after failing to secure its ticket to contest.
- Daily Trust
2023
Member
APC Bauchi State governorship campaign council (Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar), 2023
Reported on 14 Mar 2023 as a member of the campaign council of the APC governorship candidate for the 18 Mar 2023 election. Appointment date not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Leadership
2023-03-14: "Our correspondent reports that the lawmaker was accused being involved in the recent violent clash in Duguri town, the birthplace of the Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, when the campaign train of the State’s governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) visited the area for campaign, which resulted in the killing of one person while many others were injured."
Our correspondent reports that the lawmaker was accused being involved in the recent violent clash in Duguri town, the birthplace of the Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, when the campaign train of the State’s governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) visited the area for campaign, which resulted in the killing of one person while many others were injured.
- Daily Trust
2023-03-14: "The lawmaker is now a member of the APC gubernatorial campaign council of Air Martial Saddique Baba Abubakar, the APC governorship cabdidate in the March 18 elections."
The lawmaker is now a member of the APC gubernatorial campaign council of Air Martial Saddique Baba Abubakar, the APC governorship cabdidate in the March 18 elections.
- Leadership
Dates not recorded
Owner
Rice mill, Bauchi (name not reported)
His 2021 criminal defamation complaint describes a rice mill in Bauchi as his property, sited on land he said he acquired legally. Business name and dates not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Post
2021-09-01: "According to the process filed by the lawmaker, Abdullahi alleged that the respondent had on 16th August, 2021, spoken some words in Hausa language on Bauchi-based Globe FM on a political programme, ‘Ga fili ga Doki’, to defame him with a view to harming his reputation as well as threatening the reputation of his property, a rice mill in Bauchi."
According to the process filed by the lawmaker, Abdullahi alleged that the respondent had on 16th August, 2021, spoken some words in Hausa language on Bauchi-based Globe FM on a political programme, ‘Ga fili ga Doki’, to defame him with a view to harming his reputation as well as threatening the reputation of his property, a rice mill in Bauchi.
- Daily Post
The path into public service
2019–2023
Federal Representative
Bauchi · Bauchi · Peoples Redemption Party
Read the evidence · 8 sources
- Daily Trust
2026-05-19: "Two former members of the House of Representative representing Katagum federal constituency and Bauchi federal constituency, Ibrahim Muhammad Baba and Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, emerged winners of the All Progressive Congress (APC) primary elections for Bauchi North and South Senatorial Districts."
Two former members of the House of Representative representing Katagum federal constituency and Bauchi federal constituency, Ibrahim Muhammad Baba and Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, emerged winners of the All Progressive Congress (APC) primary elections for Bauchi North and South Senatorial Districts.
- WikkiTimes
2019-11-19: "One hundred youth in Bauchi State have benefited from a two-day Training and Empowerment programme on modern farming techniques, organized by the member representing Bauchi constituency in the House of Representatives Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi ."
One hundred youth in Bauchi State have benefited from a two-day Training and Empowerment programme on modern farming techniques, organized by the member representing Bauchi constituency in the House of Representatives Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi .
- Daily Post
2021-09-01: "The member representing Bauchi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Honourable Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, has dragged a grassroot football coach, Faisal Hassan Akarami, before a Bauchi Chief Magistrate’s Court for alleged defamation and intimidation."
The member representing Bauchi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Honourable Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, has dragged a grassroot football coach, Faisal Hassan Akarami, before a Bauchi Chief Magistrate’s Court for alleged defamation and intimidation.
- Daily Trust
2019-02-27: "A member of House of Representatives elected to represent Bauchi federal constituency on the platform of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi has described his election as the most difficult in the state because of the persecution and intimidation."
A member of House of Representatives elected to represent Bauchi federal constituency on the platform of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi has described his election as the most difficult in the state because of the persecution and intimidation.
- Leadership
2026-05-18: "Former House of Representatives member, Hon. Yakubu Abdullahi Shehu, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Bauchi South Senatorial District."
Former House of Representatives member, Hon. Yakubu Abdullahi Shehu, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Bauchi South Senatorial District.
- Premium Times
2019-06-11: "Former Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has been declared the new speaker of the ninth House of Representatives."
Former Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has been declared the new speaker of the ninth House of Representatives.
- Daily Trust
2020-12-25: "The Executive Committee of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Bauchi State has approved the immediate suspension of the member representing Bauchi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi (Wakilin Birnin Bauchi), from the party for 12 months over anti-party activities."
The Executive Committee of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Bauchi State has approved the immediate suspension of the member representing Bauchi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi (Wakilin Birnin Bauchi), from the party for 12 months over anti-party activities.
- Daily Trust
2019-03-30: "However, for Bauchi/Katagum federal constituency the electorate voted for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) candidate, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, popularly known as Wakilin Birni. He defeated the PDP candidate, Aliyu Aminu Garu and Comrade Sabo Mohammed, who was a special adviser to Governor Abubakar, among other candidates."
However, for Bauchi/Katagum federal constituency the electorate voted for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) candidate, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, popularly known as Wakilin Birni. He defeated the PDP candidate, Aliyu Aminu Garu and Comrade Sabo Mohammed, who was a special adviser to Governor Abubakar, among other candidates.
- Daily Trust
Life outside
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Work & organisations
Dates not recorded
Rice mill, Bauchi (name not reported)
Owner · owner · agriculture / food processing
His 2021 criminal defamation complaint describes a rice mill in Bauchi as his property, sited on land he said he acquired legally. Business name and dates not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Post
2021-09-01: "According to the process filed by the lawmaker, Abdullahi alleged that the respondent had on 16th August, 2021, spoken some words in Hausa language on Bauchi-based Globe FM on a political programme, ‘Ga fili ga Doki’, to defame him with a view to harming his reputation as well as threatening the reputation of his property, a rice mill in Bauchi."
According to the process filed by the lawmaker, Abdullahi alleged that the respondent had on 16th August, 2021, spoken some words in Hausa language on Bauchi-based Globe FM on a political programme, ‘Ga fili ga Doki’, to defame him with a view to harming his reputation as well as threatening the reputation of his property, a rice mill in Bauchi.
- Daily Post
2023
APC Bauchi State governorship campaign council (Air Marshal Sadique Baba Abubakar), 2023
Member · politics
Reported on 14 Mar 2023 as a member of the campaign council of the APC governorship candidate for the 18 Mar 2023 election. Appointment date not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Leadership
2023-03-14: "Our correspondent reports that the lawmaker was accused being involved in the recent violent clash in Duguri town, the birthplace of the Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, when the campaign train of the State’s governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) visited the area for campaign, which resulted in the killing of one person while many others were injured."
Our correspondent reports that the lawmaker was accused being involved in the recent violent clash in Duguri town, the birthplace of the Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, when the campaign train of the State’s governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) visited the area for campaign, which resulted in the killing of one person while many others were injured.
- Daily Trust
2023-03-14: "The lawmaker is now a member of the APC gubernatorial campaign council of Air Martial Saddique Baba Abubakar, the APC governorship cabdidate in the March 18 elections."
The lawmaker is now a member of the APC gubernatorial campaign council of Air Martial Saddique Baba Abubakar, the APC governorship cabdidate in the March 18 elections.
- Leadership
2015–2019
Bauchi State House of Assembly
Member for Bauchi constituency · legislature
Elected on the APC in 2015; still the member in March 2019 when he won the House of Representatives seat on the PRP. Stored as a career because no inauguration day was sourced.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Daily Trust
2018-10-04: "Findings by Daily Trust revealed that, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi representing Bauchi Central, Yusuf Nuhu representing Lame constituency in Toro local government are seeking nomination to the House of Representatives."
Findings by Daily Trust revealed that, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi representing Bauchi Central, Yusuf Nuhu representing Lame constituency in Toro local government are seeking nomination to the House of Representatives.
- Daily Trust
2019-02-27: "Abdullahi who is representing Bauchi constituency in the state House of Assembly said the state Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar and other forced him out of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) after its primaries."
Abdullahi who is representing Bauchi constituency in the state House of Assembly said the state Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar and other forced him out of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) after its primaries.
- Daily Trust
2023-03-19: "Abdullahi came to the limelight during the 2015 general elections when he contested and won the State House of Assembly election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) but left the party at the eve of the 2019 elections after he lost his bid to represent Bauchi federal constituency."
Abdullahi came to the limelight during the 2015 general elections when he contested and won the State House of Assembly election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) but left the party at the eve of the 2019 elections after he lost his bid to represent Bauchi federal constituency.
- Daily Trust
2019-03-30: "Abdullahi, a grassroots politician, is the member of the state House of Assembly representing Bauchi constituency. He defected to the PRP from the APC after failing to secure its ticket to contest."
Abdullahi, a grassroots politician, is the member of the state House of Assembly representing Bauchi constituency. He defected to the PRP from the APC after failing to secure its ticket to contest.
- Daily Trust
Family in public life
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At the ballot
2027 · Senatorial primary
All Progressives Congress · Won · Bauchi · Bauchi South
25,762 votes
Record notes
constituency: Bauchi South Senatorial District · also listed as: Shehu Yakubu Abdullahi, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, Yakubu Shehu, Yakubu Abdullahi · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 5, p.17; INEC name: SHEHU YAKUBU ABDULLAHI; age 51; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): FLSC WAEC CERTIFICATE DEGREE CERTIFICATE · Primary: APC direct primary, Bauchi South; result announced Monday 18 May 2026 in Bauchi by committee chairman Brig. Gen. Saidu Abdulhameed (retd). Yakubu Abdullahi Shehu 25,762; Brig. Gen. Abubakar Suleiman Maikano (retd) 6,870; Shehu Aliyu (Dass) 6,448 (Daily Post: 6,648); Ibrahim (Ali) Usman 4,922; Abdulmumini Kundak 4,125 (Daily Post: 4,975). Kundak alleged irregularities on 19 May 2026 and asked the APC national leadership to investigate, while staying in the party. Poll day not stated.
Read the evidence · 7 sources
- inecnigeria.org
Yakubu Abdullahi Shehu — senatorial 2027
- ThisDay
2026-05-21: "He will be contesting the seat with Bauchi governor Bala Muhammad of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, APC candidate for Bauchi South in 2027 elections."
He will be contesting the seat with Bauchi governor Bala Muhammad of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, APC candidate for Bauchi South in 2027 elections.
- Daily Trust
2026-05-19: "Two former members of the House of Representative representing Katagum federal constituency and Bauchi federal constituency, Ibrahim Muhammad Baba and Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, emerged winners of the All Progressive Congress (APC) primary elections for Bauchi North and South Senatorial Districts."
Two former members of the House of Representative representing Katagum federal constituency and Bauchi federal constituency, Ibrahim Muhammad Baba and Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, emerged winners of the All Progressive Congress (APC) primary elections for Bauchi North and South Senatorial Districts.
- Daily Trust
2026-05-23: "Popular politician and former member representing Bauchi Federal Constituency, Yakubu Abdullahi, known as ‘Wakilin Birni’ defeated four other aspirants to emerge as the senatorial candidate for the Southern district."
Popular politician and former member representing Bauchi Federal Constituency, Yakubu Abdullahi, known as ‘Wakilin Birni’ defeated four other aspirants to emerge as the senatorial candidate for the Southern district.
- Leadership
2026-05-18: "According to him, five aspirants contested the primary election, in which Yakubu Abdullahi Shehu secured 25,762 votes to defeat his closest rivals."
According to him, five aspirants contested the primary election, in which Yakubu Abdullahi Shehu secured 25,762 votes to defeat his closest rivals.
- Leadership
2026-05-19: "A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State and senatorial aspirant, Hon. Abdulmumini Kundak, has raised concerns over the conduct of the party’s Bauchi South senatorial primary, alleging that the exercise was marred by irregularities and lacked transparency."
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State and senatorial aspirant, Hon. Abdulmumini Kundak, has raised concerns over the conduct of the party’s Bauchi South senatorial primary, alleging that the exercise was marred by irregularities and lacked transparency.
- Daily Post
2026-05-19: "In the Bauchi South Senatorial District, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi emerged winner after polling 25,762 votes to defeat four other aspirants in the contest."
In the Bauchi South Senatorial District, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi emerged winner after polling 25,762 votes to defeat four other aspirants in the contest.
- inecnigeria.org
2023 · Senatorial primary
New Nigeria Peoples Party · Lost · Bauchi · Bauchi South
0 votes
Record notes
NNPP Bauchi South senatorial primary held Sunday night, 5 June 2022, in Bauchi: Senator Lawal Yahaya Gumau 230, 'Shehu Abdullahi' 0 (231 delegates accredited; NAN via Peoples Gazette). He rejected the result, called it a charade, said the NNPP national leadership had given him an automatic ticket and that he was not aware of the primary, and insisted he remained the candidate (Tribune, 6 Jun 2022). Gumau was the NNPP candidate. He had not been among the five contestants in the APC Bauchi South primary of 29-30 May 2022 (won by Shehu Buba Umar).
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Daily Trust
2023-03-14: "He later defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and recently joined the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) under which he contested the Bauchi North Senatorial ticket but lost to Senator Lawal Yahaya Gumau."
He later defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and recently joined the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) under which he contested the Bauchi North Senatorial ticket but lost to Senator Lawal Yahaya Gumau.
- Daily Trust
2022-05-31: "Other contestants were Yusuf Ladan, who polled four votes; Dr Safiya Iliyasu, a female aspirant, and Barr Ibrahim Zailani who both polled no vote."
Other contestants were Yusuf Ladan, who polled four votes; Dr Safiya Iliyasu, a female aspirant, and Barr Ibrahim Zailani who both polled no vote.
- Nigerian Tribune
2022-06-06: "Reacting to the development in a telephone conversation with our Correspondent, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi said, “whatever happened there was a charade, I am the authentic candidate of the NNPP for Bauchi South Senatorial District in the 2023 General elections”."
Reacting to the development in a telephone conversation with our Correspondent, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi said, “whatever happened there was a charade, I am the authentic candidate of the NNPP for Bauchi South Senatorial District in the 2023 General elections”.
- Peoples Gazette (NAN)
2022-06-06: "He said Mr Gumau polled 230 votes as against zero votes scored by his opponent, Shehu Abdullahi."
He said Mr Gumau polled 230 votes as against zero votes scored by his opponent, Shehu Abdullahi.
- Daily Trust
2019 · House Of Reps election
Peoples Redemption Party · Won · Bauchi · Bauchi
Record notes
Poll held Saturday 23 February 2019 (National Assembly elections). Won Bauchi Federal Constituency on the PRP after losing the APC ticket; defeated the PDP's Aliyu Aminu Garu and Comrade Sabo Mohammed (a special adviser to Governor Mohammed Abubakar, i.e. the governor's candidate) among others. He told Daily Trust (27 Feb 2019) the campaign was marked by persecution and intimidation. Daily Trust (30 Mar 2019) calls the seat 'Bauchi/Katagum'. Vote figures not found.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Premium Times
2019-02-24: "The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has claimed victory in Saturday’s election for Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa constituency of Bauchi state."
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has claimed victory in Saturday’s election for Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa constituency of Bauchi state.
- Daily Trust
2019-02-27: "A member of House of Representatives elected to represent Bauchi federal constituency on the platform of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi has described his election as the most difficult in the state because of the persecution and intimidation."
A member of House of Representatives elected to represent Bauchi federal constituency on the platform of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi has described his election as the most difficult in the state because of the persecution and intimidation.
- Punch
2019-03-02: "Abdullahi, who is popularly known by his traditional title of Wakilin Birni of the Bauchi Emirate Council added, “I used to be a blind supporter of Governor Mohammed Abubakar in the All Progressives Congress."
Abdullahi, who is popularly known by his traditional title of Wakilin Birni of the Bauchi Emirate Council added, “I used to be a blind supporter of Governor Mohammed Abubakar in the All Progressives Congress.
- Daily Trust
2019-03-30: "However, for Bauchi/Katagum federal constituency the electorate voted for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) candidate, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, popularly known as Wakilin Birni. He defeated the PDP candidate, Aliyu Aminu Garu and Comrade Sabo Mohammed, who was a special adviser to Governor Abubakar, among other candidates."
However, for Bauchi/Katagum federal constituency the electorate voted for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) candidate, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, popularly known as Wakilin Birni. He defeated the PDP candidate, Aliyu Aminu Garu and Comrade Sabo Mohammed, who was a special adviser to Governor Abubakar, among other candidates.
- Premium Times
2019 · House Of Reps primary
All Progressives Congress · Lost · Bauchi · Bauchi
Record notes
APC House of Representatives primaries in Bauchi held 4 October 2018 (Daily Trust that day: nine Assembly members, including him, sought House tickets). He lost the Bauchi Federal Constituency ticket - he later said Governor Mohammed Abubakar forced him out of the APC after the primaries - and by 2 December 2018 had joined the PRP. Winner and votes not found.
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- Daily Trust
2018-12-02: "Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, the member representing Bauchi constituency in the state House of Assembly who lost his bid in the APC to contest also left the party and joined the PRP to contest for Bauchi federal constituency seat."
Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi, the member representing Bauchi constituency in the state House of Assembly who lost his bid in the APC to contest also left the party and joined the PRP to contest for Bauchi federal constituency seat.
- Daily Trust
2018-10-04: "Findings by Daily Trust revealed that, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi representing Bauchi Central, Yusuf Nuhu representing Lame constituency in Toro local government are seeking nomination to the House of Representatives."
Findings by Daily Trust revealed that, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi representing Bauchi Central, Yusuf Nuhu representing Lame constituency in Toro local government are seeking nomination to the House of Representatives.
- Daily Trust
2019-02-27: "Abdullahi who is representing Bauchi constituency in the state House of Assembly said the state Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar and other forced him out of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) after its primaries."
Abdullahi who is representing Bauchi constituency in the state House of Assembly said the state Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar and other forced him out of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) after its primaries.
- Daily Trust
2023-03-19: "Abdullahi came to the limelight during the 2015 general elections when he contested and won the State House of Assembly election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) but left the party at the eve of the 2019 elections after he lost his bid to represent Bauchi federal constituency."
Abdullahi came to the limelight during the 2015 general elections when he contested and won the State House of Assembly election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) but left the party at the eve of the 2019 elections after he lost his bid to represent Bauchi federal constituency.
- Daily Trust
2019-03-30: "Abdullahi, a grassroots politician, is the member of the state House of Assembly representing Bauchi constituency. He defected to the PRP from the APC after failing to secure its ticket to contest."
Abdullahi, a grassroots politician, is the member of the state House of Assembly representing Bauchi constituency. He defected to the PRP from the APC after failing to secure its ticket to contest.
- Daily Trust
2015 · State Assembly election
All Progressives Congress · Won · Bauchi · Bauchi
Record notes
Won the Bauchi State House of Assembly election on the APC in 2015 (Daily Trust 2023); Daily Trust (Mar 2019) names his seat as Bauchi constituency. Poll day and votes not found.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Daily Trust
2019-02-27: "Abdullahi who is representing Bauchi constituency in the state House of Assembly said the state Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar and other forced him out of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) after its primaries."
Abdullahi who is representing Bauchi constituency in the state House of Assembly said the state Governor, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar and other forced him out of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) after its primaries.
- Daily Trust
2018-10-04: "Findings by Daily Trust revealed that, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi representing Bauchi Central, Yusuf Nuhu representing Lame constituency in Toro local government are seeking nomination to the House of Representatives."
Findings by Daily Trust revealed that, Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi representing Bauchi Central, Yusuf Nuhu representing Lame constituency in Toro local government are seeking nomination to the House of Representatives.
- Daily Trust
2019-03-30: "Abdullahi, a grassroots politician, is the member of the state House of Assembly representing Bauchi constituency. He defected to the PRP from the APC after failing to secure its ticket to contest."
Abdullahi, a grassroots politician, is the member of the state House of Assembly representing Bauchi constituency. He defected to the PRP from the APC after failing to secure its ticket to contest.
- Daily Trust
2023-03-19: "Abdullahi came to the limelight during the 2015 general elections when he contested and won the State House of Assembly election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) but left the party at the eve of the 2019 elections after he lost his bid to represent Bauchi federal constituency."
Abdullahi came to the limelight during the 2015 general elections when he contested and won the State House of Assembly election under the All Progressives Congress (APC) but left the party at the eve of the 2019 elections after he lost his bid to represent Bauchi federal constituency.
- Daily Trust
Recognition
Wakilin Birnin Bauchi (traditional title, Bauchi Emirate)
Bauchi Emirate Council
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Punch
2019-03-02: "Abdullahi, who is popularly known by his traditional title of Wakilin Birni of the Bauchi Emirate Council added, “I used to be a blind supporter of Governor Mohammed Abubakar in the All Progressives Congress."
Abdullahi, who is popularly known by his traditional title of Wakilin Birni of the Bauchi Emirate Council added, “I used to be a blind supporter of Governor Mohammed Abubakar in the All Progressives Congress.
- Punch
2021-05-17: "The suspension was contained in a letter addressed to the federal lawmaker, signed by Nasiru Maidala, on behalf of the Secretary of the Council."
The suspension was contained in a letter addressed to the federal lawmaker, signed by Nasiru Maidala, on behalf of the Secretary of the Council.
- Daily Post
2021-05-17: "The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, has suspended a member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi as the traditional title holder of Wakilin Birnin Bauchi indefinitely."
The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, has suspended a member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi as the traditional title holder of Wakilin Birnin Bauchi indefinitely.
- Daily Trust
2021-05-17: "Abdullahi has told Daily Trust that the suspension is politically motivated because “I and my entourage were denied access into the Government House during the Sallah homage to the governor on Saturday.”"
Abdullahi has told Daily Trust that the suspension is politically motivated because “I and my entourage were denied access into the Government House during the Sallah homage to the governor on Saturday.”
- Punch
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