Senate · Bauchi Central · 2027
Peoples Redemption Party (PRP)Zakari Salisu
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Zakari Salisu, known in Bauchi politics as Salisu Zakari Ningi, is the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) candidate for Bauchi Central Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026, which lists him as a 57-year-old man with FSLC, SSCE and a degree). A September 2026 statement by the PRP governorship campaign of Senator Shehu Buba named him as the party's Bauchi Central senatorial candidate. His own biography gives his birth as 4 April 1969 in Ningi and lists service in the Military Police (1988-92) and work as a secondary-school teacher in Bauchi (2001-07). In the April 2007 election for Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency he ran for the ANPP and was declared winner over the incumbent, Abdul Ahmed Ningi (PDP), by 66,724 votes to 43,828; on Ningi's petition the Court of Appeal in Jos gave judgment on 5 June 2008 and Zakari lost the seat. A separate challenge to his ANPP nomination by Adamu Shehu Suleiman was dismissed by the Bauchi tribunal in September 2007. Under Governor Isa Yuguda he then served as Commissioner for Youth and Sports (2008-10, by his own account) and as Special Adviser on Tourism (from 2011). He won the Ningi/Warji seat on the APC platform in 2015 and was vice chairman of the House Committee on Banking and Currency. In March 2015 a constituent sued him and INEC at the Federal High Court, Bauchi, alleging that he had been removed from the Army and had given false information in his nomination forms; the case was adjourned in October 2015 and no outcome was found. On 24 July 2018 he left the APC for the PDP with Speaker Yakubu Dogara's camp, and he lost the seat as the PDP candidate in February 2019. In a letter dated 6 September 2020 he resigned from the PDP to return to the APC. He held the traditional title Kauran Ningi from 2007 until the Ningi Emirate Council withdrew it with effect from 17 November 2023, citing his criticism of the Ningi township road project; he said he had questioned only the road's stated length and was challenging the council's reasons.
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 12 sources
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.18 SN 21: "21 BAUCHI BAUCHI CENTRAL ZAKARI SALISU PRP None 57 M FLSC SSCE DEGREE"
21 BAUCHI BAUCHI CENTRAL ZAKARI SALISU PRP None 57 M FLSC SSCE DEGREE
- Court of Appeal (Jos) judgment, Ningi & Anor v. Zakari & Ors (2008) JELR 46986 (CA), CA/J/EP/HR/323/2007 - judy.legal law report (free extract)
2008-06-05: "At the end of the collation of the election results, the 1st Appellant scored 43,828 votes whilest 1st Respondent scored 66,724 votes. The 1st Respondent was declared the winner by the 5th Respondent."
At the end of the collation of the election results, the 1st Appellant scored 43,828 votes whilest 1st Respondent scored 66,724 votes. The 1st Respondent was declared the winner by the 5th Respondent.
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
undated (Wikipedia cites it as accessed 2024-12-19; written while he was a sitting Rep, 2015-19): "Honourable Salisu Zakari Ningi was born on April 4th, 1969 in his hometown of Ningi Town in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria."
Honourable Salisu Zakari Ningi was born on April 4th, 1969 in his hometown of Ningi Town in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Nigeria.
- Premium Times
2023-11-23: "“I have been advocating for the road project over the years, I never questioned about the cost, I said the road is not up to 11-kilometre, let them come and measure it before embarking on the project,” Mr Zakari told."
“I have been advocating for the road project over the years, I never questioned about the cost, I said the road is not up to 11-kilometre, let them come and measure it before embarking on the project,” Mr Zakari told.
- Daily Trust
2015-04-02: "his return bid in 2007 was almost checkmated when the candidate of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) Salisu Zakari Ningi was declared winner of the election that he had to fight in the courts for nearly two years before his mandate was restored to him."
his return bid in 2007 was almost checkmated when the candidate of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) Salisu Zakari Ningi was declared winner of the election that he had to fight in the courts for nearly two years before his mandate was restored to him.
- Premium Times
2018-07-24: "Also, Salisu Zakari (Bauchi), Hassan Omale (Kogi), Oker-Jev (Benue), Rufai Chanchangi (Kaduna), Abdulsamad Dasuki (Sokoto), Sani Zoro (Jigawa), Benjamin Okolo (Kogi), Funke Adedoyi (Kwara), Bode Ayorinde (Ondo), Bashiru Salihu (Sokoto), Barry Mpigi (Rivers) were among."
Also, Salisu Zakari (Bauchi), Hassan Omale (Kogi), Oker-Jev (Benue), Rufai Chanchangi (Kaduna), Abdulsamad Dasuki (Sokoto), Sani Zoro (Jigawa), Benjamin Okolo (Kogi), Funke Adedoyi (Kwara), Bode Ayorinde (Ondo), Bashiru Salihu (Sokoto), Barry Mpigi (Rivers) were among.
- The Guardian Nigeria (read via r.jina.ai)
2018-07-23: "Vice Chairman of the House Committee, Zakari Salisu Ningi; and Executive Director, AMCON, Dr. Eberechukwu Uneze, at the House Committee's retreat in Kano."
Vice Chairman of the House Committee, Zakari Salisu Ningi; and Executive Director, AMCON, Dr. Eberechukwu Uneze, at the House Committee's retreat in Kano.
- Vanguard (read via r.jina.ai)
2015-10-20: "Bauchi—A member of the House of Representatives, Salisu Zakari Ningi, has been dragged to court by a member of his constituency over his ineligibility to represent his constituency, having been allegedly dismissed from the Army."
Bauchi—A member of the House of Representatives, Salisu Zakari Ningi, has been dragged to court by a member of his constituency over his ineligibility to represent his constituency, having been allegedly dismissed from the Army.
- PRNigeria (statement by the Shehu Buba campaign)
2026-09-15: "The gathering attracted senior PRP figures and candidates, including Senator Samaila Kaila, representing Bauchi North; PRP senatorial candidates for Bauchi South and Bauchi Central, Hon. Shehu Aliyu Musa Barden Gabas and Salisu Zakari Ningi Kauran Ningi, respectively."
The gathering attracted senior PRP figures and candidates, including Senator Samaila Kaila, representing Bauchi North; PRP senatorial candidates for Bauchi South and Bauchi Central, Hon. Shehu Aliyu Musa Barden Gabas and Salisu Zakari Ningi Kauran Ningi, respectively.
- Nigerian Tribune
2020-09-08: "According to Salisu Zakari who represented Ningi /Warji Federal Constituency via a letter of resignation of membership he addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ningi West Ward dated September 6th, he left the party because the situation that made him alongside others to join in 2019 has not changed."
According to Salisu Zakari who represented Ningi /Warji Federal Constituency via a letter of resignation of membership he addressed to the PDP Chairman of Ningi West Ward dated September 6th, he left the party because the situation that made him alongside others to join in 2019 has not changed.
- Daily Trust
2019-03-30: "At Ningi/Warji federal constituency, Salisu Zakari Ningi of the PDP lost to Baba Iyali of the APC."
At Ningi/Warji federal constituency, Salisu Zakari Ningi of the PDP lost to Baba Iyali of the APC.
- Nigerian Tribune
2023-11-18: "Salisu Zakari Ningi was a one-time Commissioner of Sports in Bauchi State during the administration of former Governor Isa Yuguda and a former member of the House of Representatives representing Ningi /Warji Federal Constituency."
Salisu Zakari Ningi was a one-time Commissioner of Sports in Bauchi State during the administration of former Governor Isa Yuguda and a former member of the House of Representatives representing Ningi /Warji Federal Constituency.
School years & education
1974–1980
Ningi East Primary School
First School Leaving Certificate · Ningi, Bauchi State
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.18 SN 21: "21 BAUCHI BAUCHI CENTRAL ZAKARI SALISU PRP None 57 M FLSC SSCE DEGREE"
21 BAUCHI BAUCHI CENTRAL ZAKARI SALISU PRP None 57 M FLSC SSCE DEGREE
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
undated (Wikipedia cites it as accessed 2024-12-19; written while he was a sitting Rep, 2015-19): "Hon. Zakari attended Ningi East Primary School from 1974 to 1980."
Hon. Zakari attended Ningi East Primary School from 1974 to 1980.
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
Until 1985
Government Secondary School, Burra
West African School Certificate (WASC) · Burra, Ningi LGA, Bauchi State
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.18 SN 21: "21 BAUCHI BAUCHI CENTRAL ZAKARI SALISU PRP None 57 M FLSC SSCE DEGREE"
21 BAUCHI BAUCHI CENTRAL ZAKARI SALISU PRP None 57 M FLSC SSCE DEGREE
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
undated (Wikipedia cites it as accessed 2024-12-19; written while he was a sitting Rep, 2015-19): "He immediately proceeded to Goverment Secondary School Burra and graduated with a West African Senior Certificate (WASC) in 1985."
He immediately proceeded to Goverment Secondary School Burra and graduated with a West African Senior Certificate (WASC) in 1985.
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
Until 1995
University of Jos
National Diploma in Marketing · Marketing · Jos, Plateau State
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
undated (Wikipedia cites it as accessed 2024-12-19; written while he was a sitting Rep, 2015-19): "He obtained a National Diploma in Marketing from the University of Jos in 1995."
He obtained a National Diploma in Marketing from the University of Jos in 1995.
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
Until 2010
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi
B.Tech Business Management (Second Class Lower) · Business Management · Bauchi, Bauchi State
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.18 SN 21: "21 BAUCHI BAUCHI CENTRAL ZAKARI SALISU PRP None 57 M FLSC SSCE DEGREE"
21 BAUCHI BAUCHI CENTRAL ZAKARI SALISU PRP None 57 M FLSC SSCE DEGREE
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
undated (Wikipedia cites it as accessed 2024-12-19; written while he was a sitting Rep, 2015-19): "He also proceeded to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi and graduated with a Second Class lower degree in Business Management (B. Tech) in 2010."
He also proceeded to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) Bauchi and graduated with a Second Class lower degree in Business Management (B. Tech) in 2010.
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
A working life
1988–1992
Military policeman
Nigerian Army (Military Police)
Served with the Military Police from 1 January 1988 to 11 November 1992 (his own Nigerian Youth Congress biography; rank not stated). A 2015 lawsuit alleged he had abandoned duty and been removed after a board of inquiry - an allegation only, see legal records.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Vanguard (read via r.jina.ai)
2015-10-20: "The plaintiff, Shehu Jamilu, said he had evidence in 2007 that Zakari Ningi was in the Nigeria Army but allegedly abandoned his duty as a result of which a board of inquiry was set up and was subsequently removed from the employment of the Army."
The plaintiff, Shehu Jamilu, said he had evidence in 2007 that Zakari Ningi was in the Nigeria Army but allegedly abandoned his duty as a result of which a board of inquiry was set up and was subsequently removed from the employment of the Army.
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
undated (Wikipedia cites it as accessed 2024-12-19; written while he was a sitting Rep, 2015-19): "Hon. Zakari worked with the Military Police from January 1st, 1988 to November 11th, 1992."
Hon. Zakari worked with the Military Police from January 1st, 1988 to November 11th, 1992.
- Vanguard (read via r.jina.ai)
2001–2007
Classroom teacher (Business Studies and Commerce)
Government Day Secondary School Yelwan Tudun, Bauchi
Taught Business Studies and Commerce from 2001 until he went into politics in 2007 (his own Nigerian Youth Congress biography).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
undated (Wikipedia cites it as accessed 2024-12-19; written while he was a sitting Rep, 2015-19): "From 2001 to 2007, he was a Classroom Teacher at Government Day Secondary School Yelwan Tudun Bauchi where he taught Business Studies and Commerce."
From 2001 to 2007, he was a Classroom Teacher at Government Day Secondary School Yelwan Tudun Bauchi where he taught Business Studies and Commerce.
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
Dates not recorded
Founder
Salisiyya Foundation
His foundation, which says it provides medical aid and supports further education for people in need (his own Nigerian Youth Congress biography). Year founded not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
undated (Wikipedia cites it as accessed 2024-12-19; written while he was a sitting Rep, 2015-19): "He has a foundation called Salisiyya Foundation which seeks to provide medical aid to those most in need regardless of their race, religion, or political affiliation, investigation into their problems, and further education of those who deserve."
He has a foundation called Salisiyya Foundation which seeks to provide medical aid to those most in need regardless of their race, religion, or political affiliation, investigation into their problems, and further education of those who deserve.
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
The path into public service
2007–2019
Federal Representative
Ningi/Warji · Bauchi · All Progressives Congress
Took office
Interruption in recorded service: 5 Jun 2008 – 9 Jun 2015
Returned to office
Service ended
One office history, including the recorded interruptions.
Read the evidence · 12 sources
- National Assembly (nassnig.org, archived)
2008-01-01 (capture): "Salisu Zakari Ningi / Warji ANPP"
Salisu Zakari Ningi / Warji ANPP
- Court of Appeal (Jos) judgment, Ningi & Anor v. Zakari & Ors (2008) JELR 46986 (CA), CA/J/EP/HR/323/2007 - judy.legal law report (free extract)
2008-06-05: "HON ABDUL AHMED NINGI & ANOR. V. SALISU ZAKARI & ORS. (2008) JELR 46986 (CA) Court of Appeal • CA/J/EP/HR/323/2007 • 5 Jun 2008"
HON ABDUL AHMED NINGI & ANOR. V. SALISU ZAKARI & ORS. (2008) JELR 46986 (CA) Court of Appeal • CA/J/EP/HR/323/2007 • 5 Jun 2008
- 247ureports
2015-08-21: "Salisu Zakari was on June 5, 2008 sacked from the National Assembly where he paraded himself as the representative of Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency"
Salisu Zakari was on June 5, 2008 sacked from the National Assembly where he paraded himself as the representative of Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency
- Daily Trust (via allAfrica)
2007-09-26: "Abdul Ningi had filed a petition challenging the election of Alhaji Salisu Zakari of the ANPP as the member representing Ningi Warji in the House of Representatives."
Abdul Ningi had filed a petition challenging the election of Alhaji Salisu Zakari of the ANPP as the member representing Ningi Warji in the House of Representatives.
- Daily Trust
2015-04-02: "his return bid in 2007 was almost checkmated when the candidate of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) Salisu Zakari Ningi was declared winner of the election that he had to fight in the courts for nearly two years before his mandate was restored to him."
his return bid in 2007 was almost checkmated when the candidate of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) Salisu Zakari Ningi was declared winner of the election that he had to fight in the courts for nearly two years before his mandate was restored to him.
- Citizen Science Nigeria (public-offices database; read via r.jina.ai)
undated (accessed 2026-10-05): "House of Representatives, National Assembly elected 2007 2007-05 to 2008 2008-06"
House of Representatives, National Assembly elected 2007 2007-05 to 2008 2008-06
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
undated (Wikipedia cites it as accessed 2024-12-19; written while he was a sitting Rep, 2015-19): "In 2008, Hon. Zakari contested and won the General Election and represented Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency but later lost the seat in a court of Appeal ruling in Jos, 2008."
In 2008, Hon. Zakari contested and won the General Election and represented Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency but later lost the seat in a court of Appeal ruling in Jos, 2008.
- Daily Trust
2019-04-21: "Salisu Ningi, his compatriot from Bauchi State, lost his Ningi/Warji federal constituency to Abdulkadir Abdullahi of the APC."
Salisu Ningi, his compatriot from Bauchi State, lost his Ningi/Warji federal constituency to Abdulkadir Abdullahi of the APC.
- Premium Times
2018-07-24: "Also, Salisu Zakari (Bauchi), Hassan Omale (Kogi), Oker-Jev (Benue), Rufai Chanchangi (Kaduna), Abdulsamad Dasuki (Sokoto), Sani Zoro (Jigawa), Benjamin Okolo (Kogi), Funke Adedoyi (Kwara), Bode Ayorinde (Ondo), Bashiru Salihu (Sokoto), Barry Mpigi (Rivers) were among."
Also, Salisu Zakari (Bauchi), Hassan Omale (Kogi), Oker-Jev (Benue), Rufai Chanchangi (Kaduna), Abdulsamad Dasuki (Sokoto), Sani Zoro (Jigawa), Benjamin Okolo (Kogi), Funke Adedoyi (Kwara), Bode Ayorinde (Ondo), Bashiru Salihu (Sokoto), Barry Mpigi (Rivers) were among.
- Daily Trust
2019-03-30: "At Ningi/Warji federal constituency, Salisu Zakari Ningi of the PDP lost to Baba Iyali of the APC."
At Ningi/Warji federal constituency, Salisu Zakari Ningi of the PDP lost to Baba Iyali of the APC.
- The Guardian Nigeria (read via r.jina.ai)
2018-07-23: "Vice Chairman of the House Committee, Zakari Salisu Ningi; and Executive Director, AMCON, Dr. Eberechukwu Uneze, at the House Committee's retreat in Kano."
Vice Chairman of the House Committee, Zakari Salisu Ningi; and Executive Director, AMCON, Dr. Eberechukwu Uneze, at the House Committee's retreat in Kano.
- Vanguard (read via r.jina.ai)
2015-10-20: "Bauchi—A member of the House of Representatives, Salisu Zakari Ningi, has been dragged to court by a member of his constituency over his ineligibility to represent his constituency, having been allegedly dismissed from the Army."
Bauchi—A member of the House of Representatives, Salisu Zakari Ningi, has been dragged to court by a member of his constituency over his ineligibility to represent his constituency, having been allegedly dismissed from the Army.
2008–2010
Commissioner for Sports
Bauchi State Government
Commissioner in the Bauchi State Government of Governor Isa Yuguda: 'Commissioner of Sports' (Nigerian Tribune, 2023); his own Nigerian Youth Congress board biography says Commissioner for Youth and Sports from 2008 to 2010, after he lost the Ningi/Warji House seat on appeal in June 2008. Appointment and exit days not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
undated (Wikipedia cites it as accessed 2024-12-19; written while he was a sitting Rep, 2015-19): "He was appointed Commissioner for Youth and Sports in 2008 to 2010 and subsequently a Special Adviser on Tourism to the Governor of Bauchi State in 2011."
He was appointed Commissioner for Youth and Sports in 2008 to 2010 and subsequently a Special Adviser on Tourism to the Governor of Bauchi State in 2011.
- Nigerian Tribune
2023-11-18: "Salisu Zakari Ningi was a one-time Commissioner of Sports in Bauchi State during the administration of former Governor Isa Yuguda and a former member of the House of Representatives representing Ningi /Warji Federal Constituency."
Salisu Zakari Ningi was a one-time Commissioner of Sports in Bauchi State during the administration of former Governor Isa Yuguda and a former member of the House of Representatives representing Ningi /Warji Federal Constituency.
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
From 2011
Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism
Bauchi State Government
Special Adviser on Tourism to the Governor of Bauchi State (Isa Yuguda) from 2011, after his term as commissioner (his own Nigerian Youth Congress biography). End date not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
undated (Wikipedia cites it as accessed 2024-12-19; written while he was a sitting Rep, 2015-19): "He was appointed Commissioner for Youth and Sports in 2008 to 2010 and subsequently a Special Adviser on Tourism to the Governor of Bauchi State in 2011."
He was appointed Commissioner for Youth and Sports in 2008 to 2010 and subsequently a Special Adviser on Tourism to the Governor of Bauchi State in 2011.
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
Life outside
the office.
Work, writing and public family connections. The experiences and relationships beyond a political career.
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Work & organisations
Dates not recorded
Salisiyya Foundation
Founder · founder · Non-profit
His foundation, which says it provides medical aid and supports further education for people in need (his own Nigerian Youth Congress biography). Year founded not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
undated (Wikipedia cites it as accessed 2024-12-19; written while he was a sitting Rep, 2015-19): "He has a foundation called Salisiyya Foundation which seeks to provide medical aid to those most in need regardless of their race, religion, or political affiliation, investigation into their problems, and further education of those who deserve."
He has a foundation called Salisiyya Foundation which seeks to provide medical aid to those most in need regardless of their race, religion, or political affiliation, investigation into their problems, and further education of those who deserve.
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
2001–2007
Government Day Secondary School Yelwan Tudun, Bauchi
Classroom teacher (Business Studies and Commerce) · employee · Education
Taught Business Studies and Commerce from 2001 until he went into politics in 2007 (his own Nigerian Youth Congress biography).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
undated (Wikipedia cites it as accessed 2024-12-19; written while he was a sitting Rep, 2015-19): "From 2001 to 2007, he was a Classroom Teacher at Government Day Secondary School Yelwan Tudun Bauchi where he taught Business Studies and Commerce."
From 2001 to 2007, he was a Classroom Teacher at Government Day Secondary School Yelwan Tudun Bauchi where he taught Business Studies and Commerce.
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
1988–1992
Nigerian Army (Military Police)
Military policeman · employee · Military
Served with the Military Police from 1 January 1988 to 11 November 1992 (his own Nigerian Youth Congress biography; rank not stated). A 2015 lawsuit alleged he had abandoned duty and been removed after a board of inquiry - an allegation only, see legal records.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Vanguard (read via r.jina.ai)
2015-10-20: "The plaintiff, Shehu Jamilu, said he had evidence in 2007 that Zakari Ningi was in the Nigeria Army but allegedly abandoned his duty as a result of which a board of inquiry was set up and was subsequently removed from the employment of the Army."
The plaintiff, Shehu Jamilu, said he had evidence in 2007 that Zakari Ningi was in the Nigeria Army but allegedly abandoned his duty as a result of which a board of inquiry was set up and was subsequently removed from the employment of the Army.
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
undated (Wikipedia cites it as accessed 2024-12-19; written while he was a sitting Rep, 2015-19): "Hon. Zakari worked with the Military Police from January 1st, 1988 to November 11th, 1992."
Hon. Zakari worked with the Military Police from January 1st, 1988 to November 11th, 1992.
- Vanguard (read via r.jina.ai)
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.
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At the ballot
2027 · Senatorial primary
Peoples Redemption Party · Won · Bauchi · Bauchi Central
Record notes
constituency: Bauchi Central Senatorial District · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 21, p.18; INEC name: ZAKARI SALISU; age 57; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): FLSC SSCE DEGREE · Primary: PRP primary date, votes and opponents not found. A Shehu Buba campaign statement (PRNigeria, 15 Sep 2026) named 'Salisu Zakari Ningi Kauran Ningi' as the PRP senatorial candidate for Bauchi Central at a PRP gathering at Games Village, Bauchi, on Sunday 13 September 2026.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- inecnigeria.org
Zakari Salisu — senatorial 2027
- PRNigeria (statement by the Shehu Buba campaign)
2026-09-15: "The gathering attracted senior PRP figures and candidates, including Senator Samaila Kaila, representing Bauchi North; PRP senatorial candidates for Bauchi South and Bauchi Central, Hon. Shehu Aliyu Musa Barden Gabas and Salisu Zakari Ningi Kauran Ningi, respectively."
The gathering attracted senior PRP figures and candidates, including Senator Samaila Kaila, representing Bauchi North; PRP senatorial candidates for Bauchi South and Bauchi Central, Hon. Shehu Aliyu Musa Barden Gabas and Salisu Zakari Ningi Kauran Ningi, respectively.
- inecnigeria.org
2019 · House Of Reps election
Peoples Democratic Party · Lost · Bauchi · Ningi/Warji
Record notes
PDP candidate for Ningi/Warji after defecting from the APC with Speaker Yakubu Dogara's camp on 24 July 2018. In September 2018 Baba Idi Adamu was challenging him for the PDP ticket (Daily Trust, 15 Sep 2018); by November Daily Trust reported that the defecting Bauchi lawmakers had been given automatic PDP tickets (primary day and figures not found). Lost the National Assembly poll of 23 February 2019 to the APC candidate, named 'Baba Iyali' by Daily Trust on 30 Mar 2019 and 'Abdulkadir Abdullahi' by Daily Trust on 21 Apr 2019 (Wikipedia, a lead only, lists the 2019-23 member as Abdullahi Sa'ad Abdulkadir). Votes not found.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Daily Trust
2019-04-21: "Unlike Speaker Yakubu Dogara, who also defected from the APC to the PDP, Salisu Ningi, his compatriot from Bauchi State, lost his Ningi/Warji federal constituency to Abdulkadir Abdullahi of the APC."
Unlike Speaker Yakubu Dogara, who also defected from the APC to the PDP, Salisu Ningi, his compatriot from Bauchi State, lost his Ningi/Warji federal constituency to Abdulkadir Abdullahi of the APC.
- Daily Trust
2018-11-11: "The unending feud between some federal lawmakers from Bauchi State, including Speaker Yakubu Dogara, Senator Sulaiman Nazif and Isah Hamma Misau, the member representing Ningi/Warji, Salisu Zakari Ningi and the governor, led to their early exit from the APC."
The unending feud between some federal lawmakers from Bauchi State, including Speaker Yakubu Dogara, Senator Sulaiman Nazif and Isah Hamma Misau, the member representing Ningi/Warji, Salisu Zakari Ningi and the governor, led to their early exit from the APC.
- Daily Trust
2018-09-15: "Salisu Zakari Ningi is also being challenged for his Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency ticket by Baba Idi Adamu."
Salisu Zakari Ningi is also being challenged for his Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency ticket by Baba Idi Adamu.
- Daily Trust
2019-03-30: "At Ningi/Warji federal constituency, Salisu Zakari Ningi of the PDP lost to Baba Iyali of the APC."
At Ningi/Warji federal constituency, Salisu Zakari Ningi of the PDP lost to Baba Iyali of the APC.
- Daily Trust
2015 · House Of Reps election
All Progressives Congress · Won · Bauchi · Ningi/Warji
Record notes
Elected for Ningi/Warji on the APC platform (Vanguard, Oct 2015, describes him as the sitting member who ran on the APC). 28 March 2015 is the INEC National Assembly polling day, not read from a result sheet; votes not found. Term dates are the 8th Assembly inauguration (9 Jun 2015) and the 9th (11 Jun 2019).
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- Vanguard (read via r.jina.ai)
2015-10-20: "Ningi represents Ningi/Warji federal constituency of Bauchi State in the House of Representatives."
Ningi represents Ningi/Warji federal constituency of Bauchi State in the House of Representatives.
- Vanguard (read via r.jina.ai)
2007 · House Of Reps election
Annulled · Bauchi · Ningi/Warji
66,724 votes
Record notes
Ran on the platform of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP, defunct) and was declared winner by INEC with 66,724 votes to 43,828 for Abdul Ahmed Ningi (PDP) at the poll of 21 April 2007. Ningi's petition (NAGLH/EPT/BA/19/07, filed 19 May 2007) went to the Court of Appeal, Jos (CA/J/EP/HR/323/2007), which gave judgment on 5 June 2008; Zakari lost the seat (his own biography: 'lost the seat in a court of Appeal ruling in Jos, 2008') and Ningi's mandate was restored. A separate petition by Adamu Shehu Suleiman over the ANPP nomination was dismissed by the tribunal on 25 September 2007. Term dates on the position: 6th Assembly inauguration (5 Jun 2007) to the appeal judgment (5 Jun 2008); Citizen Science Nigeria gives 2007-05 to 2008-06.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Court of Appeal (Jos) judgment, Ningi & Anor v. Zakari & Ors (2008) JELR 46986 (CA), CA/J/EP/HR/323/2007 - judy.legal law report (free extract)
2008-06-05: "This appeal is founded on the General Election held nationwide on 21/4/07 for' a seat at the Federal House of Representatives at Abuja."
This appeal is founded on the General Election held nationwide on 21/4/07 for' a seat at the Federal House of Representatives at Abuja.
- Daily Trust
2015-04-02: "his return bid in 2007 was almost checkmated when the candidate of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) Salisu Zakari Ningi was declared winner of the election that he had to fight in the courts for nearly two years before his mandate was restored to him."
his return bid in 2007 was almost checkmated when the candidate of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) Salisu Zakari Ningi was declared winner of the election that he had to fight in the courts for nearly two years before his mandate was restored to him.
- Nigerian Youth Congress - governing-board biography (read via r.jina.ai; self-description, likely supplied by him)
undated (Wikipedia cites it as accessed 2024-12-19; written while he was a sitting Rep, 2015-19): "In 2008, Hon. Zakari contested and won the General Election and represented Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency but later lost the seat in a court of Appeal ruling in Jos, 2008."
In 2008, Hon. Zakari contested and won the General Election and represented Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency but later lost the seat in a court of Appeal ruling in Jos, 2008.
- Court of Appeal (Jos) judgment, Ningi & Anor v. Zakari & Ors (2008) JELR 46986 (CA), CA/J/EP/HR/323/2007 - judy.legal law report (free extract)
Recognition
Kauran Ningi (traditional title)
2007 · Emir of Ningi / Ningi Emirate Council
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Premium Times
2023-11-23: "“I have been advocating for the road project over the years, I never questioned about the cost, I said the road is not up to 11-kilometre, let them come and measure it before embarking on the project,” Mr Zakari told."
“I have been advocating for the road project over the years, I never questioned about the cost, I said the road is not up to 11-kilometre, let them come and measure it before embarking on the project,” Mr Zakari told.
- Daily Trust
2023-11-20: "The Ningi Emirate Council in Bauchi State has sacked Hon Salisu Zakari Ningi as the traditional title holder of Kauran Ningi for what they described as condemnation and rubbishing of the developmental projects the emirate has yearned for over a long period of time among them a dual carriageway in Ningi."
The Ningi Emirate Council in Bauchi State has sacked Hon Salisu Zakari Ningi as the traditional title holder of Kauran Ningi for what they described as condemnation and rubbishing of the developmental projects the emirate has yearned for over a long period of time among them a dual carriageway in Ningi.
- Daily Post
2023-11-18: "Zakari was one of those who questioned the cost of the road project."
Zakari was one of those who questioned the cost of the road project.
- Nigerian Tribune
2023-11-18: "“However, I am very appreciative of HRH, the Emir of Ningi for finding me worthy and agreeing to honour me with the title of Kauran Ningi tun 2007,” he further wrote."
“However, I am very appreciative of HRH, the Emir of Ningi for finding me worthy and agreeing to honour me with the title of Kauran Ningi tun 2007,” he further wrote.
- Premium Times
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