Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Kano
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The Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Kano comprises three Senators
and fifteen Representatives (down from twenty three in 1999). They form the legislature of Kano State
, Nigeria.
The People's Democratic Party
(PDP) won no Senate seats and two House seats.
The All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) won two Senate seats and thirteen House seats.
In December 2007 the election of Aminu Sule Garo
was annulled, and the PDP contender Bello Hayatu Gwarzo
was declared elected.
Senators representing Kano State
in the 6th Assembly were:
Representatives in the 6th Assembly were:
The People's Democratic Party
(PDP) won three Senate seats and twenty two House seats.
The All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) won one House seat.
Senate of Nigeria
The Senate is the upper house of the National Assembly of Nigeria. It consists of 109 senators: the 36 states are divided in 3 senatorial districts each electing one senator; the Federal Capital Territory elects only one senator....
and fifteen Representatives (down from twenty three in 1999). They form the legislature of Kano State
Kano State
Kano State is a state located in North-Western Nigeria. Created on May 27, 1967 from part of the Northern Region, Kano state borders Katsina State to the north-west, Jigawa State to the north-east, Bauchi State to the south-east and Kaduna State to the south-west...
, Nigeria.
6th Assembly (2007–2011)
The 6th National Assembly (2007–2011) was inaugurated on 5 June 2007.The People's Democratic Party
People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
The People's Democratic Party is a political party in Nigeria. Its policies generally lie towards the right wing of the political spectrum. It has won every single Presidential elections since 1999, namely: 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011, and is the dominant party in the Fourth Republic.-History:In...
(PDP) won no Senate seats and two House seats.
The All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) won two Senate seats and thirteen House seats.
In December 2007 the election of Aminu Sule Garo
Aminu Sule Garo
Aminu Sule Garo is a Nigerian politician and businessman.He was elected Senator for Kano North in April 2007, but his election was annulled in December 2007 on the basis that he lacked the required qualifications.-Background:...
was annulled, and the PDP contender Bello Hayatu Gwarzo
Bello Hayatu Gwarzo
Bello Hayatu Gwarzo is a Nigerian politician who has been a member of the national senate since 1999.-Background:Bello Hayatu Gwarzo was born in 14 April 1960...
was declared elected.
Senators representing Kano State
Kano State
Kano State is a state located in North-Western Nigeria. Created on May 27, 1967 from part of the Northern Region, Kano state borders Katsina State to the north-west, Jigawa State to the north-east, Bauchi State to the south-east and Kaduna State to the south-west...
in the 6th Assembly were:
| Senator | Constituency | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aminu Sule Garo Aminu Sule Garo Aminu Sule Garo is a Nigerian politician and businessman.He was elected Senator for Kano North in April 2007, but his election was annulled in December 2007 on the basis that he lacked the required qualifications.-Background:... |
North | ANPP | Election annulled in December 2007 |
| Bello Hayatu Gwarzo Bello Hayatu Gwarzo Bello Hayatu Gwarzo is a Nigerian politician who has been a member of the national senate since 1999.-Background:Bello Hayatu Gwarzo was born in 14 April 1960... |
North | PDP | |
| Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya is a Nigerian politician and architect who was elected to the Nigerian National Senate in 2007, representing the Kano South constituency of Kano State for the All Nigeria Peoples Party .- Background :... |
South | ANPP | |
| Mohammed Adamu Bello Mohammed Adamu Bello Mohammed Adamu Bello is a Nigerian politician and businessman who was elected to the National Senate in 2007 representing the Kano Central constituency of Kano State for the All Nigeria Peoples Party .-Background:... |
Central | ANPP |
Representatives in the 6th Assembly were:
| Representative | Constituency | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Abdurrahamman Suleiman Kawu | Sumaila/Takai | ANPP |
| Abduwa Gabasawa Nasiru | Gezawa/Gabasawa | ANPP |
| Ado Garba Alhassan | Tudun-Wada/Doguwa | PDP |
| Ahmad Audi Zarewa | Karaye/Rogo | ANPP |
| Alhassan Uba Idris | Dala | ANPP |
| Ali Wudil Muhammad | Wudil/Garko | ANPP |
| Danlami Hamza | Fagge | ANPP |
| Garba Mohammed Batalawa | Kura/Madobi/Garun Malam | ANPP |
| Ibrahim Muazzam Bichi | Bichi | ANPP |
| Ibrahim Umar Ballah | Kumbosto | ANPP |
| Isah Idris Alhaji | Nassarawa | ANPP |
| Jobe Abdulkadir Tijjani | Dawakin-Tofa/Tofa/Rimin Gado | ANPP |
| Kiru Ubale Jakada | Bebeji/Kiru | ANPP |
| Labaran Y. Dambatta | Dambatta/Mokoda | ANPP |
| Lawan Farouk Muhammad | Bagwai/Shanono | PDP |
The 4th Assembly (1999–2003)
The 4th National Assembly (2007–2011) was inaugurated on 29 May 1999.The People's Democratic Party
People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
The People's Democratic Party is a political party in Nigeria. Its policies generally lie towards the right wing of the political spectrum. It has won every single Presidential elections since 1999, namely: 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011, and is the dominant party in the Fourth Republic.-History:In...
(PDP) won three Senate seats and twenty two House seats.
The All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) won one House seat.
| Senator Senate of Nigeria The Senate is the upper house of the National Assembly of Nigeria. It consists of 109 senators: the 36 states are divided in 3 senatorial districts each electing one senator; the Federal Capital Territory elects only one senator.... |
Party | Constituency |
|---|---|---|
| Masa'ud Doguwa El-Jibril | PDP People's Democratic Party (Nigeria) The People's Democratic Party is a political party in Nigeria. Its policies generally lie towards the right wing of the political spectrum. It has won every single Presidential elections since 1999, namely: 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2011, and is the dominant party in the Fourth Republic.-History:In... |
Kano-South |
| Bello Hayatu Gwarzo Bello Hayatu Gwarzo Bello Hayatu Gwarzo is a Nigerian politician who has been a member of the national senate since 1999.-Background:Bello Hayatu Gwarzo was born in 14 April 1960... |
PDP | Kano-North |
| Ibrahim Kura Mohammed Ibrahim Kura Mohammed Ibrahim Kura Mohammed was elected Senator for the Kano Central constituency of Kano State, Nigeria at the start of the Nigerian Fourth Republic, running on the People's Democratic Party platform... |
PDP | Kano-Central |
| Representative | Party | Constituency |
| Bala Ali Bala Ali Baba Ali was a footballer who played as a winger for clubs in Nigeria and Greece.-Club career:In 1991, Ali joined Greek Superleague side Panachaiki F.C. for one season appearing in 16 league matches for the club.-International career:... |
PDP | Kumbotso Kumbotso Kumbotso is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kumbotso.It has an area of 158 km² and a population of 295,979 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 700.... |
| Barau Jibrin | PDP | Tarauni Tarauni Tarauni is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the locality of Ungwa Uku within the city of Kano.It has an area of 28 km² and a population of 221,367 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 700.... |
| Biburim Bashir Yusuf | PDP | Tiwada/Doguwa Doguwa Doguwa is a Local Government Area in the extreme south of Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Riruwai.It has an area of 1,473 km² and a population of 151,181 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 710.... |
| Bichi Mahmoun Baba | PDP | Bichi Bichi Bichi is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Bichi on the A9 highway.It has an area of 612 km² and a population of 277,099 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 703.... |
| Bunkure YusufMalam | PDP | Bunkure Bunkure Bunkure is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Bunkure.It has an area of 487 km² and a population of 170,891 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 710.... /Rano Rano Rano is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Rano.It has an area of 520 km² and a population of 145,439 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 710.... /Kibiya Kibiya Kibiya is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kibiya.It has an area of 404 km² and a population of 136,736 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 710.... |
| Butalawa Garba Mohammed | PDP | Kura Kura, Nigeria Kura is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kura on the A2 highway.It has an area of 206 km² and a population of 144,601 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 711.... /Madobi Madobi Madobi is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Madobi.It has an area of 273 km² and a population of 136,623 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 711.... /Garun Malam |
| Fanda Adamu Abdul | PDP | Albasu Albasu Albasu is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Albasu.It has an area of 398 km² and a population of 190,153 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 712.... /Ajingi Ajingi Ajingi is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ajingi.It has an area of 714 km² and a population of 174,137 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 713.... /Gaya Gaya, Nigeria Gaya is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Gaya in the north of the area.It has an area of 613 km² and a population of 201,016 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 713.-History:... |
| Gabasawa Nasiru Abduwa | PDP | Gezawa Gezawa Gezawa is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Gezawa.It has an area of 340 km² and a population of 282,069 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 702.... /Gabasawa Gabasawa Gabasawa is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Zakirai.It has an area of 605 km² and a population of 211,055 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 702.... |
| Gora Muhtan Abdulrazaq | PDP | Dala Dala, Nigeria Dala is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria within Kano city. Its headquarters are in the Gwamaja locality.It has an area of 19 km² and a population of 418,777 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 700.It contains Dalla Hill.... |
| Gwarzo Hamza Zakari | PDP | Gwarzo-Kabo |
| Hamza Danlami | ANPP | Fagge Fagge Fagge is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria, within the greater Kano area. Its headquarters are in the suburb of Waje.It has an area of 21 km² and a population of 198,828 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 700.... |
| Harisu Srajo | PDP | Dambatta Dambatta Dambatta is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Dambatta in the west of the area on the A2 highway.It has an area of 732 km² and a population of 207,968 at the 2006 census.... /Makoda Makoda Makoda is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Koguna.It has an area of 441 km² and a population of 222,399 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 702.... |
| Haruna Shehu Lambu | PDP | Ditofa/Tofa Tofa, Nigeria Tofa is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Tofa.It has an area of 202 km² and a population of 97,734 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 701.... /Rimin Gado Rimin Gado Rimin Gado is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Rimin Gado about 20 km west of the state capital Kano.It has an area of 225 km² and a population of 104,790 at the 2006 census.... |
| Hausawa Aminu Ghali | PDP | Gwale Gwale Gwale is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria within Greater Kano city. Its headquarters are in the suburb of Gwale.It has an area of 18 km² and a population of 362,059 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 700.... |
| Kachako Aliyu Mohammed | PDP | Sumaila Sumaila Sumaila is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Sumaila to the north of the area.It has an area of 1,250 km² and a population of 253,661 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 712.... /Takai Takai Takai is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Takai to the north of the area on the A237 highway.It has an area of 598 km² and a population of 202,743 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 712.... |
| Lawan Farouk | PDP | Bagwai Bagwai Bagwai is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Bagwai.It has an area of 405 km² and a population of 162,847 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 701.... /Shanono Shanono Shanono is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Shanono.It has an area of 697 km² and a population of 140,607 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 704.... |
| Muktar Ad'hama Ismail | PDP | Ungogo Ungogo Ungogo is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the locality of Ungogo to the north of the city of Kano.It has an area of 204 km² and a population of 369,657 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 700.... /Minjibir Minjibir Minjibir is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Minjibir, about 20 km northeast of the state capital Kano.It has an area of 416 km² and a population of 213,794 at the 2006 census.... |
| Ghali Umar Na'Abba Ghali Umar Na'Abba Ghali Umar Na'Abba is a Nigerian businessman and politician, a member of the People's Democratic Party who represented the Kano Municipal Federal constituency of Kano State from 1999 to 2003.-Background:... |
PDP | Kano Municipal Kano Municipal Kano Municipal is a Local Government Area within the Kano Urban Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in Kofar Kudu, in the south of the city of Kano.It has an area of 17 km² and a population of 365,525 at the 2006 census.... |
| Sarai Bako | PDP | Dawakin/Kuru Kuru, Nigeria Kuru is located on the Jos Plateau in north-central Nigeria commonly referred as the middle belt region of Nigeria. Located about 20 km to Jos on the Jos-Abuja highway in Plateau State... /Warawa Warawa Warawa is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Warawa on the A237 highway.It has an area of 360 km² and a population of 128,787 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 713.... |
| Tsanyawa Umaru Aliyu | PDP | Tsanyawa Tsanyawa Tsanyawa is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Tsanyawa.It has an area of 492 km² and a population of 157,680 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 703.... /Kunchi Kunchi, Nigeria Kunchi is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kunchi.It has an area of 671 km² and a population of 111,018 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 703.... |
| Wudil Sirajo Mohammed | PDP | Wudil Wudil Wudil is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Wudil on the A237 highway.It has an area of 362 km² and a population of 185,189 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 713.... /Garko |
| Yako Aliyu Mohammed | PDP | Kiru Kiru, Nigeria Kiru is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Kiru.It has an area of 927 km² and a population of 264,781 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 711.... /Bebeji Bebeji Bebeji is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Bebeji.It has an area of 717 km² and a population of 188,859 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 711.-Geography:... |
| Yammedi Shehu Aliyu | PDP | Karaye Karaye Karaye is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Karaye.It has an area of 479 km² and a population of 141,407 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 704.... /Rogo Rogo Rogo is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Rogo.It has an area of 802 km² and a population of 227,742 at the 2006 census.The postal code of the area is 704.... >- |