Who Is Saidu Ahmed Alkali?

On the 2nd of August 2023, his excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu released a second Ministerial list to the Nigerian Senate for screening. One of the names on that long Ministerial list submitted is Saidu Ahmed Akali a three-term Senator representing Gombe North Senatorial District.

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Saidu Ahmed Alkali’s Biography And Career

Ahmed Akali is the son of the late Khadi Ahmed Saidu on February 12, 1969. He hails from the Dukku District of the defunct Northeast State. He is a graduate of the University of Maiduguri, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics.

Saidu worked with the Dukku Local Government Council but later join the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In 2003, he was appointed the Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board.

Pushing further, he was Commissioner of Information during Goje’s second tenure in 2007. He was also elected the Senator for the Gombe North senatorial district in August 2010.

Saidu also emerged as the consensus candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and was reelected in 2011. He did not contest in 2015 but went on to switch to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2017.

Saidu went on to contest in 2019 against Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo and won. He was however defeated in the 2023 election that was term, “the rematch of kings” to the same candidate.

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FAQs

How old is Saidu Ahmed Alkali?

As of August 2023, he is 54 years of age.

Where is Saidu Ahmed Alkali from?

He hails from Gombe State, Nigeria.

Which political party is Saidu Ahmed Alkali in?

He is currently in the All Progressive Congress (APC), although he is a former member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Who is Saidu Ahmed Alkali’s wife?

He is married to Mrs. Ahmed Akali (first name undisclosed yet).

What is Sa’idu Ahmed Alkali’s net worth?

He has an estimated net worth of $5 Million, although his source of income is still under investigation.

Conclusion

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