Ango Sadiq Abdullahi
Ango Sadiq Abdullahi | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from Kaduna | |
| Assumed office June 2023 | |
| Constituency | Sabon Gari |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 July 1983 |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
Ango Sadiq Abdullahi (born 7 July 1983) is a Nigerian politician. He currently serves as a member representing Sabon Gari in the House of Representatives.[1][2]
Early life and Education
Ango Sadiq Abdullahi was born on 7 July 1983 and hails from Kaduna State, Nigeria. He attended a Nigerian university, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Political Science. His academic background laid the foundation for his interest and involvement in politics and public service.[2][3][4] He is the son of Prof. Ango Abdullahi, an elder statesman and academic.[5][6][7]
Political career
In 2023, Sadiq contested and won the House of Representatives elections under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defeating his rival Hon. Mohammed Garba Datti of the All Progressives Congress (APC).[5]
Abduction
He was abducted by bandits on 28 March 2022 together with 61 other persons on an Kaduna-Abuja- train. He achieved his victory in the PDP primaries while still in captivity, but was eventually released after some negotiations to join his family and received psychological treatment at a private hospital in Kaduna.[8][9][10]
References
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- ^ a b "10th National Assembly Members - Voter - Validating the Office of the Electorate on Representation". orderpaper.ng. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Citizen Science Nigeria". citizensciencenigeria.org. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ "Candidates - Voter - Validating the Office of the Electorate on Representation". orderpaper.ng. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ^ a b Aodu, AbdulRaheem (2023-02-28). "Ango Abdullahi's son wins Sabongari Federal Constituency in Kaduna". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ Shiklam, John (2022-05-24). "Nigeria: Despite Being in Captivity, Ango Abdullahi's Son Wins PDP House of Reps Ticket". Arise News. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ^ AccessNewsNG (2022-05-24). "Ango Abdullahi's Son Wins PDP House of Representatives Ticket Despite Being in Captivity". Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ^ Reporter, Our (2022-05-24). "Despite Being In Captivity, Ango Abdullahi's Son Wins PDP Rep Ticket". Pointblank News. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ Bankole, Idowu (2022-05-01). "Sadiq Ango Abdullahi undergoing psychological rehabilitation". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ Abdallah, Nuruddeen M. (2022-03-29). "Train attack: El-Rufai's top aide, Dayyibu Paki, wife, Ango Abdullahi's son, abducted". 21st CENTURY CHRONICLE. Retrieved 2025-07-08.