Ali Modu Sheriff | |
|---|---|
 Modu Sheriff in 2007 | |
| Chairman of the PDP National Working Committee Acting | |
| In office 16 February 2016 – 21 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Uche Secondus (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Ahmed Makarfi (Caretaker) |
| Governor of Borno State | |
| In office 29 May 2003 – 29 May 2011 | |
| Deputy | Adamu Dibal |
| Preceded by | Mala Kachalla |
| Succeeded by | Kashim Shettima |
| Senator for Borno Central | |
| In office 3 June 1999 – 3 June 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Himself (1993) |
| Succeeded by | Mohammed Abba Aji |
| In office 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993 | |
| Succeeded by | Himself (1999) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 (age 67–68) Ngala, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Borno State, Nigeria) |
| Political party | All Progressive Congress (2013–2014; 2018–present) |
| Other political affiliations |
All Nigeria People's Party (1998–2013)
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Ali Modu Sheriff (born 1956) is a Nigerian politician who served as governor of Borno State from 2003 to 2011. He was the first governor to serve two consecutive terms.[1]
Though Sheriff had held two elected offices as a member of All Nigeria People's Party, he would later join the All Progressives Congress becoming a founding member of that party. In 2014, Sheriff switched affiliation to the People's Democratic Party.[2][3] He acted as the National Working Committee chair from 16 February 2016 until the National Convention, when he was removed and replaced by Ahmed Makarfi.[4][5] On 26 April 2018, Sheriff defected back to All Progressives Congress.[6]
- ^ "Governor Ali Modu Sheriff of Borno State". Nigeria Governors Forum. Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 13 December 2009.
- ^ "We'll replace Buhari in 2019; nothing will stop us, PDP Chairman, Sheriff, vows". Premium Times. 17 February 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
- ^ "Ali Modu Sheriff Defects to PDP,Will Ikimi Join Him?". News Diary Online. 14 July 2014. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
- ^ Ernest Chinwo (21 May 2016). "PDP Throws Out Sheriff, Markarfi Heads Caretaker Committee". Thisday. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ "Ex-Borno Governor, Modu Sheriff, Sworn in As PDP Chairman". AllAfrica. 16 February 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
- ^ "JUST IN: Ex-PDP chair, Ali Modu Sheriff, defects to APC". newtelegraphonline.com. Retrieved 26 April 2018.