Usman Sa'idu Nasamu Dakingari

Usman Sa'idu Nasamu Dakingari
Governor of Kebbi State
In office
2 April 2012 – 29 May 2015
Preceded byAminu Musa Habib Jega (acting)
Succeeded byAbubakar Atiku Bagudu
In office
29 May 2007 – 24 February 2012
Preceded byAdamu Aliero
Succeeded byAminu Musa Habib Jega (acting)
Personal details
Born (1959-09-13) 13 September 1959 (age 65)
Dakin Gari, Kebbi State, Nigeria
Political partyPeople's Democratic Party (PDP)
Spouses

Usman Sa'idu Nasamu Dakingari (born 13 September 1959) is a Nigerian politician who served as governor of Kebbi State from 2007 to 2015. He was elected governor in April 2007, taking office on 29 May 2007. He is a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).[1] He was reelected on 26 April 2011.[2] However, on 24 February 2012, the Supreme Court upheld a ruling by the Kebbi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal that nullified his election, and ordered a fresh election within 90 days.[3] He was elected again on 31 March 2012 and took office on 2 April.[4]

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  4. ^ GARBA MUHAMMAD; ELIZABETH ARCHIBONG & HENRY OMUNU (2 April 2012). "Nigeria: Dakingari Wins Kebbi Amid Controversy". The Moment (London). Retrieved 5 April 2012.