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Abdullahi-Iya Khadijah
APGALOST
Election2023 Gubernatorial Elections →
RaceNiger race →
StateNiger →
Born1 January 1975 (age 51)
GenderFemale
EducationUniversity of Abuja, University of Jos
BirthplaceKaduna
OccupationPolitician
QualificationPRIMARY SCHOOL WAEC LLB, MA LAW & DIPLOMA
Running MateNdayako Mohammed Kudu
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Summary
Abdullahi-Iya Khadijah is a Nigerian politician who contested the 2023 Gubernatorial Elections as the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate in Niger.
Biography
Abdullahi-Iya Khadijah is a Nigerian political candidate who ran for the governorship election in Niger State in 2023 under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Born on January 1, 1975, she holds qualifications including a Primary School WAEC, LLB, MA Law, and a Diploma in Law. Her running mate in the election was Ndayako Mohammed Kudu.
Despite her participation in the 2023 governorship contest, Abdullahi-Iya Khadijah did not succeed in securing the position.
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