ThisDay Live11 Jul 2026
Sokoto on Path to Lasting Peace as Gov Aliyu Prioritises Security, Says ShagariElection2027 Governorship Elections →
RaceSokoto race →
StateSokoto →
Born~1971 (~55)
ReligionIslam
GenderMale
EducationUniversity of York
BirthplaceSokoto State
OccupationResearcher
QualificationFIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE B.scWhat do these qualifications mean?
Running MateMohammed Gobir Idris
Aliyu Ahmed is a Nigerian politician who is a All Progressives Congress (APC) nominee for the 2027 Governorship Elections in Sokoto.
Career
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Biography
Aliyu Ahmed is a male political figure from Sokoto state, Nigeria, identified as a researcher by occupation. Born circa 1971, he holds a First School Leaving Certificate (SSCE) and completed studies at the University of York. As of his nomination status in May 2026, he is running for governorship in Sokoto state during the 2027 election, with Mohammed Gobir Idris as his designated running mate.
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Premium Times21 May 2026
Sokoto 2027: APC affirms Governor Aliyu as candidateSources
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