Premium Times Nigeria25 Jan 2026
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Aminu Ibrahim
ADCLOST
RaceTaraba raceΒ β
StateTarabaΒ β
Born1 January 1988 (age 38)
ReligionSunni Islam
GenderMale
EducationBayero University, Kano
QualificationFSLC SSCE BSc
Running MateEmmanuel K. Isuwa
Summary
Aminu Ibrahim is a Nigerian politician who contested the 2023 Gubernatorial Elections as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in Taraba.
In this race Β· 2023 Gubernatorial ElectionsAll candidates β
Biography
Aminu Ibrahim is a male political candidate affiliated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), running in the 2023 governorship election for the state of Taraba. He competed in the race as part of his partyβs ticket, with Emmanuel K. Isuwa named as his running mate. Born on January 1, 1988, he holds qualifications up to the BSc level, including an FSLC and SSCE.
Despite his participation in the election, Aminu Ibrahim did not achieve success, as indicated by the official result from the 2023 governorship contest.
Party Positions
Policy positions from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) party manifesto.
Healthcare
ADC commits to establishing specialist health facilities using military and university teaching hospitals with corporate partnerships for primary and affordable healthcare, focusing on rural areas and preventive care.
Anti-corruption
ADC pledges to enforce existing laws, modify them to deter corruption, and introduce legislation to support due process while ensuring severe penalties for electoral fraud like rigging or vote buying.
Enterprise grant support
ADC plans to support youth empowerment programs, including skills development, job creation, and promotion of talents in arts, sports, and culture through government initiatives.
Governance & Reform
ADC will make electoral malpractices such as rigging, vote buying, and monetary inducements illegal with severe penalties.
Security & Defense
ADC will promote legislation enabling local governments and states to create their own police forces for enhanced community safety.
Infrastructure
ADC will develop road and rail transportation infrastructures, linking towns with federal routes and ensuring cooperation between Federal, State, and Local Government for improved connectivity.
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Nigerians mourn victims of mass atrocitiesFollow the 2027 race
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