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Shehu Murtala
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Summary
Shehu Murtala is a Nigerian politician who contested the 2023 House of Representative Elections as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in Katsina.
2023PDPHouse of Representatives ElectionLost
2019SNCGovernorship Election166 votes · 0.0%Lost→See Shehu Murtala’s full career →Biography
Shehu Murtala is a politician affiliated with the SNC party, originating from Katsina state. He ran in the 2019 governorship election in Sokoto state but did not succeed, securing 166 votes in the contest.
Known for his political involvement, Shehu Murtala remains a key figure in the SNC’s governance ambitions within Sokoto state.
In The News
Legit.ng14 May 2025
“Zamfara is bleeding": Northern group mentions what’s fueling insecurityDaily Post Nigeria14 May 2025
Zamfara is Bleeding: Northern group blasts state govt, demands National Assembly interventionVanguard News5 Sept 2024
Obasanjo visits Katsina, mourns with Yar’adua familyDaily Trust4 Sept 2024
Shettima, Atiku, Barau, Obi, Others Throng Katsina For Yar’Adua’s Mother’s BurialShow 10 more articles
Premium Times Nigeria3 Sept 2024
Yar’Adua’s mother buried in Katsina: What you might not know about herpenpushing3 Sept 2024
Late Dada Yaradua is first Nigerian woman to produce children becoming president, vice president, governorDaily Trust22 Aug 2024
Shekarau-led Northern Group To Meet Leaders Over Region’s ProblemsBusinessday NG21 Aug 2024
Prominent northern figures meet to revive region’s political, economic statusPunch Newspapers21 Aug 2024
Shekarau, Yakasai, others create group to revive North’s political, economic statusLEADERSHIP Newspapers21 Aug 2024
2027: Shekarau, Ardo, Yakasai, Tafida, Others Float Northern DemocratsBBC20 May 2022
Dada Habi Yar'Adua: Why Nigeria presidential aspirants dey visit Musa Yar'Adua mamaThe Guardian Nigeria News7 Aug 2021
Kano Government reduces land use charges by 30%Vanguard News12 Mar 2021
Kano State approves creation of private layoutsDunya News8 Jun 2010
Pakistan, Nigeria vow to promote defence tiesFollow the 2027 race
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Sources
Bio: INEC ↗