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Usani Usani Uguru
PRPLOST
StateCross River →
Born27 January 1961 (age 65)
ReligionChristianity
GenderMale
EducationUniversity of Jos, Rivers State University of Science and Technology
OccupationPolitician
QualificationFIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE B.SC
Running MateNsan Arit Bassey
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Summary
Usani Usani Uguru is a Nigerian politician who contested the 2023 Gubernatorial Elections as the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) candidate in Cross River.
Biography
Usani Uguru Usani is a Nigerian pastor, lecturer, and politician who served as Minister of Niger Delta Affairs in the Nigerian government.
His political career includes serving as a member of the People's Republican Party (PRP) and representing CrossRiver State.
Policy Positions
Governance & Reform
Mandated by the Nigerian Presidency to inaugurate and supervise the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as part of the Ministry’s statutory duties.
In The News
THISDAYLIVE28 Feb 2026
Usani: How ADC South South Leaders Endorsed Amaechi’s Bid for PresidentThe Nation Newspaper11 Dec 2025
David Mark warns against corruption, manipulation of primariesDaily Post Nigeria23 Oct 2025
If Jonathan could be defeated by struggling APC, ADC will do same – UsaniThe Guardian Nigeria News21 Oct 2025
ADC cautions FG against using alleged coup to silence oppositionShow 10 more articles
thenigerianvoice.com20 Oct 2025
ADC Suspends South South Vice Chairman, Usani Uguru Over Anti-party Activities, OthersDaily Post Nigeria20 Oct 2025
Crisis looms as ADC suspends vice chairman, former Nigerian minister UsaniTheCable20 Oct 2025
ADC suspends south-south vice-chairman for ‘anti-party activities’Vanguard News31 Jul 2025
2027 takeover not a joke — Imoke declares as ADC coalition rallies in CalabarTribune Online26 Jun 2022
2023: Nigerians will vote for personalities not parties –Usani, former Niger Delta Affairs Ministerthesun.ng6 Jun 2022
Usani, Coco-Bassey clinch PRP, YPP governorship seats in Cross RiverFRCN HQ15 May 2022
Former Minister denies endorsing consensus candidate in Cross River – FRCN HQcrossriverwatch.com10 Dec 2021
The Concept Of Zoning And Cross River State Polity BY USANI UGURU USANIDaily Post Nigeria12 Mar 2018
Minister, Usani responsible for Cross River APC crisis – StakeholdersBusinessday NG20 Dec 2016
Ministry requires N850bn to complete on-going projects – UsaniFollow the 2027 race
When someone declares, drops out, or switches party. You'll know.
Other Candidates in Cross River
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Effiom Edet
APPIS
Ibiang Marikana Stanley
ADPOE
Okokon Epet
SDPEN
Effiong Effa Nyong
ADCOO
Obu Ogar
LPCJ
Coco-Bassey Joseph
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Sources
Bio, State of Origin: Wikipedia ↗
Photo, Date of Birth: Wikidata ↗
Gender, Qualifications, Running Mate: INEC ↗