Aliyu Ahmed

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Born~1971 (~55)

StateSokoto →

ReligionIslam

GenderMale

EducationUniversity of York

BirthplaceSokoto State

OccupationResearcher

QualificationFIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE SSCE B.scWhat do these qualifications mean?

Aliyu Ahmed is a Nigerian politician from Sokoto. Aliyu Ahmed has contested 1 election (1 win) across 1 party, receiving 454K total votes. Most recent: 2023 Gubernatorial Elections as All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate. All Progressives Congress (APC) nominee for the 2027 Governorship Elections.

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Political Career

2027

APCNominee

2027 Governorship Elections (Sokoto) →GovernorView candidacy →

2023

APC✓ WON

2023 Gubernatorial Elections (Sokoto) →453,661 votes · 52.48% of totalView candidacy →

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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