Ango Sadiq Abdullahi
Ango Sadiq Abdullahi | |
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| Born | July 7, 1983 Kaduna State, Nigeria |
| Occupation | Legislator |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Known for | Member of the House of Representatives for Sabon Gari since June 2023 |
Ango Sadiq Abdullahi (born 7 July 1983) is a Nigerian legislator serving as the representative for Sabon Gari in the House of Representatives since June 2023.
Early life and education
Abdullahi was born in Kaduna State and earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Political Science from a Nigerian university, which laid the groundwork for his involvement in politics. He is the son of Prof. Ango Abdullahi, a respected elder statesman and scholar.
Political career
In the 2023 elections, Abdullahi secured the House of Representatives seat as a candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), overcoming the sitting member Hon. Mohammed Garba Datti of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Abduction
On 28 March 2022, Abdullahi was kidnapped by bandits along with 61 other passengers on a train traveling between Kaduna and Abuja. Despite his detention, he emerged victorious in the PDP primary elections. Following successful negotiations, he was freed, reunited with his family, and underwent psychological care at a private hospital in Kaduna.