Ahmed Sani Yerima

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Alhaji Ahmed Sani Yerima
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Alhaji Ahmed Sani Yerima

Alhaji Ahmed Sani Yerima (b. 22 July 1960 in Anka town, Zamfara State, Nigeria) has been governor of Zamfara State since 29 May 1999. He is a member of the All Nigeria People's Party (ANPP).He is presently attempting to clinch the party's presidential ticket for the presidential elections in 2007.

A controversial figure, he began the re-introduction of Sharia law in Nigeria. On August 10th 2006 it was revealed that he unsuccessfully tried to bribe Nuhu Ribadu of EFCC with N 1 million among other allegations of abuse of public funds.[1]

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