Mamuda Aliyu Shinkafi

Mamuda Shinkafi was elected governor of Zamfara State in 2007 on the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) slate.[1] Later in 2008, Shinkafi defected to the rival Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), causing considerable controversy.[2] In January 2009 the Zamfara State government refuted media reports that Mamuda Aliyu Shinkafi was running an illegal security outfit and terrorising politicians.[3] In September 2009, a Zamfara state court sentenced an ANPP politician to three years in gaol for saying that Alhaji Mamuda Aliyu Shinkafi's administration lacked focus and had misappropriated public funds.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Alh. Mamuda Aliyu Shinkafi: A governor like no other". Daily Triumph. March 6, 2008. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
  2. ↑ "Defection: ANPP drags Shinkafi to court • He deceived us, says Ume-Ezeoke". The Daily Sun. January 16, 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
  3. ↑ "Shinkafi Denies Illegal Security Group". Leadership (Abuja). 31 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
  4. ↑ "Court sentences Takoya 3 years behind bars". Daily Triumph. September 8, 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-15.