Bindow Jibrilla
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Mohammed Umaru Jibrilla (born 16 June 1963), known as Bindow Jibrilla is a Nigerian businessman and politician who served as governor of Adamawa State from 2015 to 2019. He previously served as the senator representing Adamawa North senatorial district from 2011 to 2015.[1][2]
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Bindo Jibrilla | |
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Governor of Adamawa State | |
In office 29 May 2015 – 29 May 2019 | |
Deputy | Martins Babale |
Preceded by | Bala James Ngilari |
Succeeded by | Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri |
Senator for Adamawa North | |
In office 6 June 2011 – 29 May 2015 | |
Preceded by | Mohammed Mana |
Succeeded by | Binta Masi Garba |
Personal details | |
Born | (1963-06-16) 16 June 1963 (age 60) Adamawa State, Nigeria |
Political party | All Progressive Congress |
Other political affiliations | Peoples Democratic Party |
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Bindow was elected governor of Adamawa State after defeating Nuhu Ribadu and Markus Gundiri in the April 2015 Adamawa State gubernatorial election. In 2019, he sought re-election for a second term in office but was defeated by opposition People's Democratic Party's candidate, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri.[3][4][5]