Ishaku Abbo Explained

Ishaku Abbo
Birth Name:Ishaku Elisha Abbo
Birth Date:2 May 1976
Office:Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Predecessor:Binta Masi Garba
Successor:Amos Yohanna
Party:All Progressive Congress APC
Nationality:Nigerian
Profession:Politician
Constituency:Adamawa North
Termstart:11 June 2019
Nickname:SIA
Termend:16 October 2023

Ishaku Elisha Abbo (born 2 May 1976 in Mubi North, Nigeria) is a Nigerian politician.[1] He was the senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District in Adamawa State at the Nigerian 10th National Assembly[2] [3] until his removal by the appeal court on 16th October 2023. He is currently a member of All Progressives Congress (APC).[4]

Political career

On 23 February 2019, Abbo was elected as the Senator representing Adamawa North, having polled 79,337 votes against the incumbent senator, Binta Masi Garba.

Controversy

In May 2019, Abbo assaulted a lady at an adult toy shop in Abuja. According to reports Abbo was allegedly called "a dunk" by the shop owner when he walked in with three ladies to purchase some toys. Video footage obtained by Premium Times shows Abbo repeatedly slapping the shop owner while his security guard makes attempt to arrest the shop owner. Abbo after assaulting the shop owner claimed he was "agitated by the sudden illness of one of his girls" and accused the shop owner of poisoning the air-conditioning system.[5]

In September 2020, The Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, dismissed the suit for lack of diligent prosecution by the police. In September 2020, the case was taken to a magistrate court in Zuba, Abuja where the lawsuit was re-analysed with video footage evidence of the incident. Abbo was found guilty and was ordered to pay ₦50 million to Osimibibra Warmate, the shop-owner.[6] [7]

Awards

Abbo was a recipient of the 'Beacon of Hope' Award presented by The Adamawa Celebrities & Achievers Awards in 2019.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019-07-11. Feminist forum berates Remi Tinubu over alleged comments on Abbo. 2022-02-21. The Guardian. en-US.
  2. Web site: Northern Nigeria’s only female senator loses seat to newcomer. The Punch.
  3. Web site: Garba . Tom . Senator/Reps of Northern Adamawa zone have lost out to PDP. Nigeria Tribune . 25 February 2019.
  4. Web site: 2020-11-25. Senator Elisha Ishaku Abbo dumps PDP for APC. 2020-12-06. Vanguard News. en-US.
  5. Web site: 2019-07-02. EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian senator caught on camera assaulting woman at sex toy shop. 2021-04-01. en-GB. Premium Times.
  6. Web site: DUROJAIYE. Seun. 2020-09-28. Court orders Elisha Abbo, senator who assaulted woman in adult toy shop to pay N50m damages. 2021-04-01. International Centre for Investigative Reporting. en-GB.
  7. Web site: Ukpe. William. 2020-09-28. Senator Elisha Abbo ordered to pay N50 million to assault victim. 2021-04-01. Nairametrics. en-GB.
  8. Web site: Adamawa Celebrities and Achievers Awards Archives | Premium Times Nigeria.