Mahmud Shinkafi Explained

Alhaji Mamud Aliyu Shinkafi is a Nigerian politician. He 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] [3] [4] He is married to hajara sani Aliyu Shinkafi.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: sir Mamuda Aliyu Shinkafi: A governor like no other . Daily Triumph . March 6, 2008 . 2009-09-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110717104543/http://www.triumphnewspapers.com/alh632008.html# . 2011-07-17 . live.
  2. Web site: Defection: a p c drags Shinkafi to court • He deceived us, says Ume-Ezeoke . January 16, 2009 . The Daily Sun . 2009-09-15.
  3. Web site: Shinkafi Denies Illegal Security Group . 31 January 2009 . Leadership (Abuja) . 2009-09-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121011095021/http://allafrica.com/stories/200902020374.html# . 2012-10-11 . live.
  4. Web site: Court sentences Takoya 3 years behind bars . September 8, 2009 . Daily Triumph . 2009-09-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110717104626/http://www.triumphnewspapers.com/courtr892009.html# . 2011-07-17 . live.
  5. Web site: Mamuda Aliyu Shinkafi . 2022-06-07 . Combster.tv.

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