Philips Tanimu Aduda is a Nigerian politician. He served two terms in the Nigerian House of Representatives between 2003 and 2011, and was elected to the Senate for the Abuja Federal Capital Territory[1] in the 9 April 2011 elections, running on the People's Democratic Party (PDP) ticket.[2][3][4]
Philips Aduda | |
|---|---|
| Senator for FCT | |
| In office 6 June 2011 – 11 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Adamu Sidi Ali |
| Succeeded by | Ireti Kingibe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Philips Tanimu Aduda Karu, FCT, Nigeria |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party |
Background
editAduda was born in Karu, FCT Abuja. He attended Government Secondary School, Gwagwalada (1983–1987) and Kaduna Polytechnic (1987–1990) for his secondary education. Studying at the University of Jos (1990–1992) he gained a Diploma in Social works and social development. He was a Managing Director of Aduda Nigeria Limited from 1992 to 1995. At the Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Abuja Campus (1993–1997) he gained a Higher Diploma in Public Administration.[5] His brother, Gabriel Aduda is also a Federal Permanent Secretary.
Political career
editIn 1996, Aduda ran as an independent and was elected a Councilor of Karu Ward, Abuja, and held various positions on the Abuja Municipal Area Council. He was elected as Member of the House of Representatives for AMAC/Bwara in Abuja (2003–2007), and was appointed Chairman, of the House committee on Federal Capital Territory, and member of other committees. He was re-elected to representing Bwari Area, Abuja in the House of Representatives in 2008.[5] In October 2009, he was given the Best Performing Legislator Award for his contribution to the development of the people.[6]
Before the 9 April 2011 elections, the Federal Capital Integrity Group and other NGOs declared their support for the candidature of Aduda for the FCT Senate seat.[7] Two days before the election, the Labour Party candidate Kayode Ajulo was abducted by gunmen.[8] In the elections, Aduda won 105,562 votes. His main remaining opponent, Musa Tanko Abari of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), scored 54,307.[2] After his swearing in, he was appointed Chairman Senate Committee on Power.[9]
On 28 March 2015 he was re-elected into the Nigerian Senate for a second term representing Federal Capital Territory.[10][11] After re-election, his opponent Sani Sidi sued Aduda to the Election Petition Tribunal on grounds of election malpractices but the case was struck out and Adudua was announced legitimate winner of the election.[12] In 2017, he was appointed Senate Miniority Whip.[13][14]
On 26 February 2019, he was re-elected for a third term into the Nigerian senate.[15][16] Aduda won with the total vote of 263,055.[17][18]
Awards
editAduda holds the National Honours of the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON).[19]
References
edit- ^ Sunday, Ochogwu (2021-10-21). "FCT Minister condoles Sen Aduda on father's death". Daily Post. Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- ^ a b Ajayi, Omeiza (2011-04-11). "PDP maintains grip of FCT". National Mirror. Archived from the original on 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
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- ^ "Sanatoci sun ki amincewa a bai wa 'yan Nigeria N5,000". BBC News Hausa (in Hausa). 5 November 2015. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ^ a b "About Me". Philips Tanimu Aduda. Retrieved 2011-04-27.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Amina Alhassan Ahman (31 October 2009). "AMA 2009 - Aduda, Others Bag Awards". Leadership. Retrieved 2011-04-27.
- ^ "FCT: Aduda, Ajulo, others battle for Senate seat". Nigerian Compass. 2011-03-24.
- ^ King, Akinwunmi (2011-04-07). "Gunmen Kidnap LP FCT Senatorial Candidate". Daily Independent. Retrieved 2011-10-23 – via allAfrica.
- ^ "NERC Commissions Abuja Forum Office". www.nercng.org. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ^ Gata, Awaal; Agbabiaka, Ayoni (2015-04-01). "Polls: How candidates won, lost in FCT". Blueprint. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ "Know Your Senator: SEE LIST of Nigeria's Latest 109 Senators". Nigerian Bulletin. 2015-04-03. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ^ "FCT Senate Seat: Tribunal Upholds Sen. Aduda's Election". The Street Journal. 2015-08-04. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ^ "Gbagyi celebrates cultural day". The Nation. 2017-01-09. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ^ "Gbagyi cultural revival". The Sun. 2017-01-11. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ^ Iroanusi, QueenEsther (2019-02-26). "Phillip Aduda returns to Senate for Abuja". Premium Times. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ^ "Jubilation in FCT over Aduda's senatorial victory". The Nation. 2019-02-26. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ^ Odunsi, Wale (2019-02-26). "Nigeria elections: PDP's Aduda floors APC, emerges winner of FCT senatorial election". Daily Post. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ^ "PDP's Aduda Emerges Winner of FCT Senatorial Election". This Day. 2019-02-25. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
- ^ "Full list of 2023 National Honours recipients". The Nation. 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
Notes
edit- ^ Abaribe was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in May 2022.
- ^ Abbo was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in November 2020.
- ^ Akpan was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the YPP in July 2022.
- ^ The PDP's Ekpenyong was elected senator in 2019 but a Court of Appeal partially annulled the results and called a supplementary election in the affected areas. Ekpenyong won the ensuing rerun election and was sworn-in again in January 2020.
- ^ Oduah was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in August 2021 before returning to the PDP in April 2022.
- ^ Jika was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the NNPP in June 2022.
- ^ Bulkachuwa was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the PDP in November 2022.
- ^ Gumau was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the NNPP in May 2022.
- ^ The PDP's Douye Diri was elected senator in 2019 but resigned in February 2020 after winning election to become Bayelsa State Governor. Cleopas won the ensuing bye-election and took office in December 2020.
- ^ The PDP's Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo was elected senator in 2019 but resigned in February 2020 after winning election to become Bayelsa State Deputy Governor. Dickson won the ensuing bye-election and took office in December 2020.
- ^ a b In April 2022, Adamu and Kyari resigned from the Senate after taking APC party offices the month prior.
- ^ The PDP's Rose Okoji Oko was elected senator in 2019 but died in March 2020. Jarigbe and fellow PDP member Stephen Odey fought in court over the ensuing by-election's PDP nomination; Odey won both initial court decisions and the by-election before taking office late in December 2020. However, Jarigbe later won several court challenges which declared him the legitimate PDP nominee and thus senator. Jarigbe took office in September 2021.
- ^ Nwaoboshi was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in June 2021.
- ^ Alimikhena was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the PDP in June 2022.
- ^ The APC's Adedayo Clement Adeyeye was elected senator in 2019 but the NASS Election Petition Tribunal awarded and Court of Appeal affirmed the win to Olujimi. She took office in November 2019.
- ^ Onyewuchi was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the LP in June 2022.
- ^ Due to disputes over alleged irregularities, the APC's Benjamin Uwajumogu was not sworn in until July 2019. Uwajumogu died in December 2019 leading to a bye-election. After disputes, Ibezim was awarded the bye-election victory and took office in April 2021.
- ^ Due to disputes over the alleged forced declaration of his election, Okorocha was not sworn in until June 14, 2019.
- ^ Shekarau was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the NNPP in May 2022 then to the PDP in August 2022.
- ^ Babba Kaita was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the PDP in April 2022.
- ^ Aliero was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the PDP in May 2022.
- ^ Abdullahi was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the PDP in June 2022.
- ^ The PDP's Dino Melaye was elected senator in 2019 but Adeyemi petitioned against the results and the NASS Election Petition Tribunal annulled the results and called a new election. Adeyemi won the ensuing rerun election and took office in December 2019.
- ^ The APC's Adebayo Osinowo was elected senator in 2019 but died in June 2020. Abiru won the ensuing bye-election and took office in December 2020.
- ^ Akwashiki was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the SDP in July 2022.
- ^ The APC's David Umaru was elected senator in 2019 but the Supreme Court awarded the APC primary win to Musa making him senator. He took office in July 2019.
- ^ Balogun was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in May 2022.
- ^ The APC's Ignatius Datong Longjan was elected senator in 2019 but died in February 2020. Daduut won the ensuing bye-election and took office in December 2020.
- ^ The APC's Abubakar Shehu Tambuwal was elected senator in 2019 but a Court of Appeal awarded the win to Abdullahi Danbaba. He took office in November 2019 as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in April 2022.
- ^ Bwacha was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in February 2022.
- ^ a b c Prior to inauguration, the APC's Zamfara votes were voided due to improper holding of party primaries. Thus the PDP runners-up took office. All three (Anka, Hassan Muhammed Gusau, Yaú) switched to the APC in June 2021. In February 2022, Muhammed Gusau resigned to become Zamfara Deputy Governor.