Ishaku Abbo | |
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Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria | |
In office 11 June 2019 –16 October 2023 | |
Preceded by | Binta Masi Garba |
Succeeded by | Amos Yohanna |
Constituency | Adamawa North |
Personal details | |
Born | Ishaku Elisha Abbo 2 May 1976 |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Political party | All Progressive Congress APC |
Profession | Politician |
Nickname | SIA |
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 16 October 2023. He is currently a member of All Progressives Congress (APC). [4]
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.
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]
On 23 September 2024,during a broadcast on Brekete Family Human Rights TV,Ishaku Abbo was accused of blackmailing a woman using a private video. The case remains under investigation as of November 2024,with no official statement or resolution announced.[ citation needed ]
Abbo was a recipient of the 'Beacon of Hope' Award presented by The Adamawa Celebrities &Achievers Awards in 2019. [8]
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