Ishaku Abbo
Ishaku Abbo | |
|---|---|
| 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]
Political career
[edit]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
[edit]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]
Awards
[edit]Abbo was a recipient of the 'Beacon of Hope' Award presented by The Adamawa Celebrities & Achievers Awards in 2019.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Feminist forum berates Remi Tinubu over alleged comments on Abbo". The Guardian. 11 July 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ "Northern Nigeria's only female senator loses seat to newcomer". The Punch.
- ^ Garba, Tom. "Senator/Reps of Northern Adamawa zone have lost out to PDP". Nigeria Tribune. Archived from the original on 2 March 2019. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
- ^ "Senator Elisha Ishaku Abbo dumps PDP for APC". Vanguard News. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 6 December 2020.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian senator caught on camera assaulting woman at sex toy shop". Premium Times. 2 July 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
- ^ DUROJAIYE, Seun (28 September 2020). "Court orders Elisha Abbo, senator who assaulted woman in adult toy shop to pay N50m damages". International Centre for Investigative Reporting. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
- ^ Ukpe, William (28 September 2020). "Senator Elisha Abbo ordered to pay N50 million to assault victim". Nairametrics. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
- ^ "Adamawa Celebrities and Achievers Awards Archives | Premium Times Nigeria".