Honourable El-Rasheed Abdullahi
About Hon. El-Rasheed Abdullahi
El-Rasheed Abdullahi represents the Dukku/Nafada federal constituency of Gombe State in the 10th House of Representatives, having taken the seat at the inauguration of the Assembly in June 2023. He was born on 5 April 1971. Our roster records his party as the All Progressives Congress.
His platform history drew coverage through 2026. The Guardian reported on 7 February 2026 that he left the Peoples Democratic Party; Daily Trust reported on 9 May 2026 that he quit the APC after losing the party's ticket for the constituency; and TheCable and Leadership reported on 3–4 June 2026 that he was among three federal lawmakers who moved to the African Democratic Congress and the People's Redemption Party.
No committee chairmanship in the 10th Assembly was verified for this entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Dukku/Nafada federal constituency in the House of Representatives?
Honourable El-Rasheed Abdullahi represents Dukku/Nafada federal constituency in Nigeria's House of Representatives. Members of the House serve renewable four-year terms in the lower chamber of the National Assembly.
When was El-Rasheed Abdullahi born?
El-Rasheed Abdullahi was born on 5 April 1971, which makes he 55 years old.
What state does Hon. El-Rasheed Abdullahi represent?
Hon. El-Rasheed Abdullahi represents a federal constituency in Gombe State, part of Nigeria's North-East geopolitical zone. Gombe State has multiple federal constituencies, each electing one member to the House.
What does a member of the House of Representatives do?
Members of the House of Representatives make laws for the federation, originate appropriation and money bills, conduct oversight of federal ministries and agencies, and represent grassroots interests in the National Assembly. The House has 360 members, each elected from a federal constituency drawn by population.
Government of Gombe State
- Governor
- Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya
- House of Reps
- 4 members — listed on the Gombe State page