Senator Garba Musa Maidoki
About Senator Garba Musa Maidoki
Garba Musa Maidoki has represented Kebbi South in the Nigerian Senate since 13 June 2023. He won the seat at the general election of 25 February 2023 as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, polling 75,232 votes to unseat the incumbent, Bala Ibn Na'Allah of the All Progressives Congress, who scored 70,785.
Maidoki spent more than three decades in education, entering full-time teaching in 1972 before moving into politics. In the 10th Senate he has chaired the Committee on Legislative Compliance and served as vice-chairman of the Committee on Information and National Orientation.
He crossed from the PDP to the APC on 13 May 2025 alongside Muhammad Adamu Aliero and Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi, then left the APC for the African Democratic Congress on 23 June 2026, citing a rift with Governor Nasir Idris over his public appeals on banditry in Kebbi South.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Kebbi South senatorial district?
Senator Garba Musa Maidoki represents the people of Kebbi South senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Kebbi State.
When was Garba Musa Maidoki born?
Garba Musa Maidoki was born on 11 May 1961, which makes he 65 years old.
What state does Senator Garba Musa Maidoki represent?
Senator Garba Musa Maidoki represents Kebbi State in the North-West geopolitical zone in the Nigerian Senate. Each state in Nigeria has three senators, one for each of its three senatorial districts.
What is Senator Garba Musa Maidoki's religion?
Senator Garba Musa Maidoki is a Muslim. Religious identity is not a legal qualification for senatorial office in Nigeria, but it is often reflected in constituency representation across the country's diverse zones.
What does a Nigerian senator do?
A senator is a member of the upper chamber of Nigeria's National Assembly. Senators make federal laws, approve presidential appointments, ratify international treaties, oversee the executive arm of government and advocate for the interests of their senatorial district. The Senate has 109 members in total.
Government of Kebbi State
- Governor
- Nasir Idris
- House of Reps
- 8 members — listed on the Kebbi State page