Senator Khalid Mustapha
About Senator Khalid Mustapha
Khalid Mustapha is the Senator for Kaduna North, Kaduna State, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He won the February 2023 general election, defeating the incumbent Suleiman Abdu Kwari of the All Progressives Congress, and was sworn in with the 10th National Assembly on 13 June 2023.
His victory formed part of a PDP sweep of Kaduna State's three senatorial districts in 2023, reversing a two-to-one APC majority in the state's Senate delegation at the previous election. Kaduna North district covers eight local government areas.
As of August 2026 Mustapha is serving his first term, which runs to 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Kaduna North senatorial district?
Senator Khalid Mustapha represents the people of Kaduna North senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Kaduna State.
When was Khalid Mustapha born?
Khalid Mustapha was born on 1 March 1966, which makes he 60 years old.
What state does Senator Khalid Mustapha represent?
Senator Khalid Mustapha represents Kaduna 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 Khalid Mustapha's religion?
Senator Khalid Mustapha 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 Kaduna State
- Governor
- Uba Sani
- House of Reps
- 16 members — listed on the Kaduna State page