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Joshua Dariye

Governor of Plateau State (29 May 1999 - 29 May 2007); Convicted 2018;

Governor of Plateau State (29 May 1999 - 29 May 2007); Convicted 2018;

Plateau69 yearsAhmadu Bello University, Zaria (1980s)

Offices

Achievements

Elections

Court cases

Sources

The Juice — 4 things Nigerians should know

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Previous Party Affiliations
PDP (1999-2014); APC (2014-2022)
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Political Ideology
Centrist; Middle Belt voice
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Family Background
Tarok Christian family from Mikang LGA
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Key Accountability Finding
Convicted by Federal High Court Abuja on 12 June 2018 of misappropriating ₦1.16 billion ecological fund; sentenced to 14 years (reduced to 10 on appeal). Pardoned by President Muhammadu Buhari on 14 April 2022 alongside fellow former Governor Jolly Nyame. The pardons drew sustained criticism from EFCC, civil society, and international anti-corruption organisations.

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Joshua Dariye

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About

Ideology: Centrist; Middle Belt voice

Years in Public Office—

Offices Held2

Political Party—

Current OfficeSenator (Plateau Central)

Age

69 years

Born

Mar 13, 1957

Place of Birth

Mikang, Plateau State

Education

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1980s)

Ethnicity

Tarok / Plateau indigene

Religion

Christianity

Plateau ethnic-religious crisis2004
Tenure marked by serial ethno-religious violence in Plateau; emergency rule imposed by Obasanjo 18 May 2004 - 18 November 2004 [src:profiles:details:v1]