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Murtala Nyako

Governor of Adamawa State (29 May 2007 - 15 July 2014, impeached)

Governor of Adamawa State (29 May 2007 - 15 July 2014, impeached)

Adamawa82 yearsVarious Nigerian Navy training institutions (1960s-1980s)

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The Juice — 6 things Nigerians should know

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Previous Party Affiliations
PDP (1999-2014); APC (2014-present)
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Political Ideology
Conservative; pro-northern interest
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Spouse
Mrs. Nyako
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Children
Multiple including Abdul-Aziz Nyako (former Senator, Adamawa Central)
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Family Background
Fulani Muslim family from Mayo-Belwa, Adamawa
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Key Accountability Finding
Impeached as Governor of Adamawa on 15 July 2014 by the State House of Assembly over alleged gross misconduct. EFCC subsequently arraigned him and his son Abdul-Aziz on ₦29bn alleged misappropriation charges. Trial remains ongoing as of May 2026. No conviction recorded.

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Murtala Nyako

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About

Ideology: Conservative; pro-northern interest

Years in Public Office—

Offices Held2

Political Party—

Current OfficeGovernor of Adamawa State

Age

82 years

Born

Aug 12, 1943

Place of Birth

Mayo-Belwa, Adamawa State

Education

Various Nigerian Navy training institutions (1960s-1980s)

Ethnicity

Fulani

Religion

Islam

Anti-PDP rebellion (2013-14)2013
Led 'G7 governors' breakaway to APC [src:profiles:details:v1]
Boko Haram emergency
Governed Adamawa during early Boko Haram insurgency [src:profiles:details:v1]