Bashir Machina Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

Maria Olanrewaju | July 13, 2023 | Find It | 1 Comment

Bashir Machina is a Nigerian politician who gained prominence as the genuine All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District. He was confirmed as the candidate by the Court of Appeal in Abuja. Bashir Machina has been actively involved in politics and has emerged as a significant figure in Yobe State’s political landscape.

Bashir Machina Profile

Name	Bashir Machina
Real Name	Bashir Sheriff Machina
Date of Birth	N/A
State of Origin	Yobe State
Tribe	Hausa
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Politician
Religion	Islam
Marital Status	Married
Net Worth	$600,000
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Educational Background

Details about Bashir Machina’s educational background is not available online.

Career

Bashir Machina’s career took a significant turn when he was confirmed as the genuine All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District by the Court of Appeal in Abuja. This confirmation came after a series of legal proceedings and rulings surrounding the candidacy for the upcoming election to the National Assembly.

The Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the Federal High Court in Damaturu, Yobe State, which determined that the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, was not the APC candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District. The court ruled that Mr. Lawan did not participate in the APC’s constitutionally recognized primary poll held on May 28, 2022.

In its ruling on Mr. Lawan’s appeal, a three-judge panel led by Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem declared that the party’s primary election held on June 9th was unconstitutional as it violated the provisions of the constitution. Notably, the primary elections on June 9th were not monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as required by legislation.

The APC had filed an appeal with the appellate court, favoring candidate Ahmed Lawan. However, the court did not grant Mr. Lawan the status of a co-appellant in the case, implying a divergence of interests between him and the APC while pursuing a shared goal.

Ultimately, the appeal was deemed meritless and failed in its entirety. As a result, the court ordered the APC to pay N1 million in costs to Bashir Machina, who was the first respondent in the lawsuit.

This confirmation as the genuine APC candidate marks an important milestone in Bashir Machina’s political career, positioning him as a key contender for the Yobe North Senatorial District seat in the upcoming election.

Controversies

The controversy surrounding the APC candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District arose when the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, claimed to be the party’s candidate despite not participating in the APC’s constitutionally recognized primary poll. The court ruling confirmed that Bashir Machina was the legitimate candidate, as Mr. Lawan did not fulfill the necessary requirements.