Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi
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Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi
Full Name:
Yakubu Danladi Salihu
Electoral Intent:
Current Political Role:
Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly (2019 till date)
Date of Birth:
May 31, 1985 (40 years)
State of Origin:
Kwara State
Hometown:
Gwanara
LGA:
Ward:
Gwanara
Political Party:
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Biography
Yakubu Danladi Salihu is a Nigerian engineer, politician, and grassroots mobilizer. Rising from student union leadership to become the youngest Speaker in Kwara State history at age 34. Born into the family of the late Alhaji Salihu Aliyu, a respected educationist known as Tafarkin Borgu. Danladi has built a reputation for inclusive representation, legislative innovation, and community development.
Since 2019, he has served as Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, where he has championed bills and motions that focus on education, healthcare, infrastructure, and youth empowerment.
Education
- BLGEA Primary School, Gwanara (FSLC, 1993)
- St. Anthony Secondary School, Ilorin (SSCE, 2001)
- National Diploma & Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Kaduna Polytechnic (2003–2008)
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng), Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Minna (2016)
Professional Career
Yakubu Danladi is an accomplished engineer with a background in electrical and electronic engineering. After completing his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at the National Water Resources Institute in Kaduna (2009–2010), he worked at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, from 2010 until 2018 when he voluntarily resigned to pursue active politics.
Political Journey
2011
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Youth Coordinator, Buhari Campaign Organization (CPC, Kwara North)
2015
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Youth Coordinator, PDP Kwara North Senatorial Campaign (Engr. Yinusa Yahaya)
2019
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Elected Member, Kwara State House of Assembly (Ilesha–Gwanara Constituency, APC)
2019 - 2023
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Speaker, 9th Kwara State House of Assembly (youngest in state history)
2023 - Present
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Re-elected unopposed as Speaker, 10th Assembly
2027 Political Outlook
With his youthful energy, legislative record, and grassroots popularity, Yakubu Danladi Salihu is increasingly seen as a potential governorship contender in 2027. His strong base in Kwara North, coupled with his reputation as a bridge between young voters and political elites, positions him as one of the rising stars of Kwara politics.
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