About Imam Umar (Hon.)

Biography of Hon. Imam Umar

Hon. Imam Umar is a Nigerian politician from Jigawa State and a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He is associated with the Jahun/Miga Federal Constituency and is the APC candidate for the constituency ahead of the 2027 House of Representatives election.

Imam Umar is 65 years old and has educational qualifications including the First School Leaving Certificate, the West African Examination Council (WAEC) qualification and a Bachelor of Arts degree. He has been involved in political and grassroots activities in Jigawa State, particularly within the Jahun and Miga areas.

His political career has been connected to public service and community engagement in Jigawa State. Through his activities, he has developed experience in working with local political structures and engaging with stakeholders across the constituency.

In the 2026 APC primary election, Imam Umar emerged as the party's candidate for the Jahun/Miga Federal Constituency. His emergence followed the party's primary process as the APC sought to select its candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election.

As the APC candidate, Imam Umar is seeking to represent the people of Jahun and Miga in the National Assembly. His candidacy is centred on federal legislative representation and addressing the interests and development needs of communities across the two local government areas.

With his educational background and experience in grassroots political activities, Imam Umar enters the 2027 election as the APC candidate seeking a mandate to represent Jahun/Miga at the federal level.