Yaya Bauchi Tongo
Member, House of Representatives — Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye
African Democratic Congress Gombe State
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Yaya Bauchi Tongo is a Nigerian legislator currently representing Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. First elected in 2015 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and re-elected in 2023, he recently defected from the PDP to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a significant shift in his political alignment. A seasoned grassroots politician with experience across local, state, and national levels, Tongo is known for his emphasis on constituency development and representative governance.
Education
- First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) and Senior School Certificate (SSCE)
- Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Business Management (institution not publicly specified)
Professional Background
- Businessman prior to political office
- Served as Chairman of the Funakaye Local Government Council
- Special Adviser on Local Government Affairs and Political Affairs to the Governor of Gombe (2007–2009)
- Member, Gombe State House of Assembly representing Funakaye South (2011–2015)