Yusuf Gagdi
NigeriapoliticianMale5.2Global Dominance: 0.01%Yusuf Gagdi is a Nigerian politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives for the Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency. He has come under scrutiny due to a lawsuit filed by the Plateau State Government, which accuses him of unlawfully re-awarding a road construction contract that was originally granted to another firm in 2008.
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Yusuf Gagdi is the chairman of the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the PFIPC controversy.
Adeyemi Demands Media, Lawyers at Reps ProbeNigeria· 2026-08-10
Yusuf Gagdi is the committee chairman who questioned the thoroughness of the verification process regarding the PFIPC.
ICPC Report Clears Presidency, Indicts Fake Agency DGNigeria· 2026-08-07
Yusuf Gagdi, chairman of the committee, explained that the arrangement to question Adeyemi was necessary to avoid interfering with ongoing investigations.
Adeyemi rejects closed-door Reps probe on fake agencyNigeria· 2026-08-06Yusuf Gagdi is the committee chairman who clarified the circumstances surrounding Adeyemi's absence from the public hearing.
Reps to Grill Controversial DG of Fake Agency in CustodyNigeria· 2026-08-05
Yusuf Gagdi is the Chairman of the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council.
Storm Over Fake Agency Probe as Reps Prepare Final ReportNigeria· 2026-08-04
Yusuf Gagdi is the chair of the House of Representatives ad hoc committee investigating the council.
DG Fights Back, Fingers More MDAsNigeria· 2026-08-03
Yusuf Gagdi is the lawmaker representing Kanke/Kanam/Pankshin Federal Constituency and is chairing the committee investigating the PFIPC.
HoS Admits Mistakes, Reps Uncover Irregular ANigeria· 2026-07-30
The committee is chaired by the lawmaker representing Kanke/Kanam/Pankshin Federal Constituency of Plateau State, Yusuf Gagdi.
Head of Service Admits Due Diligence FailureNigeria· 2026-07-29
Yusuf Gagdi is the Chairman of the committee investigating the operations of the disputed Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council.
Reps Declare DG's Appointment Letter FakeNigeria· 2026-07-29
Yusuf Gagdi is the Committee Chairman who insisted on Adeyemi's appearance before the committee.
House Under Pressure to Summon GbajabiamiNigeria· 2026-07-28
Yusuf Gagdi is the Committee Chairman emphasizing the need for Adeyemi's appearance before the committee.
Reps Order IG to Produce 'Fake' Agency DG Adeyemi in 48 HourNigeria· 2026-07-27Yusuf Gagdi opposed the motion to summon the President, arguing it was unnecessary.
Reps in Rowdy Session Over Motion to Summon TinubuNigeria· 2026-07-08
Yusuf Gagdi received his nomination form, paving the way for his name to be uploaded as the party’s flagbearer.
Crisis Hits Parties as INEC Portal OpensNigeria· 2026-06-30
Yusuf Gagdi called on the parliament to prevail on the relevant government departments to discharge their responsibility.
NASS, ex-generals demand urgent military re-armamentNigeria· 2025-05-07
The Federal University of Education, Zaria (Establishment) Bill, 2025, was sponsored by Plateau lawmaker Yusuf Gagdi.
60-year age limit bill for presidential, gov candidates passes second readingNigeria· 2025-03-27
Yusuf Gagdi is being sued by the Plateau State Government over his alleged re-award of a road construction contract.
Plateau sues Rep for re-awarding road contractNigeria· 2025-02-20
