Ali Modu Sheriff is a prominent and often controversial Nigerian politician who served as the first governor of Borno State to complete two consecutive terms (2003-2011).
His political journey began as a senator representing Borno during the Third Republic and he later held the Borno Central senatorial seat multiple times.
A master strategist, Sheriff has traversed various political parties, including being a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and later leading the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as its acting national chairman.
His career is marked by significant influence in Borno State and a deep understanding of the Nigerian political landscape.
