Accountant, Financial Consultant, and Politician

Alh. Tajudeen Audu

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MAKAMA LAFIAGI

Alh. Tajudeen Audu

Full Name:
Tajudeen Abdulkadir Audu
Electoral Intent:
Speculated Gubernatorial Aspirant – Kwara State (2027)
Current Political Role:
No elective office at present
Date of Birth:
April 16, 1964 (61 years)
State of Origin:
Kwara State
Hometown:
Lafiagi
LGA:
Edu
Ward:
Lafiagi 1
Political Party:
All Progressives Congress (APC)
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Biography

Tajudeen Abdulkadir Audu, popularly known as Makama Lafiagi, is a prominent Nigerian chartered accountant, tax consultant, philanthropist, and grassroots politician. Born into the family of late Alhaji Abdulkadir Oba Audu (Makama Lafiagi, businessman and Second-Republic NPN financier). He has built his reputation as one of the leading political figures from Kwara North, combining professional expertise with grassroots influence. His blend of technocratic expertise, political astuteness, and humanitarian efforts has positioned him as a leading figure in Kwara North’s push for power rotation in the 2027 gubernatorial race.

Education

  • St. Anthony’s Primary School, Lafiagi
  • Government Secondary School (GSS), Ilorin – WASC (1980)
  • B.Sc. Chemistry, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria – (1984)
  • MBA, University of Ilorin – (1996)

Professional Career

Tajudeen Abdulkadir Audu is a Chartered Accountant and accomplished administrator. He worked in both the public and private sectors before venturing into politics. His career reflects competence in financial management and accountability, qualities that have strengthened his credibility in governance advocacy.

  • Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA)
  • Fellow, Chartered Institute of Taxation (FCTI)
  • Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
  • Founder/CEO, TAC House Abuja – financial, tax and audit consultancy active across oil & gas, banking, manufacturing and public-sector reforms.
  • Lead consultant, 2014–15 NEITI oil-and-gas industry audit; adviser to Delta, Oyo, Ogun, Lagos state governments and federal agencies (NSITF, ITF, PENCOM, NIPOST, NELMCO).
  • Chairman, several private companies; Board member, International Aviation College, Ilorin.

Political Journey

2019
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Contested Kwara APC governorship primary (stepped down for consensus)
2022
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Defected to Social Democratic Party (SDP)
2022
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Contested Kwara SDP governorship primary (lost to Hakeem Lawal)
2023
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Defected back to All Progressives Congress (APC)
2023 - Present
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Remains a frontline APC stakeholder in Kwara North

2027 Political Outlook

With a strong base in Kwara North and consistent advocacy for inclusiveness in state leadership, Tajudeen Abdulkadir Audu is speculated to be among the top contenders for the 2027 Kwara State Governorship Election. His combination of professional background, grassroots philanthropy, and political persistence makes him one of the leading figures pushing for Kwara North’s turn to produce the next governor. He has neither confirmed nor denied, but insiders say he is “consulting vigorously” while pledging loyalty to the APC’s internal zoning review expected in 2026.

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