Senator Elisha Abbo Biography, Career, Age, Wife, Politics, State Of Origin, Net Worth, and everything you need to know about Senator Elisha Abbo.

Senator Elisha Abbo Biography

Elisha Abbo is a Nigerian politician who served as a Senator in the Nigerian 9th National Assembly. Born on March 1, 1989, he represented the Adamawa North Senatorial District under the All Progressive Congress (APDC). Abbo gained national attention in 2019 after a video of him physically assaulting a woman in a sex toy shop went viral. This incident led to public outrage and discussions about violence against women.

Senator Elisha Abbo Political Career

On 23 February 2019, Abbo was elected as the representing Adamawa North, having polled 79,337 votes against the incumbent senator, Binta Masi Garba.

Controversy

In May 2019, Abbo assaulted a lady at an adult toy shop in Abuja. According to reports Abbo was allegedly called “a dunk” by the shop owner when he walked in with three ladies to purchase some toys. Video footage obtained by Premium Times shows Abbo repeatedly slapping the shop owner while his security guard makes attempt to arrest the shop owner. Abbo after assaulting the shop owner claimed he was “agitated by the sudden illness of one of his girls” and accused the shop owner of poisoning the air-conditioning system.

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In September 2020, The Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, dismissed the suit for lack of diligent prosecution by the police. In September 2020, the case was taken to a magistrate court in Zuba, Abuja where the lawsuit was re-analysed with video footage evidence of the incident. Abbo was found guilty and was ordered to pay ₦50 million to Osimibibra Warmate, the shop-owner.

Senator Elisha Abbo Awards

Abbo was a recipient of the ‘Beacon of Hope’ Award presented by The Adamawa Celebrities & Achievers Awards in 2019.

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