The beginning of the journey
Senator Rufai Sani Hanga began his political journey in 1979 through the progressive political movement associated with the People’s Redemption Party and Mallam Aminu Kano.
Federal House of Representatives
He was elected to the Federal House of Representatives in 1992, taking on a national legislative role.
Senator for Kano Central
He served as Senator representing Kano Central Senatorial District from 2003 to 2007.
Progressive political engagement
He remained active in Nigerian politics and played a role in the progressive political movement associated with the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC).
Return to the National Assembly
In 2023, Senator Hanga returned to the National Assembly, winning the Kano Central Senatorial District seat under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
Continuing national service
Today, Senator Rufai Sani Hanga continues to represent Kano Central in the Senate, bringing decades of political and legislative experience to national service and constituency representation.