 In 1991, he contested the Social Democratic Party (Nigeria) gubernatorial primary under the People's Front faction of the SDP led by Shehu Musa Yar'adua, members of the PF included Yomi Edu, Bola Tinubu, Abdullahi Aliyu Sumaila, Babalola Borishade, Umaru Musa Yar'adua, Sabo Bakin Zuwo, and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso but he was later dis-qualified.In late 2000, he was involved in a traffic accident and lost two of his ministerial aides.