Abu Ali was a Nigerian Army brigadier general. He was Governor of Bauchi State, Nigeria from August 1990 to July 1992, during the military regime of Major General Ibrahim Babangida and was the Etsu of Bassa Nge in Kogi State before his death, he was a complete Bassa Nge by tribe from Kpata. North Central Nigeria. He was a first-class title holder who was widely respected.