[1] He was born in Dan Musa local government area of Katsina State.
Mustapha Muhammad Inuwa was once a lecturer at Usman Dan Fodiyo from 1984 - 1997,[1] he then become the commissioner of education in Katsina State from 2003 - 2006, Special Secretary to Katsina State Government from 2006 - 2007.
He resigned as SSG to Katsina State Government to contest for Katsina State Governatorial Elections[2] under All Progressives Congress[3][4] and he lost over Dikko Umar Radda.
The Secretary to the Government of Katsina State mention that he met with the bandits in two or more different occasions, communicated with them to resolve the issue of insurgency in the state, but he denies supporting their banditry activities in the state,[7] saying, “I'm also a victim of their merciless attacks.”[8] During a discussion with the press he added that “I used a motorcycle to go and meet their leaders.
"[8][9] Mustapha Inuwa once report Musa on a court of law for accusing him over aiding banditry in Katsina State.