Alhaji Abubakar Tatari Ali (c. 1929 – 28 May 1993)[1] was elected Governor of Bauchi State, Nigeria in 1979, holding office until the military coup on 31 December 1983 that brought General Muhammadu Buhari to power.

He visited Washington, D.C., that year during preparations for planning the World Festival of Black Arts and Culture, to be held in Lagos in 1974..[4] Ali was elected in 1979 at the start of the Nigerian Second Republic on the platform of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN).

His government was active in constructing roads, housing projects and industries, and opened 16 model farms across the state.

His body was brought back to Nigeria and buried in his home town of Zaki, according to Islamic rites.

[8] Ali's health suffered from the harsh treatment he received in jail and he died shortly after being released.