sentences:  During the 2004–2009 parliamentary term, Jackou was part of the opposition, participating in the parliamentary group of the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS).He also served as President of the Economic Affairs and Planning Commission in the National Assembly during that parliamentary term.In addition to running for a seat in the National Assembly, Jackou also ran for a seat on the municipal council of Dakoro in 2004.