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Dr. Chuba Williams Okadigbo

Dr. Chuba Williams Okadigbo

Senate President of Nigeria (1999–2000)

AnambraPDP84 yearsThe New School for Social Research, New York (M.A. Political Science); University of Ibadan ----------------------- (Ph.D. Philosophy --------------------------)
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The Juice — 2 things Nigerians should know
  • 1
    Impeached in 2000

    Removed as Senate President in August 2000 after a fallout with President Obasanjo and the PDP leadership.

  • 2
    Buhari's 2003 running mate

    Contested the 2003 presidential election on the ANPP ticket as running mate to Muhammadu Buhari.

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Dr. Chuba Williams Okadigbo
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About

Philosopher-politician who served as Senate President from November 1999 to August 2000. Earlier political adviser to President Shehu Shagari. Died in 2003.

Key Information

Years in Public Office—
Offices Held5
Political PartyPDP
Current OfficeANPP Vice-Presidential Candidate (running mate to Buhari)

Personal

Age
84 years
Born
Dec 17, 1941
Place of Birth
Ogbunike, Oyi LGA, Anambra State
Education
The New School for Social Research, New York (M.A. Political Science); University of Ibadan ----------------------- (Ph.D. Philosophy --------------------------)
Ethnicity
Igbo
Religion
Christianity (Catholic)

Offices Held

  1. 2003 – 2003
    ANPP Vice-Presidential Candidate (running mate to Buhari)
    Federal
  2. 1999 – 2003
    Senator
  3. 1999 – 2000
    Senate President of Nigeria -----------------------------------
    Federal
  4. 1999 – 2003
    Senator (Anambra North)
    Federal
  5. 1979 – 1983
    Political Adviser to the President (Shagari)
    Federal

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