Adams Oshiomhole
Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole (born 4 April 1952) is a Nigerian politician who has served as the senator representing the Edo North senatorial district since 2023. He is a former national chairman of the All Progressive Congress. He previously served as the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress from 1999 to 2007 and as governor of Edo State from 2008 to 2016.
Adams Oshiomhole | |
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Adams Oshiomhole, former President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (right) with U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Howard F. Jeter (center), 5 July 2002, Lagos. | |
| Senator for Edo North | |
| Assumed office 13 June 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Alimikhena |
| National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress | |
| In office 24 July 2018 – 16 June 2020 | |
| Preceded by | John Odigie Oyegun |
| Succeeded by | Mai Mala Buni |
| Governor of Edo State | |
| In office 12 November 2008 – 12 November 2016 | |
| Deputy | Pius Odubu |
| Preceded by | Oserheimen Osunbor |
| Succeeded by | Godwin Obaseki |
| President of the Nigeria Labour Congress | |
| In office 1999–2007 | |
| Succeeded by | Abdulwaheed Waba |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole 4 April 1952 Iyamho, Auchi, Southern Region, British Nigeria (now in Edo State, Nigeria) |
| Political party | All Progressives Congress (2013–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Action Congress of Nigeria (2006–2013) |
| Spouses | Clara Oshiomhole (died 2010)Lara Oshiomhole (m. 2015) |
| Occupation | Politician |
As APC National Chairman, he was suspended from office by the Abuja Court of Appeal on 16 June 2020.
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