Idris Wada
Idris Ichala Wada (born August 26, 1950) is a Nigerian retired pilot and politician.[1] On December 9, 2011, he was elected as the 3rd Governor of Kogi State under the platform of People's Democratic Party.[2] Idris was however succeeded by Yahaya Bello on January 27, 2016 after losing his reelection bid in the 2015 Kogi State gubernatorial election.[3]
Idris Wada | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Governor of Kogi State | |
| In office January 2012 – January 27, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Ibrahim Idris |
| Succeeded by | Yahaya Bello |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Idris Ichala Wada August 24, 1950 Dekina, Kogi State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Politician |
References
- Owete, Festus (17 October 2015). "INTERVIEW: Kogi 2015: How I'll beat Abubakar Audu again – Governor Idris Wada". Premium Times. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- "PDP wins Kogi state governorship election". Vanguard Newspaper. 9 December 2011. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
- Tukur, Sani (27 January 2016). "Kogi Update: Idris Wada out of town as Yahaya Bello takes over". Premium Times. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
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