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Boma Goodhead, (born 24 November 1970) is a Nigerian politician and federal lawmaker representing Asari-Toru Federal Constituency in Rivers State. She is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party.

Early life and education

Boma was born on 24 November 1970 to Melford Dokubo, a former high court judge in Nigeria. She is from Buguma in Asari-Toru local government area of Rivers State. She is the younger sister to Asari Dokubo.

Controversy

During a committee meeting in 2017, she allegedly threatened to “break the head” of fellow lawmaker, Razak Atunwa who had written a letter to then President Goodluck Jonathan, asking him to appear before an ad hoc panel for a bribery scandal.

References

1. "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
2. "BBC World Service - Focus on Africa, Nigeria's new heroine-Boma Goodhead". BBC. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
3. Ebiri, Kelvin; Jimoh, Azimazi Momoh; Abuh, Adamu (9 August 2018). "It wasn't about me but Nigeria, says female rep who dared DSS". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
4. Adelabu, Taiwo (13 August 2018). "Daughter of a judge, Asari-Dokubo's sister, Ibori's ex-aide … the female lawmaker who confronted DSS operatives". The Cable. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
5. Musa, Ahmed (August 10, 2018). "Meet Boma Goodhead: Female Rep Who Dared Armed Operatives". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
6. Adelabu, Taiwo (13 August 2018). "Daughter of a judge, Asari-Dokubo's sister, Ibori's ex-aide … the female lawmaker who confronted DSS operatives". The Cable. Retrieved 24 February 2023.

• Living people
• 1970 births
• University of Port Harcourt alumni
• Nigerian women in politics
• Members of the 8th National Assembly (Nigeria)
• Members of the 9th National Assembly (Nigeria)