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| ''' Goodluck Ebele Jonathan''' (b. ]) is a ]n politician who has been ] of ] since ] ]. He is a member of the ruling ] (PDP). | ''' Goodluck Ebele Jonathan''' (b. ]) is a ]n politician who has been ] of ] since ] ]. He is also the Vice President Elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He is a member of the ruling ] (PDP). | ||
| Jonathan replaced ], who was impeached by the Bayelsa State Assembly after being charged with money laundering in the ]. He was previously the deputy governor of the State. Recently, his wife was indicted by the Nation's anti-crime agency, the ] (EFCC), for money laundering related offences. In December 2006, Jonathan was selected as vice presidential running mate to ] for the ruling PDP presidential ticket in the ] planned for April 2007.<ref>Tom Ashby, , Reuters, December 17, 2006.</ref> On ], shortly before the election, a militant attack in Bayelsa State occurred that was described by police as an assassination attempt against Jonathan.<ref>, Al Jazeera, April 21, 2007.</ref> | Jonathan replaced ], who was impeached by the Bayelsa State Assembly after being charged with money laundering in the ]. He was previously the deputy governor of the State. Recently, his wife was indicted by the Nation's anti-crime agency, the ] (EFCC), for money laundering related offences. In December 2006, Jonathan was selected as vice presidential running mate to ] for the ruling PDP presidential ticket in the ] planned for April 2007.<ref>Tom Ashby, , Reuters, December 17, 2006.</ref> On ], shortly before the election, a militant attack in Bayelsa State occurred that was described by police as an assassination attempt against Jonathan.<ref>, Al Jazeera, April 21, 2007.</ref> | ||
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| Goodluck Jonathan | |
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| Vice President Elect of Nigeria | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office May 29, 2007 | |
| President | Umaru Yar'Adua |
| Preceded by | Atiku Abubakar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1957 Bayelsa State, Nigeria |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (b. 1957) is a Nigerian politician who has been governor of Bayelsa State since 9 December 2005. He is also the Vice President Elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He is a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP).
Jonathan replaced Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, who was impeached by the Bayelsa State Assembly after being charged with money laundering in the United Kingdom. He was previously the deputy governor of the State. Recently, his wife was indicted by the Nation's anti-crime agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for money laundering related offences. In December 2006, Jonathan was selected as vice presidential running mate to Umaru Yar'Adua for the ruling PDP presidential ticket in the elections planned for April 2007. On April 20, shortly before the election, a militant attack in Bayelsa State occurred that was described by police as an assassination attempt against Jonathan.
He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Honours in ZOOLOGY with a SECOND CLASS (HONS) UPPER DIVISION, an M. Sc. in HYDROBIOLOGY/FISHERIES BIOLOGY and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in ZOOLOGY from University of Port Harcourt respectively
See also
References
- Tom Ashby, "Reclusive Yar'Adua wins ruling party ticket", Reuters, December 17, 2006.
- "Attacks seek to derail Nigeria poll", Al Jazeera, April 21, 2007.
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