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Revision as of 05:02, 23 April 2007 by Everyking (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (b. 1957) is a Nigerian politician who has been governor of Bayelsa State since 9 December 2005. 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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