George Akume (born 27 December 1953) is a Nigerian politician, a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP). He was governor of Benue State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007 and was then elected to the Senate.[1] Akume was reelected Senator for Benue NW in the April 2011 elections, running on the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) platform.[2]
[edit] Background
George Akume obtained a Bachelor's degree In Sociology and a Master's Degree In Labour Relations From the University of Ibadan. He became a career civil servant who rose to the apex of the professional career ladder as a permanent secretary.He now resides in Abuja,Nigeria.[1]
[edit] Political career
Despite being one of the longest running governors of the state, the capital Makurdi and other local government areas were left worse off than when he arrived in terms of infrastructural development and state GDP.[citation needed] In 2007, he won elections to represent the people of Benue as a senator for Benue North West in Nigeria's legislative arm of government.[1] Akume was reelected Senator for Benue NW in the April 2011 elections, running on the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) platform. He polled 261,726 votes, defeating Terngu Tsegba of the PDP who won 143,354 votes.[2]
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Akume, George |
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Governor of Benue State |
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27 December 1953 |
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