Mustapha Oukacha
Mustapha Oukacha (1933 – November 13, 2008) was a Moroccan politician who served as the President of the Assembly of Councillors of the Parliament of Morocco beginning in October 2000.[1]
Oukacha was born in Casablanca, Morocco in 1933.[1] He studied law and business management as a university student.[1] Oukacha founded several businesses during the 1960s, focusing on the construction, agriculture, maritime and fishing sectors.[1]
Oukacha became involved in Moroccan politics in the 1970s. He served as mayor of a small town in Ben Slimane province near Casablanca for 24 years.[1] He was later elected to the Assembly of Councillors.
Oukacha was elected President of the Assembly of Councillors in October 2000.[1] He was re-elected to a second term as President in October 2003.[1]
Mustapha Oukacha died in Casablanca, Morocco, on November 13, 2008, at the age of 75.[1] Oukacha had just returned to Morocco from France, where he had undergone surgery in Paris and spent approximately 40 days in a hospital in Toulouse.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Morocco: Moroccan lower parliamentary chamber President dies at 75". Afrique en Ligne. 2008-12-03. Archived from the original on 2008-11-18. Retrieved 2008-11-13.
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