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Goodluck Jonathan
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| Assumed office May 29, 2007 |
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| President | Umaru Yar'Adua |
| Preceded by | Atiku Abubakar |
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| Born | November 20, 1957 Bayelsa State, Nigeria |
| Political party | People's Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Patience |
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan (born November 20, 1957[1]) is a Nigerian politician and current Vice President of Nigeria. He was Governor of Bayelsa State from 9 December 2005 to 28 May 2007, and was sworn in as Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on 29 May 2007. Jonathan is a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP).
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Early life, education and personal life
Jonathan was born in Otueke in Ogbia Local Government Area of the then Rivers, now Bayelsa State.[1] He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Zoology in which he attained Second Class Honours, Upper Division. He also holds an M.Sc. in Hydrobiology/Fisheries biology, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Zoology from the University of Port Harcourt.
He is married to Patience.[2]
Political career
Bayelsa State governorship
Jonathan, previously the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, replaced Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, who was impeached by the Bayelsa State Assembly after being charged with money laundering in the United Kingdom. In September 2006, his wife was indicted by the nation's anti-crime agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for money laundering related offences.
Presidential race
In December 2006, Jonathan was selected as running mate to Umaru Yar'Adua for the ruling PDP presidential ticket in the April 2007 election.[3] On April 20, 2007, shortly before the presidential election, a militant attack in Bayelsa State occurred that was described by police as an assassination attempt against Jonathan.[4]
Vice Presidency
Following the PDP's disputed electoral victory, militants blew up Jonathan's country house in Otu-Eke, Bayelsa State on May 16, and two policemen were killed in the attack. Jonathan was not present at the time.[5]
After taking office, Yar'Adua publicly declared his assets, and on August 8, 2007, Jonathan also did so.[6][7] According to Jonathan, as of May 30, 2007 he has a total of 295,304,420 naira in assets.[7]
See also
- Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-IV), 2008.
References
- ^ a b Lawson Heyford, "Jonathan: A Colossus at 49", The Source (Lagos), December 11, 2006
- ^ "Money Laundering: I’m Not Involved, Says Bayelsa Governor". Thisday, via EFCCNigeria.org (Leaders & Company). 2006-09-12. http://www.efccnigeria.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1026&Itemid=2. Retrieved 2007-09-22.
- ^ Tom Ashby, "Reclusive Yar'Adua wins ruling party ticket", Reuters (IOL), December 17, 2006.
- ^ "Attacks seek to derail Nigeria poll", Al Jazeera, April 21, 2007.
- ^ "Militants attack Nigerian VP's home", AFP (IOL), May 16, 2007.
- ^ "Nigeria’s vice president declares assets worth $2.4 million", African Press Agency, August 9, 2007.
- ^ a b Lanre Adewole, "At last, Goodluck declares N295m assets", Nigerian Tribune, August 9, 2007.
| Preceded by Atiku Abubakar |
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Vice Presidential Nominee 2007 (won) |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Atiku Abubakar |
Vice President of Nigeria May 29, 2007 - present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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