Boma Goodhead, (born 24 November 1970) is a Nigerian politician and federal lawmaker representing Asari-Toru Federal Constituency in Rivers State. She is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party.[1][2]
Boma Goodhead | |
|---|---|
| In office 2019–2023 | |
| Constituency | Asari-Toru Federal Constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 24, 1970 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
| Relations | Asari Dokubo (sibling) |
| Education | University of Port Harcourt |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education
editBoma was born on 24 November 1970 to Melford Dokubo, a former high court judge in Nigeria. She is from Buguma in Asari-Toru local government area of Rivers State.[3] She is the younger sister to Asari Dokubo.[4][5]
Controversy
editDuring a committee meeting in 2017, she allegedly threatened to “break the head” of fellow lawmaker, Razak Atunwa who had written a letter to then President Goodluck Jonathan, asking him to appear before an ad hoc panel for a bribery scandal.[6]
References
edit- ^ "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "BBC World Service - Focus on Africa, Nigeria's new heroine-Boma Goodhead". BBC. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Ebiri, Kelvin; Jimoh, Azimazi Momoh; Abuh, Adamu (9 August 2018). "It wasn't about me but Nigeria, says female rep who dared DSS". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Adelabu, Taiwo (13 August 2018). "Daughter of a judge, Asari-Dokubo's sister, Ibori's ex-aide … the female lawmaker who confronted DSS operatives". The Cable. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
- ^ Musa, Ahmed (August 10, 2018). "Meet Boma Goodhead: Female Rep Who Dared Armed Operatives". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
- ^ Adelabu, Taiwo (13 August 2018). "Daughter of a judge, Asari-Dokubo's sister, Ibori's ex-aide … the female lawmaker who confronted DSS operatives". The Cable. Retrieved 24 February 2023.