Franklin Achinike Owhor (born 10 October 1958) is a Nigerian lawyer, politician and member of the Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party. He is an autochthon of the Ikwerre tribe in Obio-Akpor local government area. He served as the Deputy Mayor of Port Harcourt in 1988 and was the 13th Attorney General of Rivers State and Commissioner for Justice from 1996 until 1999 and was reappointed for a second term shortly before the civilian fourth republic.[1] He is the Secretary of Wike Transition Committee.[2] Among others he is also a member of the board of directors of Oil and gas free zone authority (Ogfza).[3]

Frank Owhor
13th Attorney General of Rivers State
In office
1996–1999
Preceded byAdokiye Amiesimaka
Succeeded byAleruchi Cookey-Gam
Personal details
Born (1958-10-10) 10 October 1958 (age 66)
Choba, Obio-Akpor, Rivers State, Nigeria
Political partyPDP
Children3
Residence(s)Abuja, Asokoro and Rivers, ph
Alma materUniversity of Lagos (LL.B.)
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionLawyer

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  1. ^ Bibor, John (27 January 2014). "Commissioner Harps On Hardwork, Commitment To Service". The Tide. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
  2. ^ Onoyume, Jimitota (7 May 2015). "Amaechi accused of refusal to set up Transition Committee". Vanguard. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
  3. ^ Adugbo, Daniel (27 March 2018). "OGFZA board to prioritise Brass Oil & Gas City take-off". Daily Trust. Retrieved 3 October 2024.