Patrick Obahiagbon (born April 12, 1960) is a Nigerian politician and legal practitioner. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2007, and served Oredo until his appointment as chief of staff to Governor Adams Oshiomole in 2011. Obahiagbon established a cult-following among many Nigerians for his grammatical caricature when engaged in social and political commentary.
Patrick Obahiagbon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| In office 2007–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Emmanuel Arigbe-Osula[1] |
| Succeeded by | Rasaq Bello-Osagie[2] |
| Chief of Staff to the Governor of Edo State | |
| In office 2011–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Osarodion Ogie |
| Succeeded by | Taiwo Francis Akerele[3] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 12, 1960[4][5] |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party (? – 2010) Action Congress of Nigeria (2010–2013) All Progressive Congress (2013–present) |
| Alma mater | University of Benin |
Early life and education
editObahiagbon completed his secondary school education at St John Bosco Grammar School in Obiaja, Bendel State. He then proceeded to study Law at University of Benin, graduating in 1987.[6] Additionally, he holds master's degrees in Public Administration and International history and diplomacy.[7]
Political career
editObahiagbon's political career began in 1999.
He left the People's Democratic Party for Action Congress of Nigeria in 2010, and was a de jure member of All Progressive Congress after the merger in 2013.[8] In November 2012, he replaced Osarodion Ogie as the chief of staff to Governor Adams Oshiomole.[9]
Following the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari at the Nigerian general elections, 2015, Obahiagbon commended the Buhari administration for "showing spartan discipline that was already yielding results".[10] He also pleaded with APC state party members to be patient with newly elected Governor Godwin Obaseki.[11] In 2017, he became the representative of the South South states in the Nigeria Tennis Federation. [12]
References
edit- ^ "CHARGES AGAINST BANKOLE NONSENSICAL – LAWMAKER". The Nigeria Voice. 2011.
- ^ admin (2011). "Nigeria election 2011: Results at a glance as supplied by INEC… voters upholding the honour and glory of a great nation".
- ^ Usman, Bello (November 2016). "Obaseki appoints SSG, chief of staff". Daily Trust. Retrieved July 1, 2017.
- ^ "Celebrating Obahiagbon, master of bombast, at 53". Vanguard Nigeria. 2013.
- ^ admin (2016). "Read The Indecipherable Birthday Wish Of Hon Patrick Obahiagbon- The Nigerian Politician Always Using Big Words". Ghana Celebrities.
- ^ Luka, Biniyat (2010). "Why I speak Big, Big Grammar – Hon. Obahiagbon".
- ^ Gbenro, Adeoye (2013). "PUNCH Newspaper Interview: In The Last 20 Years, I've Spent An Hour Daily Reading Dictionaries –Popular Lexicologist, Patrick Obahiagbon".
- ^ Simon, Ebegbulem (2010). "Nigeria: Edo PDP, AC Differ on Obahiagbon, Osagie". allAfrica.com.
- ^ Abdulrahman, Abdulmalik (November 2012). "Oshiomhole appoints Ihonvbere SSG, Patrick Obahiagbon Chief of Staff". Premium Times.
- ^ "Buhari's spartan discipline already yielding result – Obahiagbon". Vanguard Nigeria. August 16, 2015.
- ^ "Give Obaseki a chance to succeed, Obahiagbon tells Edo APC leaders, lawmakers". Vanguard Nigeria. February 4, 2017.
- ^ "Obahiagbon in new NTF board". Nigeria Today.