Tim Kome Owhefere (16 June 1963 – 27 January 2021) was a Nigerian lawyer and politician and a member of the Delta State House of Assembly representing Isoko North Constituency in the 7th Delta State House of Assembly. He also served as the Majority Leader of the Delta State House of Assembly.
Tim Owhefere | |
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| Member, Delta State House of Assembly representing Isoko North Constituency | |
| In office 10 June 2007 – 27 January 2021 | |
| Succeeded by | Jude Ogbimi |
| Majority Leader, Delta State House of Assembly | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tim Kome Owhefere 16 June 1963 |
| Died | 27 January 2021 (aged 57) Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
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Early life and education
editTim Kome Owhefere was from Akiewhe-Owhe, Isoko North, Delta State, Nigeria. He started his education by attending Government College, Ughelli, Delta State, before proceeding to Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro where he studied mass communication. He went to Yaba College of Technology where he graduated with HND in publishing and communication. He furthered his education at University of Lagos where he received a law degree and a B.L. from the Nigerian Law School. He was later called to the Nigerian bar.[1][2]
Political career
editIn 2007, Owhefere won the seat to represent Isoko North Constituency at the Delta State House of Assembly.[3] He served as the Chief Whip, Majority Leader and the chairman, House Committee on information of Delta State House of Assembly.[4] In April 2021, he was replaced by Jude Ogbimi.[5]
Death
editOwhefere died on 27 January 2021 at Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria.[6]
References
edit- ^ Ahon, Festus (2 February 2021). "Tears, eulogies as Delta Assembly holds valedictory session for Tim Owhefere". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ Oyibo, Ediri (9 March 2021). "Tim Owhefere for burial on Saturday". TheNewsGuru. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ Osuyi, Paul (2 February 2021). "Delta Assembly holds valedictory session for late Leader". The Sun Newspaper. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ Oletu, Aghogho (3 February 2021). "Tim Owhefere: Politics, Death and Betrayal". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ "PDP wins Delta assembly bye-election, APC kicks". The Punch Newspaper. 12 April 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ Ahon, Festus (28 January 2021). "Breaking: Delta Assembly majority leader, Tim Ohwefere is dead". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 28 June 2021.