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Benjamin Chaha | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| In office 1 October 1983 – 31 December 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin Ume-Ezeoke |
| Succeeded by | Agunwa Anaekwe (1992) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1940 Benue Province, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria |
| Died | 9 March 2022 (aged 81–82) |
| Party | National Party of Nigeria |
| Occupation | Politician |
Benjamin Chaha (1940 – 9 March 2022) was a Nigerian politician who served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives from October to December 1983 during the Second Nigerian Republic. He succeeded Edwin Ume-Ezeoke and was the last Speaker before the military coup of 31 December 1983 that ended the Second Republic.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Chaha was born in 1940 in present-day Benue State, Nigeria.[3] Information about his early education has not been widely documented in reliable published sources.
Political career
[edit]Chaha was elected to the House of Representatives on the platform of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN).[4]
Following the resignation of Speaker Edwin Ume-Ezeoke in October 1983, Chaha was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives.[5]
His tenure lasted until 31 December 1983, when the military overthrew the civilian government led by President Shehu Shagari, dissolved the National Assembly and suspended the Constitution.[6]
After leaving office, Chaha remained active in public affairs and occasionally commented on national political and security issues.[7]
Death
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Africa Who's Who. Africa Journal Limited. 1991. ISBN 9780903274173.
- ↑ May, Clifford D. (10 January 1984). "4,000 Ex-Officials Surrender in Nigeria". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ Africa Who's Who. Africa Journal Limited. 1991. ISBN 9780903274173.
- ↑ Africa Who's Who. Africa Journal Limited. 1991. ISBN 9780903274173.
- ↑ May, Clifford D. (10 January 1984). "4,000 Ex-Officials Surrender in Nigeria". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ May, Clifford D. (10 January 1984). "4,000 Ex-Officials Surrender in Nigeria". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ Oroye, Joe (7 December 2001). "The Killings Are Premeditated — Chaha". AllAfrica. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ "Former House of Reps Speaker, Benjamin Chaha Is Dead". Daily Report Nigeria. 9 March 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
- ↑ "Ex-Speaker Chaha Benjamin Dies at 82". The Eagle Online. 12 March 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2026.
