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Ben Ayade
Nigerian politician (born 1968) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Benedict Bengiuoshuye Ayade CON ((listenⓘ); born 2 March 1968) is a Nigerian politician who served as the governor of Cross River State from 2015 to 2023.[1] He served as Senator for Cross River North from 2011 to 2015.
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Governor of Cross River State | |
In office 29 May 2015 – 29 May 2023 | |
Deputy | Ivara Esu |
Preceded by | Liyel Imoke |
Succeeded by | Bassey Edet Otu |
Senator for Cross River North | |
In office 6 June 2011 – 29 May 2015 | |
Succeeded by | Rose Oko |
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Born | Benedict Bengiuoshuye Ayade (1968-03-02) 2 March 1968 (age 56) Kakum, Cross River State, Nigeria |
Political party | All Progressives Congress (2021–present) |
Other political affiliations | Peoples Democratic Party (2011–2021) |
Spouse | Linda Ayade |
Children | 3 |
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Website | senatorbenayade |
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