Boma Goodhead

Boma Goodhead, (born 24 November 1970) is a Nigerian politician and federal lawmaker representing Asari-Toru Federal Constituency in Rivers State. She is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party.^[1][2]

Boma Goodhead
In office 2019–2023
Constituency	Asari-Toru Federal Constituency
Personal details
Born	(1970-11-24) November 24, 1970 (age 54)
Nationality	Nigerian
Political party	Peoples Democratic Party
Relations	Asari Dokubo (sibling)
Education	University of Port Harcourt
Occupation	Politician

Early life and education

Boma was born on 24 November 1970 to Melford Dokubo, a former high court judge in Nigeria. She is from Buguma in Asari-Toru local government area of Rivers State.^[3] She is the younger sister to Asari Dokubo.^[4][5]

Controversy

During a committee meeting in 2017, she allegedly threatened to “break the head” of fellow lawmaker, Razak Atunwa who had written a letter to then President Goodluck Jonathan, asking him to appear before an ad hoc panel for a bribery scandal.^[6]

References

1. "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
2. "BBC World Service - Focus on Africa, Nigeria's new heroine-Boma Goodhead". BBC. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
3. Ebiri, Kelvin; Jimoh, Azimazi Momoh; Abuh, Adamu (9 August 2018). "It wasn't about me but Nigeria, says female rep who dared DSS". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
4. Adelabu, Taiwo (13 August 2018). "Daughter of a judge, Asari-Dokubo's sister, Ibori's ex-aide … the female lawmaker who confronted DSS operatives". The Cable. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
5. Musa, Ahmed (August 10, 2018). "Meet Boma Goodhead: Female Rep Who Dared Armed Operatives". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
6. Adelabu, Taiwo (13 August 2018). "Daughter of a judge, Asari-Dokubo's sister, Ibori's ex-aide … the female lawmaker who confronted DSS operatives". The Cable. Retrieved 24 February 2023.