Tim Owhefere

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.

Hon Tim Owhefere
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 (1963-06-16)16 June 1963
Died	27 January 2021(2021-01-27) (aged 57) Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian
Political party	Peoples Democratic Party
Occupation	Politician lawyer

Early life and education

Tim 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

In 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

Owhefere died on 27 January 2021 at Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria.^[6]