Solomon Lar Politician

Chief (Dr.) Solomon Daushep Lar (April 1933 – 9 October 2013) was a Nigerian politician who has held various offices at the National level for over 50 years.He was a member of the first national parliament when Nigeria gained independence in 1960. He was elected governor of Plateau State on the Nigerian People's Party (NPP) platform during the Nigerian Second Republic, holding office from October 1979 until the Military coup of 31 December 1983 that brought General Muhammadu Buhari to power.Later, he was founding chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) which has held power since the return to democracy in 1999.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1933
Birth place
Nigeria , Plateau State , Langtang Nigeria
Date of deathOctober 09, 2013
Place of death
United States

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Office holder

office
Governor of Plateau State
Member of the Federal Parliament
Minister of Police Affairs
National Chairman of the PDP
successor

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