Wahab Akbar Politician

Ustadz Wahab M. Akbar (April 16, 1960 – November 13, 2007) was a Filipino politician who served three terms as governor of Basilan, during which time he was known for his "eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth" policy for dealing with kidnappers and terrorists in the province. He was later elected as congressman for the lone district of Basilan in the House of Representatives, but was one of 4 people killed in a bomb attack at the Batasang Pambansa. Police publicly suspected the attack was directed at him by political opponents.

Personal facts

Wahab Akbar
Birth dateApril 16, 1960
Birth place
Basilan , Lantawan Basilan
Nationality
Filipino people
Religion
Islam
Date of deathNovember 13, 2007
Place of death
Quezon City , Batasang Pambansa
Education
De La Salle Araneta University
Spouse
Marietta Zamoranos

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Office holder

office
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Basilan's Lone District
Governor of Basilan
party
Liberal Party (Philippines)
successor
Hadjiman S. Hataman-Salliman

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