Felix Amaechi Obuah (born 16 December) is a Nigerian

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and

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originally from Omoku, Rivers State, Nigeria. He has been the chairman of the

Rivers State People's Democratic Party The Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party, also referred to as Rivers PDP, is the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria), Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State, Nigeria. It is currently chaired by businessman and Philanthrop ...

since 2013 and was reelected in May 2016 for his second term. Obuah has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the

University of Ibadan The University of Ibadan (UI) is a public university located in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Initially founded as the University College Ibadan in 1948, it maintained its affiliation with the University of London. In 1962, it became an independe ...

. With a business career spanning over 25 years, his diverse interests range from properties, real estate, hotels, resorts, oil, trading and construction. Obuah has served as council chairman of Ogba–Egbema–Ndoni local government area in Rivers State. He has also served as the national chairman of Oil Mineral Producing Areas Landlords Association of Nigeria (OMPALAN). Obuah was a regular fixture of the 2015 elections, as he demonstrated unwavering resilience in his determination to ensure the election of

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. In June 2015, he was appointed Sole Administrator of the

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Personal life

His father Bethel Chukujindu Obuah, a devout Christian, died aged 85 in 2016.

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Personal life

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