5 Nigerian Politicians who have served in both the legislative and executive arms of government
By Sodiq Adelakun
Think playing offense and defense in politics? These are the political chameleons who governed states and made the laws.
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu: The President & former Senator
He was a Senator making laws and then ran Lagos State as Governor executing laws for 8 years.
He is currently Nigeria's President and Commander-in-chief.
- Kashim Shettima: The VP who did both
He served two terms as the Governor of Borno State and later moved to the Senate, representing Borno Central.
He's currently Nigeria's Vice President
- Godswill Akpabio: Mr. Senate President
He went from being Governor of Akwa Ibom to a Senator. He even served as a Minister and then returned to the Senate!
- Chris Ngige: The Dr. who Governed & Legislated
Started as Governor of Anambra State and later moved to Abuja as a Senator. He also held a huge executive role as a Minister of Labour and Employment.
5.Rotimi Amaechi: Mr Railway
He started off as the Speaker of the State House of Assembly (key Legislative role) in Rivers and leap frogged to the Executive arm as Governor of Rivers State for 8 years.
He capped it off as the Minister of Transportation.