Wahid Ali
Wahid Ali | |
|---|---|
| President of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago | |
| In office 6 August 1971 – 12 January 1987 | |
| Preceded by | J. Hamilton Maurice |
| Succeeded by | Michael Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 June 1928 Xeres Road, Chaguanas |
| Died | 9 August 2008 |
Wahid Ali was a Trinidad and Tobago politician and the longest-serving President of the Senate.[1]
Ali was born on 27 June 1928 at Xeres Road, Chaguanas.[2] He was first appointed as a member of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago in 1970. Ali was appointed President of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago on 6 August 1971, and he served until 12 January 1987.[2] As President of the Senate, he served as Acting President of the Republic on twenty occasions.[2]
He died on 9 August 2008.[2] He was described as a devout Muslim.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Senator the Honourable Dr. Wahid Ali". www.ttparliament.org/. Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago.
- ^ a b c d "General Information 2018 - Parliament of T&T by The Art Bank Limited". issuu.com. Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago. 2 February 2023.
- ^ Stapleton, Roxanne (16 June 2008). "Senator Dr. Wahid Ali - Caribbean Muslims".
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