Wahab Akbar
Politician
1960 – 2007
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Who was Wahab Akbar?
Ustadz Wahab M. Akbar 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.
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- Born
- Apr 16, 1960
Lantawan, Basilan - Spouses
- Religion
- Islam
- Christianity
- Ethnicity
- Filipino
- Nationality
- Philippines
- Profession
- Died
- Nov 13, 2007
Quezon City
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on July 23, 2013
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