Wahab Akbar
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.
Wahab Akbar | |
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Official portrait, 2007 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Basilan's at-large district | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – November 13, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Abdulgani A. Salapuddin |
| Succeeded by | Vacant (Position next held by Hadjiman S. Hataman-Salliman) |
| Governor of Basilan | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Abdulgani A. Salapuddin |
| Succeeded by | Jum Jainudin Akbar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 16, 1960 Lantawan, Basilan, Philippines |
| Died | November 13, 2007 (aged 47) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Manner of death | Assassination |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Jum Jainudin Akbar (first wife) Cherrylyn Akbar (second wife) Nur-in Akbar (third wife) Marietta Zamoranos (fourth wife) Unidentified Syrian woman (fifth wife) |
| Alma mater | De La Salle Araneta University |
| Occupation | Politician |
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