Ahmadou Ahidjo
President of Cameroon (1924-1989)
Ahmadou Babatoura Ahidjo (24 August 1924 – 30 November 1989) was a Cameroonian politician. He was the first President of Cameroon, holding the office from 1960 until 1982.[1]
Ahmadou Ahidjo | |
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| 1st President of Cameroon | |
| In office 5 May 1960 – 6 November 1981 | |
| Vice President | John Ngu Foncha Salomon Tandeng Muna |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Paul Biya |
| 1st Prime Minister of Cameroon | |
| In office 1 January 1960 – 15 May 1960 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Charles Assalé |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 August 1924 Garoua, British Cameroons |
| Died | 30 November 1989 (aged 65) Dakar, Senegal |
| Nationality | Cameroonian |
| Political party | CU (1958–1966) CNU (1966–1989) |
| Spouse(s) | Germaine Ahidjo |
Ahidjo played a major role Cameroon's independence from France as well as reuniting the French and English-speaking parts of the country. He was also the country's first Prime Minister from January 1960 to May 1960.
Ahidjo resigned from the presidency in 1981, and Paul Biya replaced him. He was accused of being behind a coup plot against Biya in 1984. He was sentenced to death, but he died of a heart attack on 30 November 1989 at the age of 65.
References
change- ↑ "Ahmadou Ahidjo | president of Cameroon". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 3 November 2018.
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