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]