Oseloka H. Obaze

Oseloka Henry Obaze is a Diplomat, Politician and Author. A former international civil servant with the United Nations, and a former member of the Nigeria Diplomatic Service, he is a notable administrator, writer and politician. He was the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2017 Anambra State Governorship Elections held in November 2017, in which he finished third.

Oseloka Henry Obaze (OHO) (born 9 April 1955 in Ogidi, Nigeria) is a native of Ochuche Umuodu in Anambra State, Nigeria. He is a Nigerian diplomat, politician, author and a retired United Nations official who served the organization as an international civil servant between 1991 and 2012. Prior to working at the United Nations, he worked as a career Foreign Service Officer (FSO) in the Nigerian Diplomatic Service from 1982-1991. Following his retirement from the United Nations, Oseloka H. Obaze served as Secretary to the State Government of Anambra State, Nigeria from June, 2012 till June, 2015 under former Governor Peter Obi[1] and former Governor Willie Obiano.[2]

In November 2016, Oseloka Obaze announced his bid to contest for Anambra State Governorship primaries elections[3] under the Peoples Democratic Party and was announced the party flag bearer on August 28, 2017.[4]

  1. ^ Obi re-appoints Obaze as SSG http://news2.onlinenigeria.com/news/312608-obi-re-appoints-obaze-as-ssg.html
  2. ^ Governor Willie Obiano Appoints SSG http://www.informationng.com/2014/03/new-anambra-governor-appoints-ssg-two-others.html
  3. ^ Obaze Ex-SSG declares ambition to run for Anambra Gov http://www.pulse.ng/news/politics/oseloka-obaze-ex-ssg-declares-ambition-to-run-for-anambra-gov-id5751555.html
  4. ^ Oseloka Obaze wins Anambra PDP governorship ticket http://www.informationng.com/2014/03/new-anambra-governor-appoints-ssg-two-others.html