Isaac Alfa Explained

Isaac Mohammed Alfa
Honorific Prefix:Air Marshal
Office:Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Kogi East
Term Start:July 2016
Term End:January 2017
Alongside:Dino Melaye
Ahmed Ogembe
Predecessor:Emmanuel Dangana Ocheja
Successor:Atai Usman
Office2:Chief of Air Staff
Term Start2:29 May 1999
Term End2:23 April 2001
Predecessor2:Nsikak Eduok
Successor2:Jonah Wuyep
Allegiance: Nigeria
Branch: Nigerian Air Force
Rank: Air Marshal
Commands:Chief of the Air Staff
Birth Name:Isaac Muhammed Alfa
Birth Date:15 September 1950
Birth Place:Inye, Kogi Nigeria
Nickname:"Air Warrior"
Party:People Democratic Party
Profession:Politician
Website:isaacalfa.com

Isaac Mohammed Alfa (born 15 September 1950 in Inye, Kogi State, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian Air Force Air Marshal, former Chief of Air Staff,[1] and Senator from Kogi State.[2]

In 2003 he contested the governorship of Kogi State. In July 2016, he was elected to the Senate of Nigeria, for the Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Kogi.[3] However on 10 January 2017 an Appeal court sitting in Abuja, Nigeria wrongly asked Alfa to vacate his seat for Atai Aidoko Ali as a senator representing Kogi East Senatorial. However, after a successful court case Isaac Alfa returned to the senatorial role after Aidoko was denied by the supreme court.[4] [5]

With only four months left to the end of the tenure, Alfa's achievements should not have gone unnoticed. Alfa shed light on the capabilities of Kogi as an oil-producing state, fertile for maritime activity. Alfa's military background presented the opportunity to convene a committee introspective of security bills. However, due to the ulterior motives of the senate house, national security was less than a concern.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NAF Former Chief of Air Staffs. https://web.archive.org/web/20140702223001/http://airforce.mil.ng/Former-__air_marshal_isaac_m_alfa__1999_____2001_. July 2, 2014. Nigerian Air Force.
  2. Web site: PDP wins Kogi East senatorial election rerun. 24 July 2016. Punchng.com. 23 November 2021.
  3. News: Isaac Alfa Wins Kogi East Senatorial Rerun Election. 24 July 2016. Channels TV. 22 November 2016.
  4. Web site: Aidoko replaces Isaac Alfa as Kogi-East Senator. Eureporternews.com. 13 October 2017.
  5. Web site: Aidoko replaces Isaac Alfa as Kogi-East Senator. Tvcnews.tv. 13 October 2017.