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{{short description|Nigerian politician}}
{{short description|Nigerian politician}}
{{Use Nigerian English|date=January 2023}}
{{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2024}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
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{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Senator Francis Alimikhena
|name = Senator Francis Alimikhena
| image = Francis Alimikhena.jpg
|image = Francis Alimikhena.jpg
| caption =
|caption =
| office = Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from [[Edo North Senatorial District]]
|office = Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from [[Edo North senatorial district|Edo North Senatorial District]]
| term_start = 6 June 2015
|term_start = 6 June 2015
| alongside = [[Clifford Ordia]]<br>[[Urhoghide Aishagbonnriodion]]
|alongside = [[Clifford Ordia]]<br>[[Matthew Urhoghide]]
| predecessor = [[Domingo Alaba Obende]]
|predecessor = [[Domingo Alaba Obende]]
| office2 = Deputy Chief Whip <br />[[8th Nigeria National Assembly|8th National Assembly]]
|office2 = Deputy Chief Whip<br>[[8th Nigeria National Assembly|8th National Assembly]]
| term_start2 = 10 June 2015
|term_start2 = 10 June 2015
| predecessor2 = Ayoola Hosea Agboola
|predecessor2 = Ayoola Hosea Agboola
| order3 = Vice-Chairman of the <br />[[Senate Committee on Housing]]
|order3 = Vice-Chairman of the<br>Senate Committee on Housing
| term_start3 = 3 November 2015
|term_start3 = 3 November 2015
| term_end3 =
|term_end3 = 9 June 2019
| predecessor3 = Bukkar Abba Ibrahim
|predecessor3 = [[Bukar Ibrahim]]
| birth_name = Francis Asekhame Alimikhena
|birth_name = Francis Asekhame Alimikhena
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1947|09|20}}
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1947|9|20}}
| birth_place = [[Etsako East]], [[Edo]], Nigeria
|birth_place = [[Etsako East]], [[Edo]], Nigeria
| party = [[Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria)]]
|party = [[Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria)|Peoples Democratic Party]]
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|residence = [[Abuja]] (official)<br>[[Auchi]], [[Edo]] (private)
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| spouse =
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|allegiance = {{flag|Nigeria}}
| relations =
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|branch = [[File:Flag of the Nigerian Army Headquarters.svg|25px]] [[Nigerian Army]]
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| residence = [[Abuja]] (official)<br>[[Auchi]], [[Edo]] (private)
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|serviceyears = 1972–2000
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| allegiance = {{flag |Nigeria}}
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|rank = Major
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| branch = [[File:Flag of the Nigerian Army Headquarters.svg |25px]] [[Nigerian Army]]
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|commands = [[Multinational Joint Task Force]]
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| serviceyears = 1972–2000
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|alma_mater = [[University of Buckingham]], United Kingdom ([[Bachelor of Laws|LLB]])<br>[[Nigerian Law School]] (B.L)
| rank = Major
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|profession = {{hlist|Businessman|politician|retired [[military officer]]}}
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| commands = [[Multinational Joint Task Force]]
| battles =
|blank1 = Awards
| laterwork =
|data1 = Forces Service Star (FSS)
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|website = {{URL|https://senatoralimikhena.wordpress.com/}}
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| alma_mater = [[University of Buckingham]], United Kingdom ([[Bachelor of Laws|LLB]])<br>[[Nigerian Law School]] ([[B.L]])
|successor = [[Adams Oshiomhole]]
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| profession = Businessman<br>politician<br> retired [[military officer]]
|term_end = 11 June 2023
| blank1 = Awards
|successor2 = [[Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi]]
| data1 = Forces Service Star (FSS)
|termend2 = 9 June 2019
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| website = https://senatoralimikhena.wordpress.com/
|successor3 = [[Lola Ashiru]]
}}
}}
'''Francis Asekhame Alimikhena''' (born 20 September 1947) was a Senator of the [[Federal Republic of Nigeria]] from [[Edo State]]. He was first elected in 2015 to represent [[Edo North Senatorial District]] in the [[Senate of Nigeria|Senate]] and was reelected to a second term in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.today.ng/news/politics/elections-senator-alimikhena-retains-edo-north-senatorial-seat-197981|title=Elections: Senator Alimikhena retains Edo North senatorial seat|last=Nigeria|first=News Agency of|date=2019-02-25|website=TODAY|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.legit.ng/1224016-oshiomohole-delivers-senatorial-seat-alimikhena-second-term.html|title=Oshiomohole delivers senatorial seat to Alimikhena for second term|last=Ibeh|first=Nnenna|date=2019-02-25|website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news.|language=en|access-date=2020-04-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailypost.ng/2019/02/25/nigeria-election-results-alimikhena-apc-defeats-momoh-wins-edo-senate-seat/|title=Nigeria Election Results: Alimikhena of APC defeats Momoh, wins Edo senate seat|last=Olowolagba|first=Fikayo|date=2019-02-25|website=Daily Post Nigeria|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://punchng.com/apc-wins-edo-north-senatorial-seat-again/|title=APC wins Edo North Senatorial seat again|website=Punch Newspapers|date=25 February 2019|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-02}}</ref> Senator Alimikhena is the vice-chairman, Senate Committee on Housing and also a member of the Senate committee on Constitutional Review.
'''Francis Asekhame Alimikhena''' (born 20 September 1947) is a former Senator of the [[Nigeria|Federal Republic of Nigeria]] from [[Edo State]]. He served in the Senate from 2015 to 2023, representing [[Edo North senatorial district|Edo North Senatorial District]]. He was first elected in 2015 and reelected to a second term in 2019. However, he lost his re-election bid in 2023.<ref>{{cite news|agency=[[News Agency of Nigeria]]|date=2019-02-25|title=Elections: Senator Alimikhena retains Edo North senatorial seat|url=https://www.today.ng/news/politics/elections-senator-alimikhena-retains-edo-north-senatorial-seat-197981|access-date=2020-04-02|website=Today}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Ibeh|first=Nnenna|date=2019-02-25|title=Oshiomohole delivers senatorial seat to Alimikhena for second term|url=https://www.legit.ng/1224016-oshiomohole-delivers-senatorial-seat-alimikhena-second-term.html|access-date=2020-04-02|website=[[Legit.ng]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Olowolagba|first=Fikayo|date=2019-02-25|title=Nigeria Election Results: Alimikhena of APC defeats Momoh, wins Edo senate seat|url=https://dailypost.ng/2019/02/25/nigeria-election-results-alimikhena-apc-defeats-momoh-wins-edo-senate-seat/|access-date=2020-04-02|work=[[Daily Post (Nigeria)|Daily Post]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|date=2019-02-25|title=APC wins Edo North Senatorial seat again|url=https://punchng.com/apc-wins-edo-north-senatorial-seat-again/|access-date=2020-04-02|work=[[The Punch]]}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite news|last=Okoro|first=Churchill|date=2023-02-27|title=Oshiomhole stops Alimikhena's third senatorial bid, emerges winner|url=https://businessday.ng/nigeriadecidesliveupdates/article/oshiomhole-stops-alimikhenas-third-senatorial-bid-emerges-winner/|access-date=2024-08-30|work=[[Business Day (Nigeria)|Business Day]]}}</ref> Alimikhena was the vice-chairman, Senate Committee on Housing and also a member of the Senate committee on Constitutional Review.


Alimikhena is a member of the [[Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria)]] (PDP). He was the Deputy Chief Whip of the [[8th Nigeria National Assembly|8th National Assembly]].
Alimikhena is a member of the [[Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria)|Peoples Democratic Party]] (PDP). He was the Deputy Chief Whip of the [[8th Nigeria National Assembly|8th National Assembly]].


Edo North Senatorial District covers six local government areas: ([[Etsako West]], [[Etsako Central]], [[Etsako East]], [[Owan East]], [[Owan West]] and [[Akoko Edo]]).
Edo North Senatorial District covers six local government areas: ([[Etsako West]], [[Etsako Central]], [[Etsako East]], [[Owan East]], [[Owan West]] and [[Akoko Edo]]).


==Childhood, military and education==
== Childhood, military and education ==
Alimikhena was born in Igiode area of [[Etsako East]] local government area in [[Edo state]] on 20 September 1947. He was born into a strong [[catholic]] Christian home and grew up with a strong Christian principle.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ALIMIKHENA, Sen Francis Asekhame|url=https://blerf.org/index.php/biography/alimikhena-major-francis-asekhame-rtd/|last=Admin|date=2016-11-07|website=Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-28}}</ref>
Alimikhena was born in Igiode area of [[Etsako East]] local government area in [[Edo state]] on 20 September 1947. He was born into a strong [[Catholic Church|catholic]] Christian home and grew up with a strong Christian principle.<ref>{{cite web|title=Alimikhena, Sen Francis Asekhame|url=https://blerf.org/index.php/biography/alimikhena-major-francis-asekhame-rtd/|date=2016-11-07|publisher=Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation|access-date=2020-05-28}}</ref>


He joined the [[Nigerian Army]] as a [[commissioned officer]] in 1972. He was later commissioned as a lieutenant in 1982 and then held the position of [[Adjutant]], Army Garrison between 1985 and 1989 and later promoted a Major in 1992. Alimikhena was awarded the Forces Service Star (FSS) in 1999. An honour meant for service Officers who have served the Army without blemish. Other positions held are Senior Officer (finance): Nigerian Army School of Engineering, [[Makurdi]], [[Benue State]], Nigerian Army Pension Board and Army Petroleum Trust Fund between 1999 and 2000. He retired from the Army a Major in 2000.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Admin|title=Our Team|url=http://solidgoldproperties.com.ng/team/|website=SolidGate properties|access-date=1 February 2017}}</ref>
He joined the [[Nigerian Army]] as a [[Officer (armed forces)|commissioned officer]] in 1972. He was later commissioned as a lieutenant in 1982 and then held the position of [[Adjutant]], Army Garrison between 1985 and 1989 and later promoted a Major in 1992. Alimikhena was awarded the Forces Service Star (FSS) in 1999. An honour meant for service Officers who have served the Army without blemish. Other positions held are Senior Officer (finance): Nigerian Army School of Engineering, [[Makurdi]], [[Benue State]], Nigerian Army Pension Board and Army Petroleum Trust Fund between 1999 and 2000. He retired from the Army a Major in 2000.<ref name=SGP>{{cite web|url=https://solidgoldproperties.com.ng/team/|title=Our Team|website=SolidGate properties|access-date=2017-02-01}}{{Dead link|date=April 2024|bot=InternetArchiveBot|fix-attempted=yes}}</ref>


Alimikhena started his education at Saint Thomas Secondary Modern School, and left in 1981. Thereafter, he proceeded to the [[University of Buckingham]], United Kingdom to study Law. He earned a [[Bachelor of Law]] (L.L.B) in 2003 and was later called to the [[Nigerian Bar]] as a solicitor and advocate of the [[supreme court]] of [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Admin|title=Francis Alimikhena|url=http://www.nassnig.org/mp/profile/511|website=NASS|access-date=1 February 2017}}</ref>
Alimikhena started his education at Saint Thomas Secondary Modern School, and left in 1981. Thereafter, he proceeded to the [[University of Buckingham]], United Kingdom to study Law. He earned a [[Bachelor of Law]] (L.L.B) in 2003 and was later called to the [[Nigerian Bar Association|Nigerian Bar]] as a solicitor and advocate of the [[Supreme Court of Nigeria]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Francis Alimikhena|url=https://www.nassnig.org/mp/profile/511|website=NASS|access-date=2017-02-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170222205657/https://www.nassnig.org/mp/profile/511|archive-date=2017-02-22|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Private enterprise and philanthropic service ==
== Private enterprise and philanthropic service ==
Alimikhena is an astute business man and philanthropist. He currently seat on the board of so many companies. He is currently the chairman of Falzal group of companies, Vice Chairman of Solidgate properties, Managing partner at FA Alimikhena & Co (Global Chambers) and also was the President of Anthony BBC between 1994 and 1997.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Admin|title=Board & Management|url=http://www.arsgroupng.com/?/page/board-management/|website=ARS Group|access-date=1 February 2017}}</ref>
Alimikhena is an astute business man and philanthropist. He currently seat on the board of so many companies. He is currently the chairman of Falzal group of companies, Vice Chairman of Solidgate properties, Managing partner at FA Alimikhena & Co (Global Chambers) and also was the President of Anthony BBC between 1994 and 1997.<ref>{{cite web|title=Board & Management|url=https://www.arsgroupng.com/?/page/board-management/|website=ARS Group|access-date=2017-02-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205162627/https://www.arsgroupng.com/?/page/board-management/|archive-date=2017-02-05|url-status=dead}}</ref>


His philanthropic work within the [[Catholic]] church family also gave him the honour of the certificate of the Mariam queen of the universe shrine in [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando Florida]], United States also [[Pope Benedict XVI]] honoured him with the [[Order of St. Gregory the Great|papal knight of Saint Gregory the great]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Admin|title=Our Team|url=http://solidgoldproperties.com.ng/team/|website=SolidGate properties|access-date=1 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Atu|first1=Benjamin|title=Legacies And Legendary of Francis Alimikhena: Edo North Senator Elect|url=https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/178053/1/legacies-and-legendary-of-francis-alimikhena-edo-n.html|access-date=1 February 2017|publisher=The Nigerian Voice}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Admin|title=Saraki Eulogies Senator Alimikhena|url=http://nigerianpilot.com/saraki-euolgises-edo-north-senator/|access-date=1 February 2017|publisher=Nigerian Pilot}}</ref> He is also a member of [[Knights of Saint Mulumba|Knight of Saint Mulumba]] (KSM) and was given a respected traditional title as the OKHASO of wappa Wanno Kingdom by the [[Afemai]] people.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Atu|first1=Benjamin|title=Legacies And Legendary of Francis Alimikhena: Edo North Senator Elect|url=https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/178053/1/legacies-and-legendary-of-francis-alimikhena-edo-n.html|access-date=1 February 2017|publisher=The Nigerian Voice}}</ref>
His philanthropic work within the [[Catholic Church|Catholic church]] family also gave him the honour of the certificate of the Mariam queen of the universe shrine in [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando Florida]], United States also [[Pope Benedict XVI]] honoured him with the [[Order of St. Gregory the Great|papal knight of Saint Gregory the great]].<ref name=SGP/><ref name=TNV>{{cite news|last=Atu|first=Benjamin|title=Legacies And Legendary of Francis Alimikhena: Edo North Senator Elect|url=https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/178053/1/legacies-and-legendary-of-francis-alimikhena-edo-n.html|access-date=2017-02-01|work=The Nigerian Voice}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Saraki Eulogies Senator Alimikhena|url=http://nigerianpilot.com/saraki-euolgises-edo-north-senator/|access-date=2017-02-01|publisher=Nigerian Pilot}}</ref> He is also a member of [[Knights of Saint Mulumba|Knight of Saint Mulumba]] (KSM) and was given a respected traditional title as the OKHASO of wappa Wanno Kingdom by the [[Afemai]] people.<ref name=TNV/>


==Political campaign and governance==
== Political campaign and governance ==
In 2007, Alimikhena joined politics by contesting for the Edo North senatorial seat under the platform of [[People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)|People's Democratic Party]] but lost. He later contested in 2011 for the same senatorial post but lost again. Thereafter defected to the [[All Progressive Congress|All Progressives Congress]] and contested for the same senatorial seat in 2015 and won after polling a total of 86,021 to beat his closest rival Pascal Ugbome of the People's Democratic Party who polled 66,062 votes.<ref>{{cite news|last1=LAMA|first1=CASSIUS|title=Edo North: INEC declares Alimikhena, Akpatason winners|url=https://nigerianobservernews.com/2015/03/edo-north-inec-declares-alimikhena-akpatason-winners/#.WJH6b_krK1s|access-date=1 February 2017|publisher=Nigerian Observers}}</ref>Prior to Feb 2023 general election,he defected back to PDP from APC due irreconcilable differences with the party but lost the senatorial seat to the former governor of Edo state, comr. Adams Aliu Oshiomole.
In 2007, Alimikhena joined politics by contesting for the Edo North senatorial seat under the platform of [[Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria)|Peoples Democratic Party]] but lost. He later contested in 2011 for the same senatorial post but lost again. Thereafter, he defected to the [[All Progressives Congress]] and contested for the same senatorial seat in 2015 and won, after polling a total of 86,021 to beat his closest rival Pascal Ugbome of the People's Democratic Party who polled 66,062 votes.<ref name=TNO>{{cite news|last=Cassius|first=Lamai|title=Edo North: INEC declares Alimikhena, Akpatason winners|url=https://nigerianobservernews.com/2015/03/edo-north-inec-declares-alimikhena-akpatason-winners/#.WJH6b_krK1s|access-date=2017-02-01|work=[[The Nigerian Observer]]}}</ref>


==Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria==
== Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria ==
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On 19 December 2014, Alimikhena emerged as the senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a heated party primary election at Edo state.<ref>{{cite news|title=As Alimikhena Picks Edo North Senatorial APC Ticket|last=Cassius|first=Lamai|url=https://nigerianobservernews.com/2014/12/as-alimikhena-picks-edo-north-senatorial-apc-ticket/|access-date=2024-09-19|work=The Nigerian Observers}}</ref>
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Alimikhena was elected to the [[Senate of Nigeria|Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria]] as the [[All Progressive Congress|All Progressives Congress]] candidate from Edo North in March 2015.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Admin|title=Know your lawmakers: Incoming senators of the 8th NASS|url=http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/know-your-lawmakers-incoming-senators-of-the-8th-nass/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150612002207/http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/know-your-lawmakers-incoming-senators-of-the-8th-nass/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=12 June 2015|website=National Mirror|access-date=1 February 2017}}</ref> He won the election with 86,021 votes.<ref>{{cite news|last1=LAMA|first1=CASSIUS|title=Edo North: INEC declares Alimikhena, Akpatason winners|url=https://nigerianobservernews.com/2015/03/edo-north-inec-declares-alimikhena-akpatason-winners/#.WJH6b_krK1s|access-date=1 February 2017|publisher=Nigerian Observers}}</ref> He was sworn in as a senator on 6 June 2015. Alimikena was the only elected [[All Progressive Congress|All Progressives Congress]] senator in the entire South South and South Eastern part of Nigeria in 2015 general election.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Atu|first1=Benjamin|title=Legacies And Legendary of Francis Alimikhena: Edo North Senator Elect|url=https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/news/178053/1/legacies-and-legendary-of-francis-alimikhena-edo-n.html|access-date=1 February 2017|publisher=The Nigerian Voice}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Admin|title=Know your lawmakers: Incoming senators of the 8th NASS|url=http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/know-your-lawmakers-incoming-senators-of-the-8th-nass/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150612002207/http://nationalmirroronline.net/new/know-your-lawmakers-incoming-senators-of-the-8th-nass/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=12 June 2015|website=National Mirror|access-date=1 February 2017}}</ref>

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He ran for the position of Deputy Senate President in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/334162-im-still-in-race-for-deputy-senate-president-alimikhena.html|title = I'm still in race for Deputy Senate President - Alimikhena|date = 9 June 2019}}</ref>
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Alimikhena was elected to the [[Senate of Nigeria|Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria]] as the [[All Progressives Congress]] candidate from Edo North in March 2015.<ref name=NMO>{{cite web|title=Know your lawmakers: Incoming senators of the 8th NASS|url=https://nationalmirroronline.net/new/know-your-lawmakers-incoming-senators-of-the-8th-nass/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150612002207/https://nationalmirroronline.net/new/know-your-lawmakers-incoming-senators-of-the-8th-nass/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=12 June 2015|website=National Mirror|access-date=2017-02-01}}</ref> He won the election with 86,021 votes.<ref name=TNO/> He was sworn in as a senator on 6 June 2015. Alimikena was the only elected All Progressives Congress senator in the entire South South and South Eastern part of Nigeria in 2015 general election.<ref name=TNV/><ref name=NMO/>

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He ran for the position of Deputy Senate President in 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/334162-im-still-in-race-for-deputy-senate-president-alimikhena.html|title=I'm still in race for Deputy Senate President - Alimikhena|work=[[Premium Times]]|date=9 June 2019|access-date=2024-09-19}}</ref>


Alimikhena has sponsored several bills{{citation needed|date=March 2014}} in the Senate:
Alimikhena has sponsored several bills{{citation needed|date=March 2014}} in the Senate:


# Chartered Institute of Capital Market Registrar (est., etc.) Bill 2015 (SB. 25)<ref>{{cite web|publisher=National Assembly, Nigeria|url=https://nass.gov.ng/document/download/7681|title=Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Order Paper|date=6 October 2015|access-date=30 June 2018}}</ref>
# Chartered Institute of Capital Market Registrar (est., etc.) Bill 2015 (SB. 25)<ref>{{cite web|publisher=National Assembly, Nigeria|url=https://nass.gov.ng/document/download/7681|title=Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Order Paper|date=2015-10-06|access-date=2018-06-30}}</ref>
# A Bill for an Act to provide for the Establishment of Environmental Managers Registration Council of Nigeria to provide for Code of Conduct, Professional Ethics and Stipulation of Minimum Standards and for other related matters, 2016 (S.B. 88)<ref>{{cite web |last1=Duru |first1=Osita |title= Senate Proceedings for Tuesday 29th November 2016 |url= http://www.authorityngr.com/2016/11/SENATE-PROCEEDINGS-FOR-TUESDAY-29TH-NOVEMBER-2016/ |website= Authority Ngr |access-date=1 February 2017}}</ref>
# A Bill for an Act to provide for the Establishment of Environmental Managers Registration Council of Nigeria to provide for Code of Conduct, Professional Ethics and Stipulation of Minimum Standards and for other related matters, 2016 (S.B. 88)<ref>{{cite web|last=Duru|first=Osita|title=Senate Proceedings for Tuesday 29th November 2016|url=https://www.authorityngr.com/2016/11/SENATE-PROCEEDINGS-FOR-TUESDAY-29TH-NOVEMBER-2016/|website=Authority|access-date=2017-02-01}}</ref>
# Agricultural Processing Zones Establishing Bill 2016<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ogunmade|first1=Omololu|title=Bill|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/11/10/senate-repeals-58-year-old-colonial-customs-act-to-enhance-efficiency/|website=This Day|date=10 November 2016|access-date=1 February 2017}}</ref>
# Agricultural Processing Zones Establishing Bill 2016<ref>{{cite web|last=Ogunmade|first=Omololu|title=Bill|url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2016/11/10/senate-repeals-58-year-old-colonial-customs-act-to-enhance-efficiency/|work=[[This Day]]|date=10 November 2016|access-date=2017-02-01}}</ref>
# Establishment of national commission for persons with disabilities (SB22)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Mudashir|first1=Ismaila|title=Senate's 3 bills in 7 months|url=http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/politics/senate-s-3-bills-in-7-months/127801.html|website=Daily Trust|access-date=1 February 2017}}</ref>
# Establishment of national commission for persons with disabilities (SB22)<ref>{{cite web|last=Mudashir|first=Ismaila|title=Senate's 3 bills in 7 months|url=https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/politics/senate-s-3-bills-in-7-months/127801.html|work=Daily Trust|access-date=2017-02-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160212004221/https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/politics/senate-s-3-bills-in-7-months/127801.html|archive-date=2016-02-12|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In the 25 February 2023, Edo North senatorial district National Assembly election, he was defeated by Adams Oshiomhole.<ref name=":0"/>


Amid the 21 September 2024 poll, Francis Alimikhena dumped [[Peoples Democratic Party (Nigeria)|Peoples Democratic Party]], and rejoined [[All Progressives Congress]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://punchng.com/alimikhena-dumps-pdp-rejoins-apc-ahead-of-edo-poll/|last=Adedipe|first=Adeyinka|title=Alimikhena dumps PDP, rejoins APC ahead of Edo poll|work=[[The Punch]]|date=14 September 2024|access-date=2024-09-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://newtelegraphng.com/edo-poll-alimikhena-dumps-pdp-rejoins-apc/|last=Nnoli|first=Miriam|title=Edo Poll: Alimikhena Dumps PDP, Rejoins APC|work=[[New Telegraph]]|date=14 September 2024|access-date=2024-09-19}}</ref> despite accusing them of "injustice" two years ago.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://dailypost.ng/2022/05/28/2023-senator-francis-alimikhena-dumps-apc-cites-injustice/|last=Nwachukwu|first=John Owen|title=2023: Senator Francis Alimikhena dumps APC, cites 'injustice'|work=Daily Trust|date=28 May 2022|access-date=2024-09-19}}</ref>
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On 19 December 2014, he emerged as the senatorial candidate of the [[All Progressives Congress]] (APC) in a heated party primary election at [[Edo state]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Admin|title=As Alimikhena Picks Edo North Senatorial APC Ticket|url=http://nigerianobservernews.com/2014/12/as-alimikhena-picks-edo-north-senatorial-apc-ticket/|access-date=1 February 2017|publisher=Nigerian Observers}}</ref>


==Family life==
== Family life ==
Senator Alimikhena is married to Lady Alimikhena and blessed with children.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Admin|title=Auchi Poly Staff's Daughter {{sic|Marr|y's|hide=y}} Rector's Son|url=https://nigerianobservernews.com/2015/05/auchi-poly-staffs-daughter-marrys-rectors-son/|website=Nigerian Observers|access-date=1 February 2017}}</ref>
Senator Alimikhena is married to Lady Alimikhena and blessed with children.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://nigerianobservernews.com/2015/05/auchi-poly-staffs-daughter-marrys-rectors-son/|title=Auchi Poly Staff's Daughter {{sic|Marr|y's|hide=y}} Rector's Son|last=Cassius|first=Lamai|date=2015-05-13|work=The Nigerian Observer|access-date=2017-02-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203082934/https://nigerianobservernews.com/2015/05/auchi-poly-staffs-daughter-marrys-rectors-son/|archive-date=2017-02-03|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Memberships and clubs==
== Memberships and clubs ==
* Member, [[Nigerian Bar Association|Nigerian bar association]] (NBA)
* Member, [[Nigerian Bar Association|Nigerian bar association]] (NBA)
* Member, [[International Bar Association]] (IBA)
* Member, [[International Bar Association]] (IBA)
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* Member, Usagbe club of Nigeria
* Member, Usagbe club of Nigeria


==Projects==
== Projects ==
* Building of Igiode Primary school
* Building of Igiode Primary school
* Functional health center in Igiode
* Functional health center in Igiode
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* Functional boreholes in Igiode<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.politiciansdata.com/content/alimikhena-asekhame-francis/|title=Alimikhena Asekhame Francis Biography and Detailed Profile|date=2018-09-03|access-date=2024-09-19}}</ref>
* Functional boreholes in Igiode
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<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.politiciansdata.com/content/alimikhena-asekhame-francis/|title = Alimikhena Asekhame Francis Biography and Detailed Profile|date = 3 September 2018}}</ref>


==References==
== References ==
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== Notes ==
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Latest revision as of 05:39, 27 November 2024

Senator Francis Alimikhena
Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from Edo North Senatorial District
In office
6 June 2015 – 11 June 2023
Preceded byDomingo Alaba Obende
Succeeded byAdams Oshiomhole
Deputy Chief Whip
8th National Assembly
In office
10 June 2015 – 9 June 2019
Preceded byAyoola Hosea Agboola
Succeeded byAliyu Sabi Abdullahi
Vice-Chairman of the
Senate Committee on Housing
In office
3 November 2015 – 9 June 2019
Preceded byBukar Ibrahim
Succeeded byLola Ashiru
Personal details
Born
Francis Asekhame Alimikhena

(1947-09-20) 20 September 1947 (age 77)
Etsako East, Edo, Nigeria
Political partyPeoples Democratic Party
Residence(s)Abuja (official)
Auchi, Edo (private)
Alma materUniversity of Buckingham, United Kingdom (LLB)
Nigerian Law School (B.L)
Profession
AwardsForces Service Star (FSS)
Websitesenatoralimikhena.wordpress.com
Military service
Allegiance Nigeria
Branch/service Nigerian Army
Years of service1972–2000
RankMajor
CommandsMultinational Joint Task Force

Francis Asekhame Alimikhena (born 20 September 1947) is a former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from Edo State. He served in the Senate from 2015 to 2023, representing Edo North Senatorial District. He was first elected in 2015 and reelected to a second term in 2019. However, he lost his re-election bid in 2023.[1][2][3][4][5] Alimikhena was the vice-chairman, Senate Committee on Housing and also a member of the Senate committee on Constitutional Review.

Alimikhena is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He was the Deputy Chief Whip of the 8th National Assembly.

Edo North Senatorial District covers six local government areas: (Etsako West, Etsako Central, Etsako East, Owan East, Owan West and Akoko Edo).

Childhood, military and education

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Alimikhena was born in Igiode area of Etsako East local government area in Edo state on 20 September 1947. He was born into a strong catholic Christian home and grew up with a strong Christian principle.[6]

He joined the Nigerian Army as a commissioned officer in 1972. He was later commissioned as a lieutenant in 1982 and then held the position of Adjutant, Army Garrison between 1985 and 1989 and later promoted a Major in 1992. Alimikhena was awarded the Forces Service Star (FSS) in 1999. An honour meant for service Officers who have served the Army without blemish. Other positions held are Senior Officer (finance): Nigerian Army School of Engineering, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigerian Army Pension Board and Army Petroleum Trust Fund between 1999 and 2000. He retired from the Army a Major in 2000.[7]

Alimikhena started his education at Saint Thomas Secondary Modern School, and left in 1981. Thereafter, he proceeded to the University of Buckingham, United Kingdom to study Law. He earned a Bachelor of Law (L.L.B) in 2003 and was later called to the Nigerian Bar as a solicitor and advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.[8]

Private enterprise and philanthropic service

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Alimikhena is an astute business man and philanthropist. He currently seat on the board of so many companies. He is currently the chairman of Falzal group of companies, Vice Chairman of Solidgate properties, Managing partner at FA Alimikhena & Co (Global Chambers) and also was the President of Anthony BBC between 1994 and 1997.[9]

His philanthropic work within the Catholic church family also gave him the honour of the certificate of the Mariam queen of the universe shrine in Orlando Florida, United States also Pope Benedict XVI honoured him with the papal knight of Saint Gregory the great.[7][10][11] He is also a member of Knight of Saint Mulumba (KSM) and was given a respected traditional title as the OKHASO of wappa Wanno Kingdom by the Afemai people.[10]

Political campaign and governance

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In 2007, Alimikhena joined politics by contesting for the Edo North senatorial seat under the platform of Peoples Democratic Party but lost. He later contested in 2011 for the same senatorial post but lost again. Thereafter, he defected to the All Progressives Congress and contested for the same senatorial seat in 2015 and won, after polling a total of 86,021 to beat his closest rival Pascal Ugbome of the People's Democratic Party who polled 66,062 votes.[12]

Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

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On 19 December 2014, Alimikhena emerged as the senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a heated party primary election at Edo state.[13]

Alimikhena was elected to the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as the All Progressives Congress candidate from Edo North in March 2015.[14] He won the election with 86,021 votes.[12] He was sworn in as a senator on 6 June 2015. Alimikena was the only elected All Progressives Congress senator in the entire South South and South Eastern part of Nigeria in 2015 general election.[10][14]

He ran for the position of Deputy Senate President in 2019.[15]

Alimikhena has sponsored several bills[citation needed] in the Senate:

  1. Chartered Institute of Capital Market Registrar (est., etc.) Bill 2015 (SB. 25)[16]
  2. A Bill for an Act to provide for the Establishment of Environmental Managers Registration Council of Nigeria to provide for Code of Conduct, Professional Ethics and Stipulation of Minimum Standards and for other related matters, 2016 (S.B. 88)[17]
  3. Agricultural Processing Zones Establishing Bill 2016[18]
  4. Establishment of national commission for persons with disabilities (SB22)[19]

In the 25 February 2023, Edo North senatorial district National Assembly election, he was defeated by Adams Oshiomhole.[5]

Amid the 21 September 2024 poll, Francis Alimikhena dumped Peoples Democratic Party, and rejoined All Progressives Congress,[20][21] despite accusing them of "injustice" two years ago.[22]

Family life

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Senator Alimikhena is married to Lady Alimikhena and blessed with children.[23]

Memberships and clubs

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Projects

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  • Building of Igiode Primary school
  • Functional health center in Igiode
  • Functional boreholes in Igiode[24]

References

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  1. ^ "Elections: Senator Alimikhena retains Edo North senatorial seat". Today. News Agency of Nigeria. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  2. ^ Ibeh, Nnenna (25 February 2019). "Oshiomohole delivers senatorial seat to Alimikhena for second term". Legit.ng. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  3. ^ Olowolagba, Fikayo (25 February 2019). "Nigeria Election Results: Alimikhena of APC defeats Momoh, wins Edo senate seat". Daily Post. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  4. ^ "APC wins Edo North Senatorial seat again". The Punch. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 2 April 2020.
  5. ^ a b Okoro, Churchill (27 February 2023). "Oshiomhole stops Alimikhena's third senatorial bid, emerges winner". Business Day. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  6. ^ "Alimikhena, Sen Francis Asekhame". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. 7 November 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Our Team". SolidGate properties. Retrieved 1 February 2017.[permanent dead link‍]
  8. ^ "Francis Alimikhena". NASS. Archived from the original on 22 February 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  9. ^ "Board & Management". ARS Group. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  10. ^ a b c Atu, Benjamin. "Legacies And Legendary of Francis Alimikhena: Edo North Senator Elect". The Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  11. ^ "Saraki Eulogies Senator Alimikhena". Nigerian Pilot. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  12. ^ a b Cassius, Lamai. "Edo North: INEC declares Alimikhena, Akpatason winners". The Nigerian Observer. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  13. ^ Cassius, Lamai. "As Alimikhena Picks Edo North Senatorial APC Ticket". The Nigerian Observers. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  14. ^ a b "Know your lawmakers: Incoming senators of the 8th NASS". National Mirror. Archived from the original on 12 June 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  15. ^ "I'm still in race for Deputy Senate President - Alimikhena". Premium Times. 9 June 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  16. ^ "Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Order Paper". National Assembly, Nigeria. 6 October 2015. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
  17. ^ Duru, Osita. "Senate Proceedings for Tuesday 29th November 2016". Authority. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  18. ^ Ogunmade, Omololu (10 November 2016). "Bill". This Day. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  19. ^ Mudashir, Ismaila. "Senate's 3 bills in 7 months". Daily Trust. Archived from the original on 12 February 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  20. ^ Adedipe, Adeyinka (14 September 2024). "Alimikhena dumps PDP, rejoins APC ahead of Edo poll". The Punch. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  21. ^ Nnoli, Miriam (14 September 2024). "Edo Poll: Alimikhena Dumps PDP, Rejoins APC". New Telegraph. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  22. ^ Nwachukwu, John Owen (28 May 2022). "2023: Senator Francis Alimikhena dumps APC, cites 'injustice'". Daily Trust. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  23. ^ Cassius, Lamai (13 May 2015). "Auchi Poly Staff's Daughter Marry's Rector's Son". The Nigerian Observer. Archived from the original on 3 February 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
  24. ^ "Alimikhena Asekhame Francis Biography and Detailed Profile". 3 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2024.

Notes

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  1. ^ Abaribe was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in May 2022.
  2. ^ Abbo was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in November 2020.
  3. ^ Akpan was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the YPP in July 2022.
  4. ^ The PDP's Ekpenyong was elected senator in 2019 but a Court of Appeal partially annulled the results and called a supplementary election in the affected areas. Ekpenyong won the ensuing rerun election and was sworn-in again in January 2020.
  5. ^ Oduah was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in August 2021 before returning to the PDP in April 2022.
  6. ^ Jika was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the NNPP in June 2022.
  7. ^ Bulkachuwa was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the PDP in November 2022.
  8. ^ Gumau was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the NNPP in May 2022.
  9. ^ The PDP's Douye Diri was elected senator in 2019 but resigned in February 2020 after winning election to become Bayelsa State Governor. Cleopas won the ensuing bye-election and took office in December 2020.
  10. ^ The PDP's Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo was elected senator in 2019 but resigned in February 2020 after winning election to become Bayelsa State Deputy Governor. Dickson won the ensuing bye-election and took office in December 2020.
  11. ^ a b In April 2022, Adamu and Kyari resigned from the Senate after taking APC party offices the month prior.
  12. ^ The PDP's Rose Okoji Oko was elected senator in 2019 but died in March 2020. Jarigbe and fellow PDP member Stephen Odey fought in court over the ensuing by-election's PDP nomination; Odey won both initial court decisions and the by-election before taking office late in December 2020. However, Jarigbe later won several court challenges which declared him the legitimate PDP nominee and thus senator. Jarigbe took office in September 2021.
  13. ^ Nwaoboshi was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in June 2021.
  14. ^ Alimikhena was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the PDP in June 2022.
  15. ^ The APC's Adedayo Clement Adeyeye was elected senator in 2019 but the NASS Election Petition Tribunal awarded and Court of Appeal affirmed the win to Olujimi. She took office in November 2019.
  16. ^ Onyewuchi was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the LP in June 2022.
  17. ^ Due to disputes over alleged irregularities, the APC's Benjamin Uwajumogu was not sworn in until July 2019. Uwajumogu died in December 2019 leading to a bye-election. After disputes, Ibezim was awarded the bye-election victory and took office in April 2021.
  18. ^ Due to disputes over the alleged forced declaration of his election, Okorocha was not sworn in until June 14, 2019.
  19. ^ Shekarau was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the NNPP in May 2022 then to the PDP in August 2022.
  20. ^ Babba Kaita was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the PDP in April 2022.
  21. ^ Aliero was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the PDP in May 2022.
  22. ^ Abdullahi was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the PDP in June 2022.
  23. ^ The PDP's Dino Melaye was elected senator in 2019 but Adeyemi petitioned against the results and the NASS Election Petition Tribunal annulled the results and called a new election. Adeyemi won the ensuing rerun election and took office in December 2019.
  24. ^ The APC's Adebayo Osinowo was elected senator in 2019 but died in June 2020. Abiru won the ensuing bye-election and took office in December 2020.
  25. ^ Akwashiki was elected as a member of the APC but switched to the SDP in July 2022.
  26. ^ The APC's David Umaru was elected senator in 2019 but the Supreme Court awarded the APC primary win to Musa making him senator. He took office in July 2019.
  27. ^ Balogun was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in May 2022.
  28. ^ The APC's Ignatius Datong Longjan was elected senator in 2019 but died in February 2020. Daduut won the ensuing bye-election and took office in December 2020.
  29. ^ The APC's Abubakar Shehu Tambuwal was elected senator in 2019 but a Court of Appeal awarded the win to Abdullahi Danbaba. He took office in November 2019 as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in April 2022.
  30. ^ Bwacha was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC in February 2022.
  31. ^ a b c Prior to inauguration, the APC's Zamfara votes were voided due to improper holding of party primaries. Thus the PDP runners-up took office. All three (Anka, Hassan Muhammed Gusau, Yaú) switched to the APC in June 2021. In February 2022, Muhammed Gusau resigned to become Zamfara Deputy Governor.
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