Wahid Ali was a Trinidad and Tobago politician and the longest-serving President of the Senate.[1]

Wahid Ali
President of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago
In office
6 August 1971 – 12 January 1987
Preceded byJ. Hamilton Maurice
Succeeded byMichael Williams
Personal details
Born27 June 1928
Xeres Road, Chaguanas
Died9 August 2008

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]

References

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  1. ^ "Senator the Honourable Dr. Wahid Ali". www.ttparliament.org/. Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago.
  2. ^ a b c d "General Information 2018 - Parliament of T&T by The Art Bank Limited". issuu.com. Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago. 2 February 2023.
  3. ^ Stapleton, Roxanne (16 June 2008). "Senator Dr. Wahid Ali - Caribbean Muslims".