Ahmadou Ahidjo

Politician

Birthday August 24, 1924

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Garoua, Cameroon

DEATH DATE Nov 30, 1989 (65)

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About

Cameroonian politician who was the first President of Cameroon from 1960 to 1982. He was also East Cameroon's first Prime Minister.

Before Fame

He attended the Ecole Priamaire Superieure in Cameroon before joining the civil service as a radio operator for a postal service.

Trivia

He was president for 22 years and gradually outlawed all political parties besides his own.

Family Life

He was survived by his wife Germaine.

Associated With

He was born in the same country as soccer player Roger Milla.