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Dutch Nigerian Wiebe Boer declares interest in Plateau governorship race

A Dutch Nigerian, Wiebe Boer or Yohanna Maigona has declared interest in the governorship race in Plateau State.

It was not clear if Maigona was being sarcastic as his preferred party is not registered in Nigeria.

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Dutch Nigerian Wiebe Boer declares interest in Plateau governorship race
Wiebe Boer campaign poster

In the poster that has flooded the internet, Maigona gave his party as “All for All Peoples Party”.

Maigona who lives in Jos and has lived there all his life speaks an impeccable Hausa.

Dutch Nigerian Wiebe Boer declares interest in Plateau governorship race
Wiebe Boer

He speaks Hausa fluently and also attended a Secondary school in the city.

Maigona is the CEO of All On Energy, which is involved in renewable energy, such as solar power.

He also has an affiliation with Pan African Writers Association(PAWA).

Dutch Nigerian Wiebe Boer declares interest in Plateau governorship race
Wiebe Boer

On 12 May 2021, Maigona, also officially called Wiebe Boer, was the interviewer of Professor Wole Soyinka , the first guest of PAWA’s Conversation Series.


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