| Office 1 | President of the Senate of Trinidad and Tobago |
|---|---|
| Term start 1 | 6 August 1971 |
| Term end 1 | 12 January 1987 |
| Predecessor 1 | J. Hamilton Maurice |
| Successor 1 | Michael Williams |
| Birth date | 27 June 1928 |
| Birth place | Xeres Road, Chaguanas |
| Death date | 9 August 2008 |
Wahid Ali was a Trinidad and Tobago politician and the longest-serving President of the Senate.[1]
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
- ^ "Senator the Honourable Dr. Wahid Ali". www.ttparliament.org/. Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago.
- ^ "General Information 2018 - Parliament of T&T by The Art Bank Limited". issuu.com. Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago. 2 February 2023.
- ^ Stapleton, Roxanne (16 June 2008). "Senator Dr. Wahid Ali - Caribbean Muslims"