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== Bassey Dan-Abia ==

Bassey Dan-Abia (born August 23, 1957) is a Nigerian Politician. Before entering politics, he practiced as a Lawyer in Kano, Cross River and Lagos States of Nigeria.

Personal details

 * Born: Bassey Dan-Abia, August 23, 1957, Eket, Akwa-Ibom State
 * Political Party: All Progressives Congress (2016-present)
 * Other Political Affiliations: Peoples’ Democratic Party; Action Congress
 * Spouse: Christine Dan-Abia
 * Child: Betse Bassey Dan-Abia
 * Parents: Abia Abasi-Eyo
 * Residence: Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
 * Alma mater: University of Lagos (LL.B)
 * Occupation: Legal Practitioner

Dan-Abia was born and raised in Afaha Ekpenedi Village in Esit Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State and received a law degree from the University of Lagos. He started his private law practice in 1995. He later became the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice Akwa Ibom State and MD/CEO of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in 2013, he was sacked by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. In 2016, it was alleged that Bassey Dan-Abia held no intention to challenge Governor Udom Emmanuel in 2019, however Dan-Abia entered the 2019 Akwa Ibom State gubernatorial race against Udom Emmanuel as a member of the All Progressives Congress.