Magnus Ngei Abe Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

Maria Olanrewaju | May 4, 2024 | Find It | No Comments

Magnus Ngei Abe was born on May 24, 1965, in Nchia, Eleme, Rivers State, Nigeria. He received his early education at St. Patrick College, Ikot-Ansa, Calabar, and later attended Akpor Grammar School, Ozuoba.

Magnus Ngei Abe Profile

Name	Magnus Ngei Abe
Real Name	Magnus Ngei Abe
Date of Birth	24 May 1965
Age	59 years
State of Origin	Rivers State
Tribe	Igbo
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Politician
Religion	Christianity
Marital Status	Married
Net Worth	$2 Million
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Educational Background

After completing his secondary education, Magnus pursued a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1987.

Career

Following his admission to the Bar, Magnus began his legal career as a Pupil State Counsel for the Federal Ministry of Justice in Lagos. He later transitioned into private practice, initially as a junior partner with Okocha & Okocha, Manuchim Chambers. He eventually became a managing partner with Etim-Inyang, Abe in Port Harcourt.

Magnus entered politics in 1999 when he was elected into the Rivers State House of Assembly, where he served as Minority Leader. He defected to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 2003 and subsequently served as the Commissioner of Information in Rivers State from 2003 to 2007 during Governor Peter Odili’s administration.

Upon Governor Chibuike Amaechi’s assumption of office in May 2007, Abe was appointed as the Secretary to the State Government. He then transitioned to national politics and was elected as a Senator for the Rivers South East Senatorial District in 2011, a position he held until 2015 In 2014, Magnus defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He ran for governorship of Rivers State in 2019 but failed to secure the party’s nomination.

Controversies

Former Senator Magnus Ngei Abe of the Rivers South-East senatorial district revealed that he successfully reconciled the former governor of Rivers State, Peter Odili, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. This led to controversies on the internet.