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Abadula Gemeda (Minase Woldegiyorgis) was born on 5 July, 1958 in Arsi Province, Ethiopian Empire (now Oromia Region, Ethiopia), is an Ethiopian politician (born 1958). Discover Abadula Gemeda's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?
| Popular As |
Minase Woldegiyorgis |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
65 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
5 July, 1958 |
| Birthday |
5 July |
| Birthplace |
Arsi Province, Ethiopian Empire (now Oromia Region, Ethiopia) |
| Nationality |
Ethiopian
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 65 years old group.
Abadula Gemeda Height, Weight & Measurements
At 65 years old, Abadula Gemeda height not available right now. We will update Abadula Gemeda's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Abadula Gemeda Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Abadula Gemeda worth at the age of 65 years old? Abadula Gemeda’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Ethiopian. We have estimated Abadula Gemeda's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Abadula Gemeda (Abbaa Duulaa Gammadaa; አባዱላ ገመዳ; born 5 July 1958) is an Ethiopian politician who was the speaker of the House of Peoples' Representatives, the lower chamber of the Ethiopian Parliament, from 2010 to 2017.
Abadula Gemeda was born Minase Woldegiorgis in Arsi Zone, Oromia Region, on 5 July 1958.
The name Abadula Gemeda is a pseudonym or 'nom de guerre' he obtained at some point during his life.
Abbaa Duulaa is the traditional title of the war leader of the Oromo people, an aristocratic horse name.
Abadula has a mix of military and civilian education.
With the change in government in 1991, Abadula became the chief of operations of the National Defense Force.
His military education was obtained from the Defense University of China in Military Leadership in 1995.
His civilian education was focused on public administration.
After five years of service, he became the chief of intelligence in 1996.
He was appointed as commander of the ground force of the National Defense Force in 1998.
He reached the rank of Major General.
His Bachelor and Master's of Arts degrees from the US were both obtained from Century University in 2001 and 2004, respectively.
On October 16, 2001, he was appointed as Minister of National Defense.
Previously, from 2005 to 2010, he was President of the Oromia Region.
Moving to a civilian profile, Abadula became President of the Oromia Region in 2005.
Abadula is considered one of the few influential politicians within the OPDO.
Abadula also obtained his master's degree from Greenwich University, UK, in 2009.He also has 7 kids named Gemechis, Beky, Soreti, Deborah, Koket, Sifen and Tiyoma from his wife named Rahel Lakew.
In 2010 he became Speaker of the House of Representatives.
He resigned on 7 October 2017; the Addis Standard reported that it was in protest of Federal government's handling of clashes surrounding the boundary dispute between the Oromo and Somali regions.
However he later withdrew his resignation after consultations in this government, remaining in office until April 2018 when he was replaced by Muferiat Kamil.
Immediately thereafter he was appointed National Security Advisor.
His tenure was however short-lived; he was "honourably retired" in June 2018 less than two months after being named to the post.
