Cherry Lyn Santos

Cherry Lyn Santos

CherryLyn Santos (Akbar) (Lakas-Kampi-CMD) is a Basilan the 1st lady mayor of isabela city and former wife of deceased strongman Wahab Akbar. She is currently mayor of Isabela City, a part of Basilan that is administratively part of Zamboanga del Sur, and was re-elected for a second term in 2010.[1]

Background

CherryLyn was born in 1976 in isabela city,basilan. She graduated at CLARET COLLEGE OF ISABELA and beacame an Barangay official for how many years and she became an employee at the provincial capital during Wahab Akbar's term as governor. born roman catholic, and she converted to Islam when she became Akbar's second wife.

Political Activity

Cherry told reporters in 2007 that despite her husband, fellow wives, and several children running for office, "We're not trying to build a political dynasty. We just want to serve the people of Basilan and we could do it better if our family is elected into office... Dynasties are not necessarily evil. My husband had worked hard for his position and we will do the same. If we deserve to win, so be it."[1]

References

  1. ^ a b All in the family in Philippine local politics. Reuters UK, April 24, 2007.

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