Idris Abdul Wakil
President of Zanzibar from 1985 to 1990
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Idris Abdul Wakil (10 April 1925 – 15 March 2000)[1] was the President of Zanzibar from 24 October 1985 to 25 October 1990.[2]
Preceded byAli Hassan Mwinyi
Succeeded bySalmin Amour
PresidentAli Hassan Mwinyi
1st Vice PresidentJoseph Warioba
Idris Abdul Wakil | |
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| 4th President of Zanzibar | |
| In office 24 October 1985 – 25 October 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Ali Hassan Mwinyi |
| Succeeded by | Salmin Amour |
| Second Vice President of Tanzania | |
| In office 5 November 1985 – 9 November 1990 | |
| President | Ali Hassan Mwinyi |
| 1st Vice President | Joseph Warioba |
| Preceded by | Ali Hassan Mwinyi |
| Succeeded by | Salmin Amour |
| Ambassador of Tanzania to the Netherlands | |
| In office 1970–1973 | |
| President | Julius Nyerere |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 April 1925 |
| Died | 15 March 2000 (aged 74) |
| Resting place | Makunduchi |
| Party | Chama Cha Mapinduzi |
Other political affiliations | Afro-Shirazi Party |
