| GovernorAli Dawai Lazem علي دواي لازم | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Maysan Province | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1965 (age 59–60) Amarah, Iraq |
| Political party | Sadrist Movement |
| Profession | Politician |
Ali Dawai Lazem (Arabic: علي دواي لازم) is the current Governor of Maysan Province. Dawai's popularity took off after images posted to Facebook showing him working in the streets and directing projects went viral. Dawai is the only Governor belonging to the Sadrist movement.
References
- "Sectarian tensions stalk Iraq elections". BBC News. 20 April 2013.
- Reuters