U Nyi Pu is the NLD chair for his native Rakhine State in Myanmar (Burma). He graduated with a degree in law from Rangoon University in 1983 and then worked as a security guard until 1988. He briefly served as a clerk in the Land Transport Department and in the 1990 elections won but was not allowed to assume his parliamentary seat. In November's election, he won a spot in Gwa. His appointment to the chief minister post was hotly contested by the Arakan National Party.[1]
Nyi Pu was arrested in Gwa Township on 1 February 2021 during the military coup, but was released on the following day, although he was required to remain under house arrest. He was again arrested on 11 February and accused of sedition. His daughter Moe San Suu Kyi was arrested in May 2021.[2] Nyi Pu was sentenced to two years hard labour on 8 October.[3] On 19 January 2022, he was jailed for nine years over corruption charges.[4]
