UNITED STATES
SECURITIES EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 25, 2006
ERHC ENERGY INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Colorado 000-17325 88-0218499
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(State of organization) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
5444 Westheimer Road, Suite 1570 77056
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Houston, TX
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code: (713) 626-4700
Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not Applicable
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Item 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.
On January 20, 2006, by mutual agreement with the board, Ali Memon resigned as
director and chief executive officer of ERHC Energy Inc. ("Company"), thereby
terminating his employment agreement.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers.
Effective January 20, 2006, by mutual agreement with the board, Ali Memon
resigned as director and chief executive officer of the Company to spend more
time with his family and to pursue other interests. On January 21, 2006, the
board of directors of the Company appointed Walter Brandhuber as a director and
chief executive officer of the Company.
Mr. Brandhuber, 51, was a senior consultant at CRA International Limited, in
London, from 2003 until his appointment. From 1999 to 2003, he was a managing
director and member of the board of Odin Petroleum NV based in London and
Amsterdam. He was also on the board of Calverton Limited from 1999 to 2000.
Between 1989 and 1998, Mr Brandhuber worked in Union Texas Petroleum, his last
position being vice-president.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Brandhuber and any other
person pursuant to which Mr. Brandhuber was selected as a director. Mr.
Brandhuber has no family relationship with any officer or director of the
Company. Further, Mr. Brandhuber has not been involved with a related
transaction or relationship as defined by Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K between
the Company and him. As of the date of the filing of this report, it has not
been determined which committee(s), if any, he will serve.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ERHC Energy Inc.
By: /s/ Peter C. Ntephe
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Peter C. Ntephe, Secretary
DATE: January 25, 2006