Chukwuma_Michael_Umeoji

Chukwuma Michael Umeoji

Chukwuma Michael Umeoji

Nigerian politician

Chukwuma Michael Umeoji // ⓘ is a Nigerian Politician and current member, Federal House of Representatives representing Aguata Federal Constituency Anambra State in the 9th National Assembly.[3]

Quick Facts Hon, Member of the House of Representatives for Aguata ...

Umeoji was the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) flag bearer in the gubernatorial elections taking place on 6 November 2021.[4] After Umeoji's selection as candidate for governor, a party committee disqualified him from the primary election on grounds of "defiance and insubordination to the party authority" and "doubtful financial status".[5][6] He appealed the disqualification, unsuccessfully. A week before the November 6th election, Charles Soludo was confirmed the APGA candidate. In response, Umeoji joined rival party All Progressives Congress (APC).[7]

Personal life

He graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsykka with a BA in Philosophy in 1992.[8] He obtained a Master's in Philosophy from Nnamdi Azikiwe University.[9]

References

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    "LongRead: Hustler extraordinaire! Umeoji, the political journeyman in search of relevance". Ripples Nigeria. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
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    "Umeoji Chukwuma Michael". Citizen Science Nigeria. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
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    "Umeoji Chukwumamichael's Profile". Nigeria Scorecard.
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    Omolaoye, Sodiq (16 July 2021). "Anambra 2021: INEC recognises Umeoji, not Soludo, as APGA's candidate". Guardian Newspapers.
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    Chukindi, Joe (2021-06-15). "Disqualified APGA guber aspirant, Umeoji heads for appeal". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
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    Okenwa, Michael Kizito (15 June 2021). "APGA SCREENING: RT. HON CHUKWUMA UMEOJI APPEALS DISQUALIFICATION BY COMMITTEE". P.M. Express. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
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    "Umeoji: Bringing past experience to Anambra's rescue mission". Vanguard News. 2021-07-25. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  8. [8]
    Odogwu, Pius. "Umeoji: APGA's man on a mission to consolidate, expand development in Anambra". Blueprint. Retrieved 6 November 2021.
  9. [9]
    Nwogu, Chima. "Umeoji: Bringing past experience to Anambra's rescue mission". Vanguard. Retrieved 6 November 2021.


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