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Nigerian politician
HonChukwuma Michael Umeoji
Member of the House of Representatives for Aguata
Incumbent
Assumed office
2019-05-29
In office
2007-05-29 – 2011-05-29
Personal details
Born1967 (age 57–58)
Political partyAll Progressives Grand Alliance, All Progressives Crisis

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

Umeoji was the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) flag bearer in the gubernatorial elections taking place on 6 November 2021. 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". 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).

Personal life

He graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka with a BA in Philosophy in 1992. He obtained a Master's in Philosophy from Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

References

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  5. Chukindi, Joe (2021-06-15). "Disqualified APGA guber aspirant, Umeoji heads for appeal". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-02-21.
  6. 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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  9. Nwogu, Chima. "Umeoji: Bringing past experience to Anambra's rescue mission". Vanguard. Retrieved 6 November 2021.


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