Senate · Abia Central · 2027
African Democratic Congress (ADC)Austin Akobundu
The person behind the name. Explore their journey, the public record, and the plans for Abia Central.
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Augustine Okwudiri Akobundu (known as Austin; born 10 March 1956), from Oloko in Ikwuano LGA, Abia State, is the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Abia Central Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026, where he is listed as Austine Okwudiri Akobundu), and has held the seat since 15 November 2023. A graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy (Regular Combatant Course 22), he served in the Nigerian Army Signals Corps, was aide-de-camp to the Military Governor of Bauchi State, Chris Garuba, from August 1985 to December 1987, and retired as a colonel in 2000. He chairs the Nostro Group of Industries. In the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) he was the South-East National Vice Chairman, based in Enugu, from about 2012 to 2015, and in January 2013 he was named chairman of the board of the University College Hospital, Ibadan. President Goodluck Jonathan nominated him in February 2015 and swore him in as Minister of State for Defence on 18 March 2015; he served until the cabinet was dissolved on 28 May 2015. He was elected the PDP's National Organising Secretary at its December 2017 convention and served until the new national leadership took over in December 2021. He won the PDP ticket for Abia Central on 24 May 2022 (186 of 188 votes). At the poll of 25 February 2023, INEC returned Darlington Nwokocha of the Labour Party (LP) with 92,116 votes to his 41,447. The tribunal in Umuahia dismissed his petition on 11 September 2023, but on 4 November 2023 the Court of Appeal (Lagos) held that Nwokocha was not qualified because his name was not on the membership register the LP submitted to INEC, declared Akobundu elected and ordered INEC to issue him a certificate of return. He was sworn in on 15 November 2023. Nwokocha's motions to review the judgment were dismissed by the Court of Appeal in Abuja (December 2023, N5 million costs) and by the Supreme Court (12 December 2023, N2 million costs). In the Senate he is Vice Chairman of the Committee on the Federal Capital Territory and sat on the 2025 ad hoc committee planning a national security summit. He resigned from the PDP with effect from 10 March 2026, citing the party's long-running crises, and his move to the ADC was announced in the Senate on 11 March 2026. He emerged as the ADC's consensus candidate for Abia Central at the party's May 2026 primaries, and on 24 September 2026 Atiku Abubakar named him Director-General and campaign manager of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council.
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 17 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "18 ABIA ABIA CENTRAL AUSTINE OKWUDIRI ADC None 70 M PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE WAEC NDA, AKOBUNDU DIPLOMA, NIGERIA ARMY SCHOOL OF SIGNAL, COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE NIGERIA"
18 ABIA ABIA CENTRAL AUSTINE OKWUDIRI ADC None 70 M PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE WAEC NDA, AKOBUNDU DIPLOMA, NIGERIA ARMY SCHOOL OF SIGNAL, COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE NIGERIA
- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
2015-05-29: "Former President Goodluck, a few minutes before midnight of May 28, dissolved his cabinet, the Federal Executive Council ."
Former President Goodluck, a few minutes before midnight of May 28, dissolved his cabinet, the Federal Executive Council .
- Independent Newspaper
2017-12-10: "9. National Organizing Secretary; Austin Akobundu- Abia"
9. National Organizing Secretary; Austin Akobundu- Abia
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
2022-01-05: "Augustine Okwudiri Akobundu who comes from Oloko in Ikwuano LGA, was born March 10, 1956."
Augustine Okwudiri Akobundu who comes from Oloko in Ikwuano LGA, was born March 10, 1956.
- Daily Post
2026-05-07: "The report was presented by Austin Akobundu, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on FCT, on behalf of Committee Chairman Ibrahim Bomai."
The report was presented by Austin Akobundu, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on FCT, on behalf of Committee Chairman Ibrahim Bomai.
- Daily Post
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday declared Darlington Nwokocha of the Labour Party (LP) as the winner of the February 25 election for Abia Central Senatorial District. Prof. Herbert Udo, the INEC Returning Officer in Umuahia, declared Nwokocha as the winner, having scored 92,116 votes. Udo announced that Retired Col. Augustine Akobundu of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) came second with 41,447 votes, while Chief Samuel Onuigbo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) got 7,997 votes.
- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
2023-11-15: "Mr Akobundu, a retired colonel, was sworn in during plenary on Wednesday."
Mr Akobundu, a retired colonel, was sworn in during plenary on Wednesday.
- Nigerian Tribune
2022-05-24: "Similarly in the Abia Central Senatorial primary, the Returning Officer, Abraham Amah announced that Col Akobundu polled 186 votes out of 188 to emerge as the senatorial candidate of the party."
Similarly in the Abia Central Senatorial primary, the Returning Officer, Abraham Amah announced that Col Akobundu polled 186 votes out of 188 to emerge as the senatorial candidate of the party.
- Premium Times
2026-09-24: "Atiku, a former vice-president of Nigeria, appointed Austin Akobundu, a retired colonel and senator representing Abia Central, as the director-general and campaign manager. The composition of the council was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by Phrank Shaibu"
Atiku, a former vice-president of Nigeria, appointed Austin Akobundu, a retired colonel and senator representing Abia Central, as the director-general and campaign manager. The composition of the council was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by Phrank Shaibu
- Channels Television (read via r.jina.ai)
2023-12-09: "Recall that the Court of Appeal, Owerri Division Sitting in Lagos had on Saturday 4th November 2023, nullified the election of Nwokocha, noting that his name was not contained in the party’s register submitted by his party. It added that the Labour Party failed to give INEC 21 days’ notice to the party’s primaries. But it declared the second person with the highest number of votes – Senator Akobundu – as the winner."
Recall that the Court of Appeal, Owerri Division Sitting in Lagos had on Saturday 4th November 2023, nullified the election of Nwokocha, noting that his name was not contained in the party’s register submitted by his party. It added that the Labour Party failed to give INEC 21 days’ notice to the party’s primaries. But it declared the second person with the highest number of votes – Senator Akobundu – as the winner.
- PM News (read via the site's WordPress API)
2015-03-18: "Augustine Akobundu (Abia)— Minister of State for Defence;"
Augustine Akobundu (Abia)— Minister of State for Defence;
- The Nation
2013-01-19: "University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan-Col. Austin Okwudiri Akobundu (Rtd) (Chairman)"
University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan-Col. Austin Okwudiri Akobundu (Rtd) (Chairman)
- Daily Trust
2026-09-24: "A graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Akobundu served the Nigerian Army in several command and staff appointments before retiring as a Colonel in 2000."
A graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Akobundu served the Nigerian Army in several command and staff appointments before retiring as a Colonel in 2000.
- National Ambassador
2026-05-21: "has assured constituents of greater dividends of democracy following his emergence as the consensus candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the district. Akobundu gave the assurance today while addressing newsmen in Umuahia shortly after the conclusion of the party’s primaries."
has assured constituents of greater dividends of democracy following his emergence as the consensus candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the district. Akobundu gave the assurance today while addressing newsmen in Umuahia shortly after the conclusion of the party’s primaries.
- Daily Post
2026-03-12: "on Wednesday defected to the African Democratic Congress, ADC."
on Wednesday defected to the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
- Independent Newspaper
2023-11-04: "The Election Petitions Tribunal in Umuahia had on September 11, this year dismissed his petition for lack of merit, but the Court of Appeal on Saturday, November 4, 2023, set aside the ruling of the lower court, maintaining that Akobundu’s petition has merit."
The Election Petitions Tribunal in Umuahia had on September 11, this year dismissed his petition for lack of merit, but the Court of Appeal on Saturday, November 4, 2023, set aside the ruling of the lower court, maintaining that Akobundu’s petition has merit.
- The Whistler
2026-03-11: "submitted a letter titled “NOTICE OF FORMAL RESIGNATION” to the PDP Ward Chairman in Oloko, stating that his resignation was effective 10th March 2026."
submitted a letter titled “NOTICE OF FORMAL RESIGNATION” to the PDP Ward Chairman in Oloko, stating that his resignation was effective 10th March 2026.
School years & education
Dates not recorded
Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
Regular Combatant Course 22 (officer cadet) · Military training · Kaduna, Kaduna State
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "18 ABIA ABIA CENTRAL AUSTINE OKWUDIRI ADC None 70 M PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE WAEC NDA, AKOBUNDU DIPLOMA, NIGERIA ARMY SCHOOL OF SIGNAL, COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE NIGERIA"
18 ABIA ABIA CENTRAL AUSTINE OKWUDIRI ADC None 70 M PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE WAEC NDA, AKOBUNDU DIPLOMA, NIGERIA ARMY SCHOOL OF SIGNAL, COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE NIGERIA
- Daily Trust
2026-09-24: "A graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Akobundu served the Nigerian Army in several command and staff appointments before retiring as a Colonel in 2000."
A graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Akobundu served the Nigerian Army in several command and staff appointments before retiring as a Colonel in 2000.
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
2022-01-05: "After his early education in Enugu and Umuahia, he proceeded to the Nigerian Defence Academy, (NDA), Kaduna, as an officer cadet of the Course 22 regular combatant course."
After his early education in Enugu and Umuahia, he proceeded to the Nigerian Defence Academy, (NDA), Kaduna, as an officer cadet of the Course 22 regular combatant course.
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
Dates not recorded
Alliance Française, Lagos
Diploma in French · French language · Lagos
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
2022-01-05: "An officer in the signals corps of the Nigerian Army, he attended many professional and military courses at the Army School of Signals. He equally obtained a diploma in telecommunications and electronic engineering from the Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU), Ile-Ife, and another diploma in French, from Alliance Francais, Lagos."
An officer in the signals corps of the Nigerian Army, he attended many professional and military courses at the Army School of Signals. He equally obtained a diploma in telecommunications and electronic engineering from the Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU), Ile-Ife, and another diploma in French, from Alliance Francais, Lagos.
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
Dates not recorded
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Diploma in Telecommunications and Electronic Engineering · Telecommunications and electronic engineering · Ile-Ife, Osun State
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
2022-01-05: "An officer in the signals corps of the Nigerian Army, he attended many professional and military courses at the Army School of Signals. He equally obtained a diploma in telecommunications and electronic engineering from the Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU), Ile-Ife, and another diploma in French, from Alliance Francais, Lagos."
An officer in the signals corps of the Nigerian Army, he attended many professional and military courses at the Army School of Signals. He equally obtained a diploma in telecommunications and electronic engineering from the Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU), Ile-Ife, and another diploma in French, from Alliance Francais, Lagos.
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
Dates not recorded
Command and Staff College, Nigeria
Staff course (as declared to INEC) · Military staff training
Read the evidence · 1 source
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "18 ABIA ABIA CENTRAL AUSTINE OKWUDIRI ADC None 70 M PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE WAEC NDA, AKOBUNDU DIPLOMA, NIGERIA ARMY SCHOOL OF SIGNAL, COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE NIGERIA"
18 ABIA ABIA CENTRAL AUSTINE OKWUDIRI ADC None 70 M PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE WAEC NDA, AKOBUNDU DIPLOMA, NIGERIA ARMY SCHOOL OF SIGNAL, COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE NIGERIA
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
Dates not recorded
Nigerian Army School of Signals
Diploma (signals courses) · Military signals
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "18 ABIA ABIA CENTRAL AUSTINE OKWUDIRI ADC None 70 M PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE WAEC NDA, AKOBUNDU DIPLOMA, NIGERIA ARMY SCHOOL OF SIGNAL, COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE NIGERIA"
18 ABIA ABIA CENTRAL AUSTINE OKWUDIRI ADC None 70 M PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE WAEC NDA, AKOBUNDU DIPLOMA, NIGERIA ARMY SCHOOL OF SIGNAL, COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE NIGERIA
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
2022-01-05: "An officer in the signals corps of the Nigerian Army, he attended many professional and military courses at the Army School of Signals. He equally obtained a diploma in telecommunications and electronic engineering from the Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU), Ile-Ife, and another diploma in French, from Alliance Francais, Lagos."
An officer in the signals corps of the Nigerian Army, he attended many professional and military courses at the Army School of Signals. He equally obtained a diploma in telecommunications and electronic engineering from the Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU), Ile-Ife, and another diploma in French, from Alliance Francais, Lagos.
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
A working life
1985–1987
Aide-de-camp to the Military Governor
Bauchi State Government (Military Governor's office)
Aide-de-camp to Chris Abutu Garuba, Military Governor of Bauchi State, from August 1985 to December 1987 (TheCable feature, 2022; not independently confirmed).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
2022-01-05: "As a young military officer, he served as aide-de-camp to the erstwhile military governor of Bauchi state, Chris Abutu Garuba, from August 1985 to December 1987."
As a young military officer, he served as aide-de-camp to the erstwhile military governor of Bauchi state, Chris Abutu Garuba, from August 1985 to December 1987.
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
Until 2000
Officer; retired as Colonel
Nigerian Army (Signals Corps)
Commissioned through the Nigerian Defence Academy (Regular Combatant Course 22); a Signals Corps officer who held command and staff appointments and retired as a colonel in 2000 (retirement year from his ADC campaign profile in Daily Trust, 2026). Commissioning year not found.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "Awards & Honors MERITORIOUS SERVICE STAR(MSS) FORCE SERVICE STAR(FSS) DIKE AKOLAMBA 1 OF IKWUANO"
Awards & Honors MERITORIOUS SERVICE STAR(MSS) FORCE SERVICE STAR(FSS) DIKE AKOLAMBA 1 OF IKWUANO
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
2022-01-05: "After his early education in Enugu and Umuahia, he proceeded to the Nigerian Defence Academy, (NDA), Kaduna, as an officer cadet of the Course 22 regular combatant course."
After his early education in Enugu and Umuahia, he proceeded to the Nigerian Defence Academy, (NDA), Kaduna, as an officer cadet of the Course 22 regular combatant course.
- Daily Trust
2026-09-24: "A graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Akobundu served the Nigerian Army in several command and staff appointments before retiring as a Colonel in 2000."
A graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Akobundu served the Nigerian Army in several command and staff appointments before retiring as a Colonel in 2000.
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
2012–2015
National Vice Chairman, South-East
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Resigned as an ex-officio member of the PDP National Executive Committee in March 2012 to seek the South-East National Vice Chairman post; held it, with his office in Enugu, by March 2013 and still in November 2014 (screened 43 South-East governorship aspirants). Ikpeazu spoke of it in the past tense when he became a minister in March 2015. Exact start and end days not found; NASS and NAN call the post 'Zonal Vice Chairman'.
Read the evidence · 7 sources
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "MINISTER OF STATE DEFENCE — ZONAL VICE CHAIRMAN PDP — NATIONAL ORGANISING SECRETARY PDP — Sen. AUGUSTINE AKOBUNDU PDP • Senate Date of Birth 1956-03-10"
MINISTER OF STATE DEFENCE — ZONAL VICE CHAIRMAN PDP — NATIONAL ORGANISING SECRETARY PDP — Sen. AUGUSTINE AKOBUNDU PDP • Senate Date of Birth 1956-03-10
- Daily Post
2015-03-19: "The candidate recalled that Akobundu made Abia State proud when he served as zonal vice chairman of the PDP"
The candidate recalled that Akobundu made Abia State proud when he served as zonal vice chairman of the PDP
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
2022-01-05: "Akobundu started out as national vice chairman, south-east zone of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), with his office in Enugu."
Akobundu started out as national vice chairman, south-east zone of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), with his office in Enugu.
- PM News (NAN; read via the site's WordPress API)
2014-11-23: "Col. Austin Akobundu (rtd), the party’s National Vice Chairman in the zone, has said."
Col. Austin Akobundu (rtd), the party’s National Vice Chairman in the zone, has said.
- PM News (read via the site's WordPress API)
2013-03-19: "Colonel Austin Akobundu (retd.), PDP South-East National Vice-Chairman, said:"
Colonel Austin Akobundu (retd.), PDP South-East National Vice-Chairman, said:
- Daily Trust
2012-03-17: "Akobundu, who stated his vision at the party’s headquarters in Abuja while submitting his resignation letter as an ex-officio member in the National Executive Committee"
Akobundu, who stated his vision at the party’s headquarters in Abuja while submitting his resignation letter as an ex-officio member in the National Executive Committee
- PM News (read via the site's WordPress API)
2013-08-09: "The South East zonal vice chairman of the party, Col. Austin Akobundu (Rtd.) announced the adoption of Jonathan at the rally held at Ekwueme square, Awka."
The South East zonal vice chairman of the party, Col. Austin Akobundu (Rtd.) announced the adoption of Jonathan at the rally held at Ekwueme square, Awka.
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
From 2013
Chairman, Board of Management
University College Hospital, Ibadan
Named chairman of the board of the University College Hospital (listed as 'University Teaching Hospital'), Ibadan, when President Jonathan constituted the boards of 15 federal teaching hospitals (reported 19 January 2013). End of tenure not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Trust
2026-09-24: "He served as Chairman of the Board of Management of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, and later as Minister of State for Defence under President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015."
He served as Chairman of the Board of Management of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, and later as Minister of State for Defence under President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015.
- The Nation
2013-01-19: "University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan-Col. Austin Okwudiri Akobundu (Rtd) (Chairman)"
University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan-Col. Austin Okwudiri Akobundu (Rtd) (Chairman)
- Daily Trust
2017–2021
National Organising Secretary
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Elected National Organising Secretary at the PDP national convention of December 2017 (Uche Secondus NWC); still in office in March and August 2021; handed over to the new national leadership in December 2021 after four years.
Read the evidence · 5 sources
- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
2023-11-04: "The court declared Augustine Akobundu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the authentic winner of the 25 February election in the senatorial district. The court delivered the judgement on Saturday."
The court declared Augustine Akobundu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the authentic winner of the 25 February election in the senatorial district. The court delivered the judgement on Saturday.
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
2022-01-05: "At the national convention of the PDP, December 2017, Akobundu emerged as the national organising secretary, (NOS) of the party."
At the national convention of the PDP, December 2017, Akobundu emerged as the national organising secretary, (NOS) of the party.
- Daily Trust
2021-08-03: "The party’s National Organising Secretary, Colonel Austin Akobundu (retd), confirmed the resignation on Tuesday but did not go into details."
The party’s National Organising Secretary, Colonel Austin Akobundu (retd), confirmed the resignation on Tuesday but did not go into details.
- The Whistler
2021-03-06: "the PDP national organising secretary, Col Austin Akobundu;"
the PDP national organising secretary, Col Austin Akobundu;
- Independent Newspaper
2017-12-10: "9. National Organizing Secretary; Austin Akobundu- Abia"
9. National Organizing Secretary; Austin Akobundu- Abia
- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
From 2026
Director-General and Campaign Manager
ADC Presidential Campaign Council (Atiku Abubakar, 2027)
Named Director-General and campaign manager of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council in a statement by Atiku Abubakar's aide Phrank Shaibu on Thursday 24 September 2026, responsible for the day-to-day running of the campaign.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- ThisDay
2026-09-25: "”The day-to-day management and coordination of the campaign will be led by the Director-General and Campaign Manager, Senator Austin Akobundu."
”The day-to-day management and coordination of the campaign will be led by the Director-General and Campaign Manager, Senator Austin Akobundu.
- Premium Times
2026-09-24: "Atiku, a former vice-president of Nigeria, appointed Austin Akobundu, a retired colonel and senator representing Abia Central, as the director-general and campaign manager. The composition of the council was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by Phrank Shaibu"
Atiku, a former vice-president of Nigeria, appointed Austin Akobundu, a retired colonel and senator representing Abia Central, as the director-general and campaign manager. The composition of the council was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by Phrank Shaibu
- Daily Trust
2026-09-24: "Senator Augustine Okwudiri Akobundu assuming responsibility as Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council."
Senator Augustine Okwudiri Akobundu assuming responsibility as Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council.
- ThisDay
Dates not recorded
Chairman
Nostro Group of Industries
Chairman of Nostro Group of Industries (real estate, hospitality, logistics), his business after leaving the army (TheCable feature, 2022). Years not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
2022-01-05: "His interests traverse real estate, hospitality, logistics services, among others, under the umbrella of Nostro Group of Industries, of which he is chairman."
His interests traverse real estate, hospitality, logistics services, among others, under the umbrella of Nostro Group of Industries, of which he is chairman.
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
The path into public service
2015
Minister
Peoples Democratic Party
Read the evidence · 7 sources
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "MINISTER OF STATE DEFENCE — ZONAL VICE CHAIRMAN PDP — NATIONAL ORGANISING SECRETARY PDP — Sen. AUGUSTINE AKOBUNDU PDP • Senate Date of Birth 1956-03-10"
MINISTER OF STATE DEFENCE — ZONAL VICE CHAIRMAN PDP — NATIONAL ORGANISING SECRETARY PDP — Sen. AUGUSTINE AKOBUNDU PDP • Senate Date of Birth 1956-03-10
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
2022-01-05: "In 2015, Akobundu was appointed minister of state for defence, by immediate past President Goodluck Jonathan. He spent barely three months in office"
In 2015, Akobundu was appointed minister of state for defence, by immediate past President Goodluck Jonathan. He spent barely three months in office
- PM News (read via the site's WordPress API)
2015-04-13: "The governor was accompanied by the Minister of State for Defence, Rtd. Col. Austin Akobundu"
The governor was accompanied by the Minister of State for Defence, Rtd. Col. Austin Akobundu
- PM News (NAN; read via the site's WordPress API)
2015-02-17: "The Senate at resumption of plenary on Tuesday received a list of eight ministerial nominees from the Presidency"
The Senate at resumption of plenary on Tuesday received a list of eight ministerial nominees from the Presidency
- Daily Post
2015-03-19: "has congratulated Col. Austin Akobundu (rtd) on his appointment into the Federal Executive Council as Minister of State for Defence by President Goodluck Jonathan. In a statement on Wednesday"
has congratulated Col. Austin Akobundu (rtd) on his appointment into the Federal Executive Council as Minister of State for Defence by President Goodluck Jonathan. In a statement on Wednesday
- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
2015-05-29: "Former President Goodluck, a few minutes before midnight of May 28, dissolved his cabinet, the Federal Executive Council ."
Former President Goodluck, a few minutes before midnight of May 28, dissolved his cabinet, the Federal Executive Council .
- PM News (read via the site's WordPress API)
2015-03-18: "Augustine Akobundu (Abia)— Minister of State for Defence;"
Augustine Akobundu (Abia)— Minister of State for Defence;
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
2023–present
Senator
Abia Central · Abia · African Democratic Congress
10th National Assembly
Read the evidence · 7 sources
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "Constituency: Abia-Central Senatorial District Sen. AUGUSTINE AKOBUNDU Abia-Central • PDP"
Constituency: Abia-Central Senatorial District Sen. AUGUSTINE AKOBUNDU Abia-Central • PDP
- Channels Television (read via r.jina.ai)
2023-11-15: "Akobundu, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was on November 4 declared by the Court of Appeal Lagos as the authentic winner of the 25 February election in the senatorial district."
Akobundu, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was on November 4 declared by the Court of Appeal Lagos as the authentic winner of the 25 February election in the senatorial district.
- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
2023-11-04: "The court declared Augustine Akobundu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the authentic winner of the 25 February election in the senatorial district. The court delivered the judgement on Saturday."
The court declared Augustine Akobundu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the authentic winner of the 25 February election in the senatorial district. The court delivered the judgement on Saturday.
- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
2023-11-15: "Mr Akobundu, a retired colonel, was sworn in during plenary on Wednesday."
Mr Akobundu, a retired colonel, was sworn in during plenary on Wednesday.
- ThisDay
2023-11-15: "The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has sworn in Col. Augustine Akobundu as the senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)."
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has sworn in Col. Augustine Akobundu as the senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
- Daily Post (NAN)
2023-11-15: "Senator Austin Akobundu of the Peoples Democratic Party, who represents the Abia-Central Senatorial District, on Wednesday at plenary, took his oath of office and allegiance."
Senator Austin Akobundu of the Peoples Democratic Party, who represents the Abia-Central Senatorial District, on Wednesday at plenary, took his oath of office and allegiance.
- Independent Newspaper
2023-11-04: "The Election Petitions Tribunal in Umuahia had on September 11, this year dismissed his petition for lack of merit, but the Court of Appeal on Saturday, November 4, 2023, set aside the ruling of the lower court, maintaining that Akobundu’s petition has merit."
The Election Petitions Tribunal in Umuahia had on September 11, this year dismissed his petition for lack of merit, but the Court of Appeal on Saturday, November 4, 2023, set aside the ruling of the lower court, maintaining that Akobundu’s petition has merit.
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
Life outside
the office.
Work, writing and public family connections. The experiences and relationships beyond a political career.
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Work & organisations
Dates not recorded
Nostro Group of Industries
Chairman · Real estate, hospitality, logistics
Chairman of Nostro Group of Industries (real estate, hospitality, logistics), his business after leaving the army (TheCable feature, 2022). Years not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
2022-01-05: "His interests traverse real estate, hospitality, logistics services, among others, under the umbrella of Nostro Group of Industries, of which he is chairman."
His interests traverse real estate, hospitality, logistics services, among others, under the umbrella of Nostro Group of Industries, of which he is chairman.
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
From 2026
ADC Presidential Campaign Council (Atiku Abubakar, 2027)
Director-General and Campaign Manager · Politics
Named Director-General and campaign manager of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council in a statement by Atiku Abubakar's aide Phrank Shaibu on Thursday 24 September 2026, responsible for the day-to-day running of the campaign.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- ThisDay
2026-09-25: "”The day-to-day management and coordination of the campaign will be led by the Director-General and Campaign Manager, Senator Austin Akobundu."
”The day-to-day management and coordination of the campaign will be led by the Director-General and Campaign Manager, Senator Austin Akobundu.
- Premium Times
2026-09-24: "Atiku, a former vice-president of Nigeria, appointed Austin Akobundu, a retired colonel and senator representing Abia Central, as the director-general and campaign manager. The composition of the council was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by Phrank Shaibu"
Atiku, a former vice-president of Nigeria, appointed Austin Akobundu, a retired colonel and senator representing Abia Central, as the director-general and campaign manager. The composition of the council was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by Phrank Shaibu
- Daily Trust
2026-09-24: "Senator Augustine Okwudiri Akobundu assuming responsibility as Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council."
Senator Augustine Okwudiri Akobundu assuming responsibility as Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council.
- ThisDay
From 2013
University College Hospital, Ibadan
Chairman, Board of Management · Health
Named chairman of the board of the University College Hospital (listed as 'University Teaching Hospital'), Ibadan, when President Jonathan constituted the boards of 15 federal teaching hospitals (reported 19 January 2013). End of tenure not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Trust
2026-09-24: "He served as Chairman of the Board of Management of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, and later as Minister of State for Defence under President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015."
He served as Chairman of the Board of Management of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, and later as Minister of State for Defence under President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015.
- The Nation
2013-01-19: "University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan-Col. Austin Okwudiri Akobundu (Rtd) (Chairman)"
University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan-Col. Austin Okwudiri Akobundu (Rtd) (Chairman)
- Daily Trust
2017–2021
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
National Organising Secretary · Politics
Elected National Organising Secretary at the PDP national convention of December 2017 (Uche Secondus NWC); still in office in March and August 2021; handed over to the new national leadership in December 2021 after four years.
Read the evidence · 5 sources
- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
2023-11-04: "The court declared Augustine Akobundu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the authentic winner of the 25 February election in the senatorial district. The court delivered the judgement on Saturday."
The court declared Augustine Akobundu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the authentic winner of the 25 February election in the senatorial district. The court delivered the judgement on Saturday.
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
2022-01-05: "At the national convention of the PDP, December 2017, Akobundu emerged as the national organising secretary, (NOS) of the party."
At the national convention of the PDP, December 2017, Akobundu emerged as the national organising secretary, (NOS) of the party.
- Daily Trust
2021-08-03: "The party’s National Organising Secretary, Colonel Austin Akobundu (retd), confirmed the resignation on Tuesday but did not go into details."
The party’s National Organising Secretary, Colonel Austin Akobundu (retd), confirmed the resignation on Tuesday but did not go into details.
- The Whistler
2021-03-06: "the PDP national organising secretary, Col Austin Akobundu;"
the PDP national organising secretary, Col Austin Akobundu;
- Independent Newspaper
2017-12-10: "9. National Organizing Secretary; Austin Akobundu- Abia"
9. National Organizing Secretary; Austin Akobundu- Abia
- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
2012–2015
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
National Vice Chairman, South-East · Politics
Resigned as an ex-officio member of the PDP National Executive Committee in March 2012 to seek the South-East National Vice Chairman post; held it, with his office in Enugu, by March 2013 and still in November 2014 (screened 43 South-East governorship aspirants). Ikpeazu spoke of it in the past tense when he became a minister in March 2015. Exact start and end days not found; NASS and NAN call the post 'Zonal Vice Chairman'.
Read the evidence · 7 sources
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "MINISTER OF STATE DEFENCE — ZONAL VICE CHAIRMAN PDP — NATIONAL ORGANISING SECRETARY PDP — Sen. AUGUSTINE AKOBUNDU PDP • Senate Date of Birth 1956-03-10"
MINISTER OF STATE DEFENCE — ZONAL VICE CHAIRMAN PDP — NATIONAL ORGANISING SECRETARY PDP — Sen. AUGUSTINE AKOBUNDU PDP • Senate Date of Birth 1956-03-10
- Daily Post
2015-03-19: "The candidate recalled that Akobundu made Abia State proud when he served as zonal vice chairman of the PDP"
The candidate recalled that Akobundu made Abia State proud when he served as zonal vice chairman of the PDP
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
2022-01-05: "Akobundu started out as national vice chairman, south-east zone of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), with his office in Enugu."
Akobundu started out as national vice chairman, south-east zone of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), with his office in Enugu.
- PM News (NAN; read via the site's WordPress API)
2014-11-23: "Col. Austin Akobundu (rtd), the party’s National Vice Chairman in the zone, has said."
Col. Austin Akobundu (rtd), the party’s National Vice Chairman in the zone, has said.
- PM News (read via the site's WordPress API)
2013-03-19: "Colonel Austin Akobundu (retd.), PDP South-East National Vice-Chairman, said:"
Colonel Austin Akobundu (retd.), PDP South-East National Vice-Chairman, said:
- Daily Trust
2012-03-17: "Akobundu, who stated his vision at the party’s headquarters in Abuja while submitting his resignation letter as an ex-officio member in the National Executive Committee"
Akobundu, who stated his vision at the party’s headquarters in Abuja while submitting his resignation letter as an ex-officio member in the National Executive Committee
- PM News (read via the site's WordPress API)
2013-08-09: "The South East zonal vice chairman of the party, Col. Austin Akobundu (Rtd.) announced the adoption of Jonathan at the rally held at Ekwueme square, Awka."
The South East zonal vice chairman of the party, Col. Austin Akobundu (Rtd.) announced the adoption of Jonathan at the rally held at Ekwueme square, Awka.
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
Until 2000
Nigerian Army (Signals Corps)
Officer; retired as Colonel · employee · Military
Commissioned through the Nigerian Defence Academy (Regular Combatant Course 22); a Signals Corps officer who held command and staff appointments and retired as a colonel in 2000 (retirement year from his ADC campaign profile in Daily Trust, 2026). Commissioning year not found.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "Awards & Honors MERITORIOUS SERVICE STAR(MSS) FORCE SERVICE STAR(FSS) DIKE AKOLAMBA 1 OF IKWUANO"
Awards & Honors MERITORIOUS SERVICE STAR(MSS) FORCE SERVICE STAR(FSS) DIKE AKOLAMBA 1 OF IKWUANO
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
2022-01-05: "After his early education in Enugu and Umuahia, he proceeded to the Nigerian Defence Academy, (NDA), Kaduna, as an officer cadet of the Course 22 regular combatant course."
After his early education in Enugu and Umuahia, he proceeded to the Nigerian Defence Academy, (NDA), Kaduna, as an officer cadet of the Course 22 regular combatant course.
- Daily Trust
2026-09-24: "A graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Akobundu served the Nigerian Army in several command and staff appointments before retiring as a Colonel in 2000."
A graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Akobundu served the Nigerian Army in several command and staff appointments before retiring as a Colonel in 2000.
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
1985–1987
Bauchi State Government (Military Governor's office)
Aide-de-camp to the Military Governor · employee · Military / government
Aide-de-camp to Chris Abutu Garuba, Military Governor of Bauchi State, from August 1985 to December 1987 (TheCable feature, 2022; not independently confirmed).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
2022-01-05: "As a young military officer, he served as aide-de-camp to the erstwhile military governor of Bauchi state, Chris Abutu Garuba, from August 1985 to December 1987."
As a young military officer, he served as aide-de-camp to the erstwhile military governor of Bauchi state, Chris Abutu Garuba, from August 1985 to December 1987.
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
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At the ballot
2027 · Senatorial primary
African Democratic Congress · Won · Abia · Abia Central
Record notes
constituency: Abia Central Senatorial District · also listed as: Austine Okwudiri Akobundu · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 18, p.2; INEC name: AUSTINE OKWUDIRI AKOBUNDU; age 70; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE WAEC NDA, DIPLOMA, NIGERIA ARMY SCHOOL OF SIGNAL, COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE NIGERIA · Primary: emerged as the ADC consensus candidate for Abia Central at the party's primaries, concluded on 21 May 2026 when he addressed newsmen in Umuahia (National Ambassador, 21 May 2026; the only report found - no votes or opponents published). He had joined the ADC on 11 March 2026. INEC's final list (12 Sep 2026) sets him against Atuma Emeka (APC), Nkechi Nwaogu (NDC) and Ogu Bob (PDP), among others.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- inecnigeria.org
Austin Akobundu — senatorial 2027
- The Punch
2026-09-14: "Abia Central will have Atuma Emeka of the APC, Austine Akobundu of the ADC, Nkechi Nwaogu of the NDC and Ogu Bob of the PDP."
Abia Central will have Atuma Emeka of the APC, Austine Akobundu of the ADC, Nkechi Nwaogu of the NDC and Ogu Bob of the PDP.
- National Ambassador
2026-05-21: "has assured constituents of greater dividends of democracy following his emergence as the consensus candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the district. Akobundu gave the assurance today while addressing newsmen in Umuahia shortly after the conclusion of the party’s primaries."
has assured constituents of greater dividends of democracy following his emergence as the consensus candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the district. Akobundu gave the assurance today while addressing newsmen in Umuahia shortly after the conclusion of the party’s primaries.
- inecnigeria.org
2023 · Senatorial election
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Abia · Abia Central
41,477 votes
Record notes
Poll of 25 February 2023. On Monday 27 February 2023 the INEC returning officer, Prof. Herbert Udo, declared Darlington Nwokocha (LP) elected with 92,116 votes; Akobundu (PDP) was second with 41,477 (Punch and ThisDay election-day reports, ThisDay Nov 2023; the NAN copy in Daily Post and Premium Times prints 41,447), Samuel Onuigbo (APC) 7,997, Chukwumere Wachukwu (YPP) 7,395, Ahandi Nweke (APGA) 4,637. His campaign said polls did not hold in 42 units in Osisioma. Petition chain: the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, Umuahia, dismissed his petition on 11 September 2023; the Court of Appeal (Owerri Division sitting in Lagos; panel presided over by Biobele Georgewill) on Saturday 4 November 2023 held Nwokocha unqualified (name not on the LP membership register submitted to INEC, Section 77 Electoral Act 2022; LP gave INEC no 21-day notice of its primaries), declared Akobundu elected and ordered INEC to issue him a certificate of return; he was sworn in on 15 November 2023. Nwokocha's review motions failed at the Court of Appeal, Abuja (reported 8 Dec 2023) and the Supreme Court (12 Dec 2023).
Read the evidence · 12 sources
- Daily Post
2023-12-13: "The Supreme Court has dismissed a motion for review of judgement filed by Darlington Nwokocha against the judgement of the Appeal Court which removed him as the Senator representing Abia Central district."
The Supreme Court has dismissed a motion for review of judgement filed by Darlington Nwokocha against the judgement of the Appeal Court which removed him as the Senator representing Abia Central district.
- ThisDay
2023-02-27: "The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Col Austin Akobundu(rtd) received 41,477 votes to place second while the APC candidate Hon Sam Onuigbo came third with 7,997 votes."
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Col Austin Akobundu(rtd) received 41,477 votes to place second while the APC candidate Hon Sam Onuigbo came third with 7,997 votes.
- Punch (Sunday Nwakanma)
2023-02-27: "Nwokocha scored 92,116 to win former Peoples Democratic Party’s National Organising Secretary, Rtd Col Austin Akobundu who polled 41,477 and the incumbent Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Representative, Sam Onuigbo, who polled 7,997."
Nwokocha scored 92,116 to win former Peoples Democratic Party’s National Organising Secretary, Rtd Col Austin Akobundu who polled 41,477 and the incumbent Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Representative, Sam Onuigbo, who polled 7,997.
- Daily Post
2023-11-15: "Senator Austin Akobundu of the Peoples Democratic Party, who represents the Abia-Central Senatorial District, on Wednesday at plenary, took his oath of office and allegiance."
Senator Austin Akobundu of the Peoples Democratic Party, who represents the Abia-Central Senatorial District, on Wednesday at plenary, took his oath of office and allegiance.
- Independent Newspaper
2023-11-04: "The Election Petitions Tribunal in Umuahia had on September 11, this year dismissed his petition for lack of merit, but the Court of Appeal on Saturday, November 4, 2023, set aside the ruling of the lower court, maintaining that Akobundu’s petition has merit."
The Election Petitions Tribunal in Umuahia had on September 11, this year dismissed his petition for lack of merit, but the Court of Appeal on Saturday, November 4, 2023, set aside the ruling of the lower court, maintaining that Akobundu’s petition has merit.
- Daily Post
2023-11-04: "was sacked by the Appeal Court, which declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Col Austin Akobundu (retd), as the duly elected senator in the February 25 polls. The court, in its ruling, upturned the ruling of the National Assembly election petition tribunal, which earlier upheld Nwokocha’s victory."
was sacked by the Appeal Court, which declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Col Austin Akobundu (retd), as the duly elected senator in the February 25 polls. The court, in its ruling, upturned the ruling of the National Assembly election petition tribunal, which earlier upheld Nwokocha’s victory.
- Channels Television (read via r.jina.ai)
2023-12-09: "Recall that the Court of Appeal, Owerri Division Sitting in Lagos had on Saturday 4th November 2023, nullified the election of Nwokocha, noting that his name was not contained in the party’s register submitted by his party. It added that the Labour Party failed to give INEC 21 days’ notice to the party’s primaries. But it declared the second person with the highest number of votes – Senator Akobundu – as the winner."
Recall that the Court of Appeal, Owerri Division Sitting in Lagos had on Saturday 4th November 2023, nullified the election of Nwokocha, noting that his name was not contained in the party’s register submitted by his party. It added that the Labour Party failed to give INEC 21 days’ notice to the party’s primaries. But it declared the second person with the highest number of votes – Senator Akobundu – as the winner.
- Daily Post
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday declared Darlington Nwokocha of the Labour Party (LP) as the winner of the February 25 election for Abia Central Senatorial District. Prof. Herbert Udo, the INEC Returning Officer in Umuahia, declared Nwokocha as the winner, having scored 92,116 votes. Udo announced that Retired Col. Augustine Akobundu of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) came second with 41,447 votes, while Chief Samuel Onuigbo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) got 7,997 votes.
- ThisDay
2023-11-05: "Akobundu came second with 41,477 votes."
Akobundu came second with 41,477 votes.
- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
2023-11-15: "A three-member panel of the court presided over by Biobele Georgewill ruled that Mr Nwokocha was not qualified to contest the senatorial election."
A three-member panel of the court presided over by Biobele Georgewill ruled that Mr Nwokocha was not qualified to contest the senatorial election.
- Premium Times (NAN; read via r.jina.ai)
2023-02-27: "Mr Udo announced that Augustine Akobundu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came second with 41,447 votes"
Mr Udo announced that Augustine Akobundu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came second with 41,447 votes
- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
2023-11-04: "The court declared Augustine Akobundu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the authentic winner of the 25 February election in the senatorial district. The court delivered the judgement on Saturday."
The court declared Augustine Akobundu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the authentic winner of the 25 February election in the senatorial district. The court delivered the judgement on Saturday.
- Daily Post
2023 · Senatorial primary
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Abia · Abia Central
186 votes · 98.94%
Record notes
PDP Abia Central senatorial primary held on Tuesday 24 May 2022: 186 of the 188 votes cast (190 ad-hoc and national delegates from the six LGAs, two absent, no invalid votes); Chief Chuku Wachuku (former Director-General of the NDE) and Engr. Ugwuzor Ihuoma Chukwuemeka got one vote each. Returning/electoral officer: Abraham Amah. He had declared his interest on 31 March 2022 in Umuahia.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Nigerian Tribune
2022-05-24: "Similarly in the Abia Central Senatorial primary, the Returning Officer, Abraham Amah announced that Col Akobundu polled 186 votes out of 188 to emerge as the senatorial candidate of the party."
Similarly in the Abia Central Senatorial primary, the Returning Officer, Abraham Amah announced that Col Akobundu polled 186 votes out of 188 to emerge as the senatorial candidate of the party.
- Independent Newspaper
2022-05-24: "He polled 186 votes defeating two other aspirants to clinch the ticket. Chief Chuku Wachuku, onetime Director General of National Directorate of Employment (NDE) and Engr. Ugwuzor Ihuoma Chukwuemeka, a businessman got one vote each."
He polled 186 votes defeating two other aspirants to clinch the ticket. Chief Chuku Wachuku, onetime Director General of National Directorate of Employment (NDE) and Engr. Ugwuzor Ihuoma Chukwuemeka, a businessman got one vote each.
- The Punch (NAN)
2022-03-31: "A former Minister of State for Defence, Colonel Austin Akobundu (retd.), has declared his interest to contest for the Abia Central Senatorial District seat in 2023. Akobundu, who is the South-East Zonal Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, officially declared his interest on Thursday in Umuahia."
A former Minister of State for Defence, Colonel Austin Akobundu (retd.), has declared his interest to contest for the Abia Central Senatorial District seat in 2023. Akobundu, who is the South-East Zonal Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, officially declared his interest on Thursday in Umuahia.
- Nigerian Tribune
Recognition
Meritorious Service Star (MSS)
Read the evidence · 1 source
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "Awards & Honors MERITORIOUS SERVICE STAR(MSS) FORCE SERVICE STAR(FSS) DIKE AKOLAMBA 1 OF IKWUANO"
Awards & Honors MERITORIOUS SERVICE STAR(MSS) FORCE SERVICE STAR(FSS) DIKE AKOLAMBA 1 OF IKWUANO
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
Forces Service Star (FSS)
Read the evidence · 1 source
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "Awards & Honors MERITORIOUS SERVICE STAR(MSS) FORCE SERVICE STAR(FSS) DIKE AKOLAMBA 1 OF IKWUANO"
Awards & Honors MERITORIOUS SERVICE STAR(MSS) FORCE SERVICE STAR(FSS) DIKE AKOLAMBA 1 OF IKWUANO
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
Ochiagha Ukwu of Ngodo
2022 · Ngodo Ancient Kingdom, Umuahia South LGA (HRH Eze Stephen Ihuoma)
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Independent Newspaper
2022-06-10: "on Friday conferred the title of Ochiagha Ukwu of Ngodo kingdom on the former Minister of Defence (State) and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Abia Central Senatorial District in the 2023 general elections, Col Austin Akobundu (retired)."
on Friday conferred the title of Ochiagha Ukwu of Ngodo kingdom on the former Minister of Defence (State) and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Abia Central Senatorial District in the 2023 general elections, Col Austin Akobundu (retired).
- Independent Newspaper
Ugwu Abia
2022 · Apu Ukwu Kingdom, Isiala Ngwa South LGA (King Solomon Mark Ogudoro)
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Independent Newspaper
2022-08-01: "Col Austin Akobundu rtd, has bagged the title of Ugwu Abia from the Apu Ukwu Kingdom in Isiala Ngwa South LGA of Abia State"
Col Austin Akobundu rtd, has bagged the title of Ugwu Abia from the Apu Ukwu Kingdom in Isiala Ngwa South LGA of Abia State
- Independent Newspaper
Dike Akolamba (Ikwuano)
2021 · Ikwuano Traditional Council (chairman Eze Eugene Ndimele)
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "Awards & Honors MERITORIOUS SERVICE STAR(MSS) FORCE SERVICE STAR(FSS) DIKE AKOLAMBA 1 OF IKWUANO"
Awards & Honors MERITORIOUS SERVICE STAR(MSS) FORCE SERVICE STAR(FSS) DIKE AKOLAMBA 1 OF IKWUANO
- TheCable (feature by a friend of the senator; read via r.jina.ai)
2022-01-05: "Akobundu was recognised by the Ikwuano traditional council, as Dike Akolamba, the strongman who is eternally at the service of his people. The chairman of the council, Eze Eugene Ndimele, who conferred the title on Akobundu"
Akobundu was recognised by the Ikwuano traditional council, as Dike Akolamba, the strongman who is eternally at the service of his people. The chairman of the council, Eze Eugene Ndimele, who conferred the title on Akobundu
- National Assembly of Nigeria (member profile)
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