Senate · Abia Central · 2027
All Progressives Congress (APC)Emeka Atuma
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Emeka Atuma is the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Abia Central Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026, which gives his age as 57). He comes from Ntalakwu, Oboro, in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State. His House of Representatives profile gave his date of birth as January 1969, his education as a WASC and a B.Sc. in Estate Management from Enugu State University of (Science and) Technology, and his occupation as business; a 2025 Vanguard profile describes him as a contractor. He told INEC he holds a BSc and an MSc. Elected on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform in 2003, he represented the Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South federal constituency in the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007. He later left the PDP for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), whose national working committee named him National Organising Secretary on 8 March 2018, and on 2 February 2020 he formally joined the APC at a ceremony at his Ikwuano home. In April 2022 he declared for the Abia governorship and on 26 May 2022 came second in the APC's indirect governorship primary with 150 votes to Ikechi Emenike's 672, after protesting the indirect mode. The party then recognised him as its Abia Central senatorial candidate on the strength of a repeat poll he said was held on 7 June 2022; Sam Onuigbo, returned winner of the 28 May 2022 senatorial primary, sued. The Federal High Court in Umuahia upheld Atuma on 4 October 2022, the Court of Appeal in Owerri reversed it (reported 1 December 2022), and the Supreme Court dismissed his appeal on 27 January 2023, affirming Onuigbo. On 6 December 2024 President Bola Tinubu named him pioneer chairman of the South-East Development Commission, subject to Senate confirmation; the next day the nomination was withdrawn and Emeka Nworgu named instead. In February 2025 he said he would seek to unseat Governor Alex Otti in 2027, but in May 2026 he contested the Senate instead: after former Speaker Christopher Enweremadu stepped down in his favour, he won the APC direct primary of 18 May 2026 with 36,935 votes (Premium Times and Daily Post give Nkechi Nwaogu 11,451 and Sam Onuigbo 5,833; an APC statement of September 2026 put Nwaogu at 12,033). A group of party stakeholders wrote to the national leadership on 25 May 2026 alleging that no voting took place in several wards; no outcome was found. Nwaogu says she left the APC in May 2026 (the Abia APC disputes this) and is on INEC's final list as the Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate for the same seat.
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 18 sources
- National Assembly of Nigeria (nassnig.org member profile, Wayback Machine capture 2007-10-21)
page (c) 2005, captured 2007-10-21: "Name Hon. Atuma Emeka Party PDP State ABia Constituency Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency Date Elected 2003 Seat Up In 2007"
Name Hon. Atuma Emeka Party PDP State ABia Constituency Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency Date Elected 2003 Seat Up In 2007
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.2 SN 19: "19 ABIA ABIA CENTRAL ATUMA EMEKA APC None 57 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE WEST AFRICAN EXAM COUNCIL ( WAEC) BSc, MSc"
19 ABIA ABIA CENTRAL ATUMA EMEKA APC None 57 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE WEST AFRICAN EXAM COUNCIL ( WAEC) BSc, MSc
- Vanguard (via r.jina.ai)
2025-03-22: "Atuma, ex-lawmaker and a rich contractor, has the political exposure and the deep pocket to execute his governorship ambition."
Atuma, ex-lawmaker and a rich contractor, has the political exposure and the deep pocket to execute his governorship ambition.
- Vanguard (via r.jina.ai)
2025-02-18: "A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abia State, Hon Emeka Atuma, has vowed to unseat the incumbent Gov. Alex Otti of the Labour Party in 2027, explaining that his major objective is to provide “good governance to Abians”."
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Abia State, Hon Emeka Atuma, has vowed to unseat the incumbent Gov. Alex Otti of the Labour Party in 2027, explaining that his major objective is to provide “good governance to Abians”.
- Punch
2026-09-26: "She scored 12,033 votes to emerge as the runner-up in that election conducted by the APC, with Hon. Erasmus Cishark serving as the Returning Officer and Chairman of the APC Senatorial Primary Election Committee."
She scored 12,033 votes to emerge as the runner-up in that election conducted by the APC, with Hon. Erasmus Cishark serving as the Returning Officer and Chairman of the APC Senatorial Primary Election Committee.
- Vanguard (via r.jina.ai)
2022-12-01: "Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri, has nullified the candidacy of Chief Emeka Atuma of the All Progressive Congress, APC, for Abia Central senatorial election."
Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri, has nullified the candidacy of Chief Emeka Atuma of the All Progressive Congress, APC, for Abia Central senatorial election.
- Nigerian Tribune
2022-05-26: "In the party’s governorship primary held in Umuahia, he polled 672 votes to defeat his closest rival, Hon. Emeka Atuma polled 150 votes."
In the party’s governorship primary held in Umuahia, he polled 672 votes to defeat his closest rival, Hon. Emeka Atuma polled 150 votes.
- Punch
2026-05-18: "A former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly and Abia Central Senatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Rt. Hon. Christopher Enweremadu, has announced his decision to step down from the senatorial contest scheduled to hold on Monday, May 18, in support of Chief Emeka Atuma."
A former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly and Abia Central Senatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Rt. Hon. Christopher Enweremadu, has announced his decision to step down from the senatorial contest scheduled to hold on Monday, May 18, in support of Chief Emeka Atuma.
- Daily Post
2018-03-09: "Other NWC members are Barrister Joseph Abu, National Legal Adviser; Chief Nnamdi Clarkson, National Treasurer; Barrister Emeka Atuma, National Organising Secretary;"
Other NWC members are Barrister Joseph Abu, National Legal Adviser; Chief Nnamdi Clarkson, National Treasurer; Barrister Emeka Atuma, National Organising Secretary;
- The NEWS (thenewsnigeria.com.ng), reporting the News Agency of Nigeria
2020-02-03: "Chief Emeka Atuma who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency (2003-2007) on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP before moving to Social Democratic Party, SDP, ahead of the 2019 general elections on Sunday, formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), along with his supporters."
Chief Emeka Atuma who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency (2003-2007) on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP before moving to Social Democratic Party, SDP, ahead of the 2019 general elections on Sunday, formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), along with his supporters.
- Premium Times
2026-05-18: "In Abia Central, Emeka Atuma polled 36,935 votes to defeat Nkechi Nworgu, who scored 11,451 votes, while Samuel Onuigbo secured 5,833 votes."
In Abia Central, Emeka Atuma polled 36,935 votes to defeat Nkechi Nworgu, who scored 11,451 votes, while Samuel Onuigbo secured 5,833 votes.
- The Guardian Nigeria
2023-01-28: "The apex court in a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim dismissed the appeal filed by Emeka Atuma challenging the decision of the lower court for lacking in merit."
The apex court in a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim dismissed the appeal filed by Emeka Atuma challenging the decision of the lower court for lacking in merit.
- Leadership
2024-12-06: "President Tinubu has equally appointed Hon. Emeka Atuma as pioneer chairman and Hon. Mark C. Okoye as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), subject to their confirmation by the Senate."
President Tinubu has equally appointed Hon. Emeka Atuma as pioneer chairman and Hon. Mark C. Okoye as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), subject to their confirmation by the Senate.
- Daily Post
2026-05-25: "we humbly appeal to your good offices to investigate the breach of process and illegal exclusion of party faithful in the Abia Central Senatorial Primary Election of May 18, 2026."
we humbly appeal to your good offices to investigate the breach of process and illegal exclusion of party faithful in the Abia Central Senatorial Primary Election of May 18, 2026.
- Channels Television
2022-10-05: "the Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia has affirmed Hon Emeka Atuma as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Abia Central senatorial district against Hon Sam Onuigbo."
the Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia has affirmed Hon Emeka Atuma as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Abia Central senatorial district against Hon Sam Onuigbo.
- Daily Post
2026-05-19: "Atuma, who was a former House of Representatives member, won the primary after polling a total of 36,935 votes from six local government areas of Umuahia North, Umuahia South, Ikwuano, Osisioma, Isiala Ngwa North and Isiala Ngwa South."
Atuma, who was a former House of Representatives member, won the primary after polling a total of 36,935 votes from six local government areas of Umuahia North, Umuahia South, Ikwuano, Osisioma, Isiala Ngwa North and Isiala Ngwa South.
- TheCable
2022-04-12: "Atuma represented Ikwuano/Umuahia north/south constituency in the house of representatives from 2003 to 2007."
Atuma represented Ikwuano/Umuahia north/south constituency in the house of representatives from 2003 to 2007.
- Daily Post
2024-12-07: "President Bola Tinubu has effected a review of the management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), relieving Hon Emeka Atuma of the chairmanship of the Commission and replacing him with Emeka Nworgu."
President Bola Tinubu has effected a review of the management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), relieving Hon Emeka Atuma of the chairmanship of the Commission and replacing him with Emeka Nworgu.
School years & education
Dates not recorded
Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT)
B.Sc. Estate Management · Estate Management · Enugu, Enugu State
Read the evidence · 1 source
- National Assembly of Nigeria (nassnig.org member profile, Wayback Machine capture 2007-10-21)
page (c) 2005, captured 2007-10-21: "Education WASC, B.Sc. Estate Management, Enugu State University of Technology Occupation Business"
Education WASC, B.Sc. Estate Management, Enugu State University of Technology Occupation Business
- National Assembly of Nigeria (nassnig.org member profile, Wayback Machine capture 2007-10-21)
A working life
From 2018
National Organising Secretary
Social Democratic Party (SDP)
Named National Organising Secretary in the SDP National Working Committee unveiled by Jerry Gana in Abuja on 8 March 2018 (Daily Post lists him as 'Barrister Emeka Atuma'); described by NAN as a former holder of the office when he joined the APC on 2 February 2020. End date not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Post
2018-03-09: "Other NWC members are Barrister Joseph Abu, National Legal Adviser; Chief Nnamdi Clarkson, National Treasurer; Barrister Emeka Atuma, National Organising Secretary;"
Other NWC members are Barrister Joseph Abu, National Legal Adviser; Chief Nnamdi Clarkson, National Treasurer; Barrister Emeka Atuma, National Organising Secretary;
- The NEWS (thenewsnigeria.com.ng), reporting the News Agency of Nigeria
2020-02-03: "News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Atuma who was former National Organising Secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) announcing his entry into APC at a ceremony in his country home in Ntalakwu Oboro, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State."
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Atuma who was former National Organising Secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) announcing his entry into APC at a ceremony in his country home in Ntalakwu Oboro, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State.
- Daily Post
2024
Chairman-designate (nomination withdrawn)
South-East Development Commission (SEDC)
Named pioneer chairman by President Tinubu on 6 December 2024, subject to Senate confirmation; replaced by Emeka Nworgu on 7 December 2024 before confirmation.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Leadership
2024-12-06: "President Tinubu has equally appointed Hon. Emeka Atuma as pioneer chairman and Hon. Mark C. Okoye as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), subject to their confirmation by the Senate."
President Tinubu has equally appointed Hon. Emeka Atuma as pioneer chairman and Hon. Mark C. Okoye as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), subject to their confirmation by the Senate.
- Daily Post
2024-12-07: "President Bola Tinubu has effected a review of the management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), relieving Hon Emeka Atuma of the chairmanship of the Commission and replacing him with Emeka Nworgu."
President Bola Tinubu has effected a review of the management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), relieving Hon Emeka Atuma of the chairmanship of the Commission and replacing him with Emeka Nworgu.
- Leadership
Dates not recorded
Businessman and contractor
Private business
His National Assembly profile (2003-2007) gave his occupation as 'Business'; Vanguard (22 March 2025) called him 'a rich contractor'. Company names and years not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- National Assembly of Nigeria (nassnig.org member profile, Wayback Machine capture 2007-10-21)
page (c) 2005, captured 2007-10-21: "Education WASC, B.Sc. Estate Management, Enugu State University of Technology Occupation Business"
Education WASC, B.Sc. Estate Management, Enugu State University of Technology Occupation Business
- Vanguard (via r.jina.ai)
2025-03-22: "Atuma, ex-lawmaker and a rich contractor, has the political exposure and the deep pocket to execute his governorship ambition."
Atuma, ex-lawmaker and a rich contractor, has the political exposure and the deep pocket to execute his governorship ambition.
- National Assembly of Nigeria (nassnig.org member profile, Wayback Machine capture 2007-10-21)
The path into public service
2003–2007
Federal Representative
Umuahia North/Umuahia South/Ikwuano · Abia
Read the evidence · 8 sources
- National Assembly of Nigeria (nassnig.org member profile, Wayback Machine capture 2007-10-21)
page (c) 2005, captured 2007-10-21: "Name Hon. Atuma Emeka Party PDP State ABia Constituency Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency Date Elected 2003 Seat Up In 2007"
Name Hon. Atuma Emeka Party PDP State ABia Constituency Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency Date Elected 2003 Seat Up In 2007
- ThisDay (via allAfrica)
2003-12-18: "the call by Hon Emeka Atuma for the scrapping of the Commission should be ignored"
the call by Hon Emeka Atuma for the scrapping of the Commission should be ignored
- ThisDay (via allAfrica)
2003-05-18: "In the petition before the tribunal, ANPP's defeated candidate, Chief Ugochukwu Okeogu alleged that the PDP member-elect was involved in certificate forgery."
In the petition before the tribunal, ANPP's defeated candidate, Chief Ugochukwu Okeogu alleged that the PDP member-elect was involved in certificate forgery.
- ThisDay (via allAfrica)
2004-03-16: "House Committee Chairman on Environment, Hon Emeka Atuma has raised an alarm"
House Committee Chairman on Environment, Hon Emeka Atuma has raised an alarm
- ThisDay (via allAfrica)
2005-07-07: "Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Ecology, Hon. Emeka Atuma, yesterday raised an alarm"
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Ecology, Hon. Emeka Atuma, yesterday raised an alarm
- The NEWS (thenewsnigeria.com.ng), reporting the News Agency of Nigeria
2020-02-03: "Chief Emeka Atuma who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency (2003-2007) on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP before moving to Social Democratic Party, SDP, ahead of the 2019 general elections on Sunday, formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), along with his supporters."
Chief Emeka Atuma who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency (2003-2007) on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP before moving to Social Democratic Party, SDP, ahead of the 2019 general elections on Sunday, formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), along with his supporters.
- Leadership
2022-10-05: "Reacting to the judgement, Atuma, who was a member of the Green Chamber from 2003-2007, said there was no victor, no vanquished, adding that his main focus is to win the main election."
Reacting to the judgement, Atuma, who was a member of the Green Chamber from 2003-2007, said there was no victor, no vanquished, adding that his main focus is to win the main election.
- TheCable
2022-04-12: "Atuma represented Ikwuano/Umuahia north/south constituency in the house of representatives from 2003 to 2007."
Atuma represented Ikwuano/Umuahia north/south constituency in the house of representatives from 2003 to 2007.
- National Assembly of Nigeria (nassnig.org member profile, Wayback Machine capture 2007-10-21)
Life outside
the office.
Work, writing and public family connections. The experiences and relationships beyond a political career.
About Emeka AtumaBack to biography
Work & organisations
Dates not recorded
Private business
Businessman and contractor · business
His National Assembly profile (2003-2007) gave his occupation as 'Business'; Vanguard (22 March 2025) called him 'a rich contractor'. Company names and years not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- National Assembly of Nigeria (nassnig.org member profile, Wayback Machine capture 2007-10-21)
page (c) 2005, captured 2007-10-21: "Education WASC, B.Sc. Estate Management, Enugu State University of Technology Occupation Business"
Education WASC, B.Sc. Estate Management, Enugu State University of Technology Occupation Business
- Vanguard (via r.jina.ai)
2025-03-22: "Atuma, ex-lawmaker and a rich contractor, has the political exposure and the deep pocket to execute his governorship ambition."
Atuma, ex-lawmaker and a rich contractor, has the political exposure and the deep pocket to execute his governorship ambition.
- National Assembly of Nigeria (nassnig.org member profile, Wayback Machine capture 2007-10-21)
From 2018
Social Democratic Party (SDP)
National Organising Secretary · politics
Named National Organising Secretary in the SDP National Working Committee unveiled by Jerry Gana in Abuja on 8 March 2018 (Daily Post lists him as 'Barrister Emeka Atuma'); described by NAN as a former holder of the office when he joined the APC on 2 February 2020. End date not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Post
2018-03-09: "Other NWC members are Barrister Joseph Abu, National Legal Adviser; Chief Nnamdi Clarkson, National Treasurer; Barrister Emeka Atuma, National Organising Secretary;"
Other NWC members are Barrister Joseph Abu, National Legal Adviser; Chief Nnamdi Clarkson, National Treasurer; Barrister Emeka Atuma, National Organising Secretary;
- The NEWS (thenewsnigeria.com.ng), reporting the News Agency of Nigeria
2020-02-03: "News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Atuma who was former National Organising Secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) announcing his entry into APC at a ceremony in his country home in Ntalakwu Oboro, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State."
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Atuma who was former National Organising Secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) announcing his entry into APC at a ceremony in his country home in Ntalakwu Oboro, Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State.
- Daily Post
2024
South-East Development Commission (SEDC)
Chairman-designate (nomination withdrawn) · public sector
Named pioneer chairman by President Tinubu on 6 December 2024, subject to Senate confirmation; replaced by Emeka Nworgu on 7 December 2024 before confirmation.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Leadership
2024-12-06: "President Tinubu has equally appointed Hon. Emeka Atuma as pioneer chairman and Hon. Mark C. Okoye as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), subject to their confirmation by the Senate."
President Tinubu has equally appointed Hon. Emeka Atuma as pioneer chairman and Hon. Mark C. Okoye as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), subject to their confirmation by the Senate.
- Daily Post
2024-12-07: "President Bola Tinubu has effected a review of the management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), relieving Hon Emeka Atuma of the chairmanship of the Commission and replacing him with Emeka Nworgu."
President Bola Tinubu has effected a review of the management of the South East Development Commission (SEDC), relieving Hon Emeka Atuma of the chairmanship of the Commission and replacing him with Emeka Nworgu.
- Leadership
Family in public life
Documented relationships with people in public life. A family connection alone does not establish a business interest or wrongdoing.
No sourced public-family connections have been published here yet.
The record,
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Elections contested, legislation and recognition. Read the entries, follow their sources, and form your own view.
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At the ballot
2027 · Senatorial primary
All Progressives Congress · Won · Abia · Abia Central
36,935 votes
Record notes
constituency: Abia Central Senatorial District · also listed as: Atuma Emeka · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 19, p.2; INEC name: ATUMA EMEKA; age 57; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE WEST AFRICAN EXAM COUNCIL ( WAEC) BSc, MSc · Primary: APC direct primary, 18 May 2026 (collation in Umuahia, returning officer Thomas Nkoro): Atuma 36,935; Nkechi Nwaogu 11,451; Sam Onuigbo 5,833. Stakeholders' protest letter (25 May 2026) alleged no voting in several wards; outcome not found.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- inecnigeria.org
Emeka Atuma — senatorial 2027
- Daily Post
2026-05-19: "Atuma, who was a former House of Representatives member, won the primary after polling a total of 36,935 votes from six local government areas of Umuahia North, Umuahia South, Ikwuano, Osisioma, Isiala Ngwa North and Isiala Ngwa South."
Atuma, who was a former House of Representatives member, won the primary after polling a total of 36,935 votes from six local government areas of Umuahia North, Umuahia South, Ikwuano, Osisioma, Isiala Ngwa North and Isiala Ngwa South.
- Premium Times
2026-05-18: "In Abia Central, Emeka Atuma polled 36,935 votes to defeat Nkechi Nworgu, who scored 11,451 votes, while Samuel Onuigbo secured 5,833 votes."
In Abia Central, Emeka Atuma polled 36,935 votes to defeat Nkechi Nworgu, who scored 11,451 votes, while Samuel Onuigbo secured 5,833 votes.
- Daily Post
2026-05-25: "we humbly appeal to your good offices to investigate the breach of process and illegal exclusion of party faithful in the Abia Central Senatorial Primary Election of May 18, 2026."
we humbly appeal to your good offices to investigate the breach of process and illegal exclusion of party faithful in the Abia Central Senatorial Primary Election of May 18, 2026.
- inecnigeria.org
2023 · Senatorial primary
All Progressives Congress · Disqualified · Abia · Abia Central
Record notes
Result recorded as disqualified: the APC fielded Atuma as its Abia Central candidate, but the courts nullified his candidacy. Atuma contested the APC governorship primary (26 May 2022), not the senatorial primary of 28 May 2022, which returned Sam Onuigbo (Henry Ikoh the other aspirant; Nkechi Nwaogu withdrew). The APC later recognised Atuma as candidate on the strength of a repeat poll he said was held on 7 June 2022. Federal High Court Umuahia affirmed Atuma (4 Oct 2022); Court of Appeal Owerri nullified his candidacy (reported 1 Dec 2022); Supreme Court (SC/CV/1626/2022, 27 Jan 2023) dismissed Atuma's appeal and affirmed Onuigbo as candidate.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Vanguard (via r.jina.ai)
2022-12-01: "Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri, has nullified the candidacy of Chief Emeka Atuma of the All Progressive Congress, APC, for Abia Central senatorial election."
Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri, has nullified the candidacy of Chief Emeka Atuma of the All Progressive Congress, APC, for Abia Central senatorial election.
- The Guardian Nigeria
2023-01-28: "The apex court in a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim dismissed the appeal filed by Emeka Atuma challenging the decision of the lower court for lacking in merit."
The apex court in a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim dismissed the appeal filed by Emeka Atuma challenging the decision of the lower court for lacking in merit.
- Channels Television
2022-10-05: "the Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia has affirmed Hon Emeka Atuma as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Abia Central senatorial district against Hon Sam Onuigbo."
the Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia has affirmed Hon Emeka Atuma as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Abia Central senatorial district against Hon Sam Onuigbo.
- Channels Television
2023-01-27: "The Supreme Court delivered two Appeal judgements against Emeka Atuma in Favour of Onuigbo on Friday."
The Supreme Court delivered two Appeal judgements against Emeka Atuma in Favour of Onuigbo on Friday.
- Vanguard (via r.jina.ai)
2023 · Gubernatorial primary
All Progressives Congress · Lost · Abia
150 votes · 16.82%
Record notes
APC Abia governorship primary (indirect, Umuahia, 26 May 2022): Ikechi Emenike 672, Atuma 150 (second), Paul Ikonne 22, Daniel Eke 16, Alex Otti 14 (had withdrawn), Obinna Oriaku 12, Uche Ogah 6; 892 votes cast. Atuma, Ogah, Oriaku and Ikonne protested the indirect mode midway. A parallel primary returned Uche Ogah; the courts later affirmed Ogah. Vote share computed from Daily Trust's 892 votes cast.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Nigerian Tribune
2022-05-26: "In the party’s governorship primary held in Umuahia, he polled 672 votes to defeat his closest rival, Hon. Emeka Atuma polled 150 votes."
In the party’s governorship primary held in Umuahia, he polled 672 votes to defeat his closest rival, Hon. Emeka Atuma polled 150 votes.
- Daily Trust
2022-05-27: "The Development Economist and major financier of the main opposition party, polled 672 votes out of 892 total votes cast by 907 accredited delegates to secure the APC ticket."
The Development Economist and major financier of the main opposition party, polled 672 votes out of 892 total votes cast by 907 accredited delegates to secure the APC ticket.
- Vanguard (via r.jina.ai)
2022-12-01: "The lawmaker had contended that it amounted to impunity and lack of internal democracy for Atuma who never participated in the senatorial primary but in the governorship primary to be recognized as the winner of an election he was not a contestant."
The lawmaker had contended that it amounted to impunity and lack of internal democracy for Atuma who never participated in the senatorial primary but in the governorship primary to be recognized as the winner of an election he was not a contestant.
- Nigerian Tribune
2003 · House Of Reps election
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Abia · Umuahia North/Umuahia South/Ikwuano
Record notes
Elected in 2003 on the PDP platform for Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South (NASS member profile: 'Date Elected 2003'). Poll day, votes and opponents not found in a source checked.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- National Assembly of Nigeria (nassnig.org member profile, Wayback Machine capture 2007-10-21)
page (c) 2005, captured 2007-10-21: "Name Hon. Atuma Emeka Party PDP State ABia Constituency Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency Date Elected 2003 Seat Up In 2007"
Name Hon. Atuma Emeka Party PDP State ABia Constituency Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency Date Elected 2003 Seat Up In 2007
- The NEWS (thenewsnigeria.com.ng), reporting the News Agency of Nigeria
2020-02-03: "Chief Emeka Atuma who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency (2003-2007) on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP before moving to Social Democratic Party, SDP, ahead of the 2019 general elections on Sunday, formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), along with his supporters."
Chief Emeka Atuma who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency (2003-2007) on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP before moving to Social Democratic Party, SDP, ahead of the 2019 general elections on Sunday, formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), along with his supporters.
- National Assembly of Nigeria (nassnig.org member profile, Wayback Machine capture 2007-10-21)
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About Emeka AtumaBack to biography
Corruption & public accountability
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