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The 2027 election

Senate · Anambra Central · 2027

African Democratic Congress (ADC)

Nwobu Geoffery Ndubuisi

The person behind the name. Explore their journey, the public record, and the plans for Anambra Central.

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Nwobu Geoffery Ndubuisi
Nwobu Geoffery NdubuisiFor Senator

Before the ballot,
a life in the making.

The places, education and experiences behind this candidate.

Geoffrey Ndubuisi Nwobu (INEC: Nwobu Geoffery Ndubuisi), often styled Chief and Obuka Awka, is the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026). INEC lists him as a 65-year-old man whose declared qualifications are the Primary School Leaving Certificate, a WAEC school certificate and a BSc. He is an Awka hotelier: chairman and chief executive of De Geogold Hotel and Suites, Awka (described as CEO/MD in 2017; over 80 staff in 2019) and a member of the board of trustees of the Anambra State Hoteliers Association. Daily Trust described him in 2017 as a former executive chairman of Awka South Local Government; the years were not found. He was declared Anambra State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at a disputed state congress on the night of 4 December 2017, after his rival stepped down; the outgoing state chairman, Chukwudi Umeaba, said he had suspended that congress. Nwobu later cited a 24 May 2018 FCT High Court judgment (Justice A.O. Musa) upholding the executive elected that night. In September 2018 he accepted the chairmanship of a caretaker committee installed by the national leadership, which split his own executive: protesters called him a sellout, police sealed the party secretariat in Awka on 12 September 2018 and reopened it on 16 September, and Nwobu blamed opponents. On 9 June 2021 the FCT High Court, in a suit by Samuel Anyakorah in which Nwobu was a defendant, nullified the designation of the state executive, and the national leadership dissolved it; Nwobu called the judgment one that "cannot stand". The Court of Appeal in Abuja set it aside on 30 July 2021 for lack of territorial jurisdiction, restoring him as chairman and Valentine Ozigbo as the PDP governorship candidate. Endorsed for another term before the 2022 state congress, he was described as a former chairman by 31 March 2022. On 7 June 2023, as the PDP's state collation agent for the 2023 presidential election, he testified as Atiku Abubakar's eleventh witness at the Presidential Election Petition Court. In May 2025 he was secretary of the PDP Elders Council. By 3 June 2025 he had moved to the ADC as running mate to John (Chuma) Nwosu, who had become the party's governorship candidate at a substitution primary on 23 May 2025. In the governorship election of 8 November 2025 INEC declared APGA's Charles Soludo and his deputy Onyekachukwu Ibezim the winners; Soludo polled 422,664 votes and the ADC ticket 8,208. In February 2026 he joined the ADC's national policy and manifesto committee. He has remained one of the ADC's leaders in Anambra, staying with the David Mark-led national leadership after Peter Obi's move to the NDC (May 2026) and backing Atiku Abubakar's 2027 presidential ticket. The date and votes of his 2026 ADC senatorial primary were not found.

From the public profile

Read the evidence · 22 sources
  • Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

    2026-09-12, p.14 SN 17: "17 ANAMBRA ANAMBRA CENTRAL NWOBU GEOFFERY NDUBUISI ADC None 65 M PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE WAEC BSc"

    17 ANAMBRA ANAMBRA CENTRAL NWOBU GEOFFERY NDUBUISI ADC None 65 M PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE WAEC BSc
  • TheCable (via r.jina.ai)

    2023-06-07: "Nwobu is Atiku’s eleventh witness to testify before the five-member panel headed by Haruna Tsammani."

    Nwobu is Atiku’s eleventh witness to testify before the five-member panel headed by Haruna Tsammani.
  • Daily Trust

    2021-06-12: "In the judgement, with suit number HC/CV/774/2021, the plaintiff, apart from the PDP also joined Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu and Barrister Uchenna Obiora as defendants."

    In the judgement, with suit number HC/CV/774/2021, the plaintiff, apart from the PDP also joined Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu and Barrister Uchenna Obiora as defendants.
  • Punch (via r.jina.ai)

    2025-05-23: "The party’s governorship substitution primary election, monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, saw John Nwosu emerge unopposed as the new governorship candidate of the ADC."

    The party’s governorship substitution primary election, monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, saw John Nwosu emerge unopposed as the new governorship candidate of the ADC.
  • Daily Post

    2026-05-08: "Dr Ndubuisi Nwobu, the deputy governorship candidate of ADC in Anambra during the November 2025 gubernatorial election, said the leadership of the party in the state has met and resolved to stay put in ADC and also work for the party in the forthcoming election."

    Dr Ndubuisi Nwobu, the deputy governorship candidate of ADC in Anambra during the November 2025 gubernatorial election, said the leadership of the party in the state has met and resolved to stay put in ADC and also work for the party in the forthcoming election.
  • Daily Trust (via r.jina.ai)

    2022-03-31: "Nwobu stated this in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday during the party’s local governments congress held in the state."

    Nwobu stated this in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday during the party’s local governments congress held in the state.
  • Daily Post

    2021-06-10: "I want to tell you there was another judgment on 24 May 2018, by one Justice AO Musa of the FCT High Court. That judgement clearly stated the process in which we emerged, and it stated that we fulfilled all the processes, and we were duly elected."

    I want to tell you there was another judgment on 24 May 2018, by one Justice AO Musa of the FCT High Court. That judgement clearly stated the process in which we emerged, and it stated that we fulfilled all the processes, and we were duly elected.
  • Independent Newspaper Nigeria (Wayback Machine copy)

    2026-02-02: "former chairman of the PDP in Anambra state and deputy governorship candidate of ADC in the December 8 governorship in Anambra state, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu have made the list of the 50- Wise Men / Women Member Policy and Manifesto Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC ) inaugurated in Abuja on Monday."

    former chairman of the PDP in Anambra state and deputy governorship candidate of ADC in the December 8 governorship in Anambra state, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu have made the list of the 50- Wise Men / Women Member Policy and Manifesto Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC ) inaugurated in Abuja on Monday.
  • Premium Times (via r.jina.ai)

    2018-09-17: "Some of the aggrieved members of the executive said that they were disappointed with the way and manner the chairman, Ndubuisi Nwobu, and about four others, accepted to serve as caretaker members."

    Some of the aggrieved members of the executive said that they were disappointed with the way and manner the chairman, Ndubuisi Nwobu, and about four others, accepted to serve as caretaker members.
  • Daily Trust

    2017-12-05: "In the announced list, Ex-Executive Chairman of Awka South local government, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu was said to have won as State Chairman, with Chief Okoli Akirika as State Secretary."

    In the announced list, Ex-Executive Chairman of Awka South local government, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu was said to have won as State Chairman, with Chief Okoli Akirika as State Secretary.
  • Daily Trust

    2021-07-31: "The judgment restored the leadership of Ndubuisi Nwobu as the state chairman of the PDP and Valentine Ozigbo as the governorship candidate in the upcoming of November 18."

    The judgment restored the leadership of Ndubuisi Nwobu as the state chairman of the PDP and Valentine Ozigbo as the governorship candidate in the upcoming of November 18.
  • Premium Times (via r.jina.ai)

    2018-09-12: "The protesters alleged that the chairman of the caretaker committee, Ndubuisi Nwobu, was a sellout who abandoned their collective struggle for what they called selfish and pecuniary interests."

    The protesters alleged that the chairman of the caretaker committee, Ndubuisi Nwobu, was a sellout who abandoned their collective struggle for what they called selfish and pecuniary interests.
  • Independent Newspaper Nigeria (Wayback Machine copy)

    2019-07-21: "AWKA – The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of De Geogold hotel and suites, Awka, a tourist destination in Anambra state, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu has said that hotels are major employers of labour and there is need for government to support them."

    AWKA – The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of De Geogold hotel and suites, Awka, a tourist destination in Anambra state, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu has said that hotels are major employers of labour and there is need for government to support them.
  • Daily Post

    2017-12-05: "The leadership tussle currently rocking the Peoples Democratic Party in Anambra may not have abated, even as the party Monday night elected Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu as its new state chairman in what has been described as a ‘controversial congress.’"

    The leadership tussle currently rocking the Peoples Democratic Party in Anambra may not have abated, even as the party Monday night elected Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu as its new state chairman in what has been described as a ‘controversial congress.’
  • Leadership

    2026-09-24: "one of the leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state and deputy governorship candidate of the party during the 2025 governorship election in the state, Dr. Ndubuisi Nwobu"

    one of the leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state and deputy governorship candidate of the party during the 2025 governorship election in the state, Dr. Ndubuisi Nwobu
  • Daily Post

    2021-08-04: "The State Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Anambra State, led by Mr Ndubuisi Nwobu, has returned after the judgment of the Court of Appeal on Monday, reinstating it."

    The State Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Anambra State, led by Mr Ndubuisi Nwobu, has returned after the judgment of the Court of Appeal on Monday, reinstating it.
  • Daily Post

    2025-11-11: "The certificates were handed over in Awka by Kenneth Ikeagu, INEC Supervising National Commissioner for Anambra State, two days after Soludo and Ibezim were declared the winners of the November 8 governorship election."

    The certificates were handed over in Awka by Kenneth Ikeagu, INEC Supervising National Commissioner for Anambra State, two days after Soludo and Ibezim were declared the winners of the November 8 governorship election.
  • Leadership

    2025-06-03: "Nwosu, who was accompanied by his running mate, Dr Geoffrey Ndubuisi Nwobu, said his campaign is conscious of the needs and unmet needs of Ndi Anambra."

    Nwosu, who was accompanied by his running mate, Dr Geoffrey Ndubuisi Nwobu, said his campaign is conscious of the needs and unmet needs of Ndi Anambra.
  • New Telegraph

    2026-06-18: "Nwobu, a former deputy governorship candidate of the party in Anambra and senatorial candidate of the ADC for Anambra Central in the 2027 general election, defended Atiku’s choice of Amaechi"

    Nwobu, a former deputy governorship candidate of the party in Anambra and senatorial candidate of the ADC for Anambra Central in the 2027 general election, defended Atiku’s choice of Amaechi
  • Punch

    2025-05-03: "Nwobu, who is the Secretary of the PDP Elders Council, also said while the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has done well in the area of infrastructural development, he failed in the area of security."

    Nwobu, who is the Secretary of the PDP Elders Council, also said while the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has done well in the area of infrastructural development, he failed in the area of security.
  • Daily Post

    2025-11-10: "While George Moghalu, the candidate of the Labour Party, scored 10,576 votes, John Nwosu, the candidate of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress, ADC, polled 8,208 votes."

    While George Moghalu, the candidate of the Labour Party, scored 10,576 votes, John Nwosu, the candidate of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress, ADC, polled 8,208 votes.
  • Nigerian Tribune

    2024-10-23: "Igwe took over from Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu who presided over the affairs of the party for three years."

    Igwe took over from Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu who presided over the affairs of the party for three years.

School years & education

Declared to INEC (2027 final list): Primary School Leaving Certificate, WAEC school certificate and a Bachelor of Science (BSc); institutions and years not published. (Press reports call him "Dr"; no doctorate is declared to INEC.)

Read the evidence · 2 sources
  • Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

    2026-09-12, p.14 SN 17: "17 ANAMBRA ANAMBRA CENTRAL NWOBU GEOFFERY NDUBUISI ADC None 65 M PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE WAEC BSc"

    17 ANAMBRA ANAMBRA CENTRAL NWOBU GEOFFERY NDUBUISI ADC None 65 M PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE WAEC BSc
  • Leadership

    2025-06-03: "Nwosu, who was accompanied by his running mate, Dr Geoffrey Ndubuisi Nwobu, said his campaign is conscious of the needs and unmet needs of Ndi Anambra."

    Nwosu, who was accompanied by his running mate, Dr Geoffrey Ndubuisi Nwobu, said his campaign is conscious of the needs and unmet needs of Ndi Anambra.

A working life

  1. 2017–2022

    State Chairman

    Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anambra State

    Former executive chairman of Awka South Local Government (years not found), he was declared elected state chairman at a disputed congress on the night of Monday 4 Dec 2017 after his rival Okelekwe Kodilichukwu stepped down; the then state chairman, Chukwudi Umeaba, said he had suspended that congress. Nwobu later cited a 24 May 2018 FCT High Court judgment (Justice A.O. Musa) that upheld the executive elected on 4 Dec 2017 and voided a caretaker committee under Umeaba. From September 2018 he chaired a state caretaker committee installed by the national leadership (separate entry). On 9 Jun 2021 the FCT High Court (Justice Olukayode Adeniyi), in Samuel Anyakorah's suit HC/CV/774/2021 in which Nwobu was a defendant, nullified the March 2021 designation of the state chairman and executive, and the national leadership dissolved his executive; the Court of Appeal, Abuja, set that judgment aside on 30 Jul 2021 for lack of territorial jurisdiction, restoring him and Valentine Ozigbo's governorship candidacy. Endorsed by the party's 2019 Assembly candidates for the 2022 state congress, he was described as a former chairman by 31 Mar 2022, and Okey Asolo was acting chairman of the Nwobu-led faction in April 2022. The Tribune (2024) says he presided for three years.

    Read the evidence · 10 sources
    • Daily Trust (via r.jina.ai)

      2022-03-31: "Nwobu stated this in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday during the party’s local governments congress held in the state."

      Nwobu stated this in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday during the party’s local governments congress held in the state.
    • Daily Trust

      2021-07-31: "The judgment restored the leadership of Ndubuisi Nwobu as the state chairman of the PDP and Valentine Ozigbo as the governorship candidate in the upcoming of November 18."

      The judgment restored the leadership of Ndubuisi Nwobu as the state chairman of the PDP and Valentine Ozigbo as the governorship candidate in the upcoming of November 18.
    • Daily Post

      2021-06-10: "I want to tell you there was another judgment on 24 May 2018, by one Justice AO Musa of the FCT High Court. That judgement clearly stated the process in which we emerged, and it stated that we fulfilled all the processes, and we were duly elected."

      I want to tell you there was another judgment on 24 May 2018, by one Justice AO Musa of the FCT High Court. That judgement clearly stated the process in which we emerged, and it stated that we fulfilled all the processes, and we were duly elected.
    • Vanguard (via r.jina.ai)

      2022-03-03: "The Anambra State House of Assembly candidates, under Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has endorsed Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu as Chairman of PDP ahead of the general State party Congress on Saturday, 5th of March 2022."

      The Anambra State House of Assembly candidates, under Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has endorsed Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu as Chairman of PDP ahead of the general State party Congress on Saturday, 5th of March 2022.
    • Daily Trust

      2022-04-05: "Chairman of Ndubisi Nwobu-led faction of PDP, Mr Okey Asolo, had on April 2, 2022, suspended Chief Chris Uba and Chief Linus Ukachukwu from the PDP for anti-party activities."

      Chairman of Ndubisi Nwobu-led faction of PDP, Mr Okey Asolo, had on April 2, 2022, suspended Chief Chris Uba and Chief Linus Ukachukwu from the PDP for anti-party activities.
    • Daily Trust

      2017-12-05: "Chairman of the party and the congress, Chukwudi Umeaba has suspended the congress after allegations emerged that the congress committee headed by Osita Ogbu attempted to use a fake delegate list to conduct the primaries."

      Chairman of the party and the congress, Chukwudi Umeaba has suspended the congress after allegations emerged that the congress committee headed by Osita Ogbu attempted to use a fake delegate list to conduct the primaries.
    • Daily Post

      2022-03-02: "write to endorse Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu (Obuka Awka) as State Chairman of PDP in Anambra State in the forthcoming State party congress."

      write to endorse Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu (Obuka Awka) as State Chairman of PDP in Anambra State in the forthcoming State party congress.
    • Nigerian Tribune

      2024-10-23: "Igwe took over from Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu who presided over the affairs of the party for three years."

      Igwe took over from Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu who presided over the affairs of the party for three years.
    • Daily Post

      2017-12-05: "The leadership tussle currently rocking the Peoples Democratic Party in Anambra may not have abated, even as the party Monday night elected Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu as its new state chairman in what has been described as a ‘controversial congress.’"

      The leadership tussle currently rocking the Peoples Democratic Party in Anambra may not have abated, even as the party Monday night elected Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu as its new state chairman in what has been described as a ‘controversial congress.’
    • Daily Post

      2021-08-04: "The State Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Anambra State, led by Mr Ndubuisi Nwobu, has returned after the judgment of the Court of Appeal on Monday, reinstating it."

      The State Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Anambra State, led by Mr Ndubuisi Nwobu, has returned after the judgment of the Court of Appeal on Monday, reinstating it.

  2. 2018–2022

    Chairman, State Caretaker Committee

    Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anambra State

    Chairman of the Anambra PDP state caretaker committee inaugurated in early September 2018 by the party's South-East national vice chairman, Austin Umahi. Members of the executive elected in December 2017 protested that he and four others accepted caretaker roles; police sealed the state secretariat in Awka after a clash on 12 Sep 2018 and reopened it on 16 Sep 2018. Nwobu blamed the protest on opponents seeking to sabotage the PDP before the 2019 elections. In February 2022 the national leadership told caretaker members who wanted to contest the state congress to resign; he was described as a former chairman by 31 Mar 2022 (end year inferred).

    Read the evidence · 5 sources
    • Premium Times (via r.jina.ai)

      2018-09-12: "The protesters alleged that the chairman of the caretaker committee, Ndubuisi Nwobu, was a sellout who abandoned their collective struggle for what they called selfish and pecuniary interests."

      The protesters alleged that the chairman of the caretaker committee, Ndubuisi Nwobu, was a sellout who abandoned their collective struggle for what they called selfish and pecuniary interests.
    • Premium Times (via r.jina.ai)

      2018-09-17: "Some of the aggrieved members of the executive said that they were disappointed with the way and manner the chairman, Ndubuisi Nwobu, and about four others, accepted to serve as caretaker members."

      Some of the aggrieved members of the executive said that they were disappointed with the way and manner the chairman, Ndubuisi Nwobu, and about four others, accepted to serve as caretaker members.
    • Daily Post

      2022-02-17: "the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party directed members of the Caretaker Committee that are interested in contesting for any position to resign."

      the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party directed members of the Caretaker Committee that are interested in contesting for any position to resign.
    • Daily Post

      2018-09-05: "In his acceptance speech, the chairman of the caretaker Committee, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu said they were mindful of the crisis which has bedevilled the party in the state, and are now poised to reconcile all interests and persons, in order to move the party forward."

      In his acceptance speech, the chairman of the caretaker Committee, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu said they were mindful of the crisis which has bedevilled the party in the state, and are now poised to reconcile all interests and persons, in order to move the party forward.
    • Daily Trust (via r.jina.ai)

      2022-03-31: "Nwobu stated this in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday during the party’s local governments congress held in the state."

      Nwobu stated this in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday during the party’s local governments congress held in the state.

  3. 2023

    State Collation Agent

    Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), 2023 presidential election, Anambra State

    PDP state collation agent in Anambra for the presidential election of 25 Feb 2023. On 7 Jun 2023 he testified as Atiku Abubakar's eleventh witness before the Presidential Election Petition Court (panel headed by Justice Haruna Tsammani), saying results were altered at ward collation centres ('magic started happening') and that he signed the state result sheet only to obtain a copy. A witness appearance, not a case in which he was a party.

    Read the evidence · 2 sources
    • TheCable (via r.jina.ai)

      2023-06-07: "Nwobu was the state collation agent of the PDP in the February 25 presidential election in Anambra state."

      Nwobu was the state collation agent of the PDP in the February 25 presidential election in Anambra state.
    • Nigerian Tribune

      2023-06-07: "Earlier in his evidence, Nwobu told the Court that the election went smoothly in most polling units he visited, including where he cast his vote, but “magic started happening” at the Ward Collation Centres."

      Earlier in his evidence, Nwobu told the Court that the election went smoothly in most polling units he visited, including where he cast his vote, but “magic started happening” at the Ward Collation Centres.

  4. Until 2025

    Secretary

    PDP Elders Council

    Secretary of the PDP Elders Council as of 3 May 2025 (Punch), shortly before he left the PDP for the ADC. Start year not found.

    Read the evidence · 1 source
    • Punch

      2025-05-03: "Nwobu, who is the Secretary of the PDP Elders Council, also said while the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has done well in the area of infrastructural development, he failed in the area of security."

      Nwobu, who is the Secretary of the PDP Elders Council, also said while the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has done well in the area of infrastructural development, he failed in the area of security.

  5. From 2026

    Member

    African Democratic Congress (ADC), National Policy and Manifesto Committee

    Named on 28 Jan 2026 to the ADC's 50-member policy and manifesto committee chaired by John Odigie-Oyegun; the committee was inaugurated at the party's national secretariat in Abuja on Monday 2 Feb 2026.

    Read the evidence · 3 sources
    • Leadership

      2026-01-29: "Others are Dr Kerian Wobodo; Dr Fatima Zara Saleh; Prof. Kolapo Eleka; Barr Makber Oson Jacob; Prof. Remi Sonaiya; Moji Ajayi (Mrs); Prof. Sam Amadi; Dr Babayo Ardo; Pastor Funke Awowolo; Dr Ndubuisi Nwobu; Hon. Aminu Muhammad Gumel; Ngozi Ndukwe."

      Others are Dr Kerian Wobodo; Dr Fatima Zara Saleh; Prof. Kolapo Eleka; Barr Makber Oson Jacob; Prof. Remi Sonaiya; Moji Ajayi (Mrs); Prof. Sam Amadi; Dr Babayo Ardo; Pastor Funke Awowolo; Dr Ndubuisi Nwobu; Hon. Aminu Muhammad Gumel; Ngozi Ndukwe.
    • Daily Post

      2026-01-28: "Its formal inauguration is scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 12 noon at the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja."

      Its formal inauguration is scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 12 noon at the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja.
    • Independent Newspaper Nigeria (Wayback Machine copy)

      2026-02-02: "former chairman of the PDP in Anambra state and deputy governorship candidate of ADC in the December 8 governorship in Anambra state, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu have made the list of the 50- Wise Men / Women Member Policy and Manifesto Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC ) inaugurated in Abuja on Monday."

      former chairman of the PDP in Anambra state and deputy governorship candidate of ADC in the December 8 governorship in Anambra state, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu have made the list of the 50- Wise Men / Women Member Policy and Manifesto Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC ) inaugurated in Abuja on Monday.

  6. Dates not recorded

    CEO/Managing Director

    Geogold Hotels and Suites, Awka

    Described as CEO/MD of Geogold Hotels and Suites, Awka, in December 2017 (Daily Post) and as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of De Geogold Hotel and Suites, Awka, in July 2019, when he said the hotel employed over 80 workers (Independent). Start year and ownership not found.

    Read the evidence · 2 sources
    • Independent Newspaper Nigeria (Wayback Machine copy)

      2019-07-21: "AWKA – The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of De Geogold hotel and suites, Awka, a tourist destination in Anambra state, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu has said that hotels are major employers of labour and there is need for government to support them."

      AWKA – The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of De Geogold hotel and suites, Awka, a tourist destination in Anambra state, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu has said that hotels are major employers of labour and there is need for government to support them.
    • Daily Post

      2017-12-05: "Nwobu, who is the CEO/MD, Geogold Hotels and Suites, Awka, won the election through option A4 after his closet rival, Chief Okelekwe Kodilichukwu stepped down."

      Nwobu, who is the CEO/MD, Geogold Hotels and Suites, Awka, won the election through option A4 after his closet rival, Chief Okelekwe Kodilichukwu stepped down.

  7. Dates not recorded

    Executive Chairman

    Awka South Local Government Council, Anambra State

    Daily Trust (5 Dec 2017) described him as a former executive chairman of Awka South Local Government. Years of service and whether he was elected or appointed were not found, so this is not stored as an LGA chairman position.

    Read the evidence · 1 source
    • Daily Trust

      2017-12-05: "In the announced list, Ex-Executive Chairman of Awka South local government, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu was said to have won as State Chairman, with Chief Okoli Akirika as State Secretary."

      In the announced list, Ex-Executive Chairman of Awka South local government, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu was said to have won as State Chairman, with Chief Okoli Akirika as State Secretary.

  8. Dates not recorded

    Member, Board of Trustees

    Anambra State Hoteliers Association

    Member of the association's board of trustees as of July 2019 (Independent). Start year not found.

    Read the evidence · 1 source
    • Independent Newspaper Nigeria (Wayback Machine copy)

      2019-07-21: "Nwobu, who is a member of board of trustees of Anambra State Hoteliers Association, said it needs a great deal of courage, determination and perseverance to succeed in hotel business in Anambra state especially now that there are much-room hotels all over the place."

      Nwobu, who is a member of board of trustees of Anambra State Hoteliers Association, said it needs a great deal of courage, determination and perseverance to succeed in hotel business in Anambra state especially now that there are much-room hotels all over the place.

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Work & organisations

  • Dates not recorded

    Geogold Hotels and Suites, Awka

    CEO/Managing Director · Hospitality

    Described as CEO/MD of Geogold Hotels and Suites, Awka, in December 2017 (Daily Post) and as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of De Geogold Hotel and Suites, Awka, in July 2019, when he said the hotel employed over 80 workers (Independent). Start year and ownership not found.

    Read the evidence · 2 sources
    • Independent Newspaper Nigeria (Wayback Machine copy)

      2019-07-21: "AWKA – The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of De Geogold hotel and suites, Awka, a tourist destination in Anambra state, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu has said that hotels are major employers of labour and there is need for government to support them."

      AWKA – The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of De Geogold hotel and suites, Awka, a tourist destination in Anambra state, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu has said that hotels are major employers of labour and there is need for government to support them.
    • Daily Post

      2017-12-05: "Nwobu, who is the CEO/MD, Geogold Hotels and Suites, Awka, won the election through option A4 after his closet rival, Chief Okelekwe Kodilichukwu stepped down."

      Nwobu, who is the CEO/MD, Geogold Hotels and Suites, Awka, won the election through option A4 after his closet rival, Chief Okelekwe Kodilichukwu stepped down.

  • Dates not recorded

    Awka South Local Government Council, Anambra State

    Executive Chairman · Local government

    Daily Trust (5 Dec 2017) described him as a former executive chairman of Awka South Local Government. Years of service and whether he was elected or appointed were not found, so this is not stored as an LGA chairman position.

    Read the evidence · 1 source
    • Daily Trust

      2017-12-05: "In the announced list, Ex-Executive Chairman of Awka South local government, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu was said to have won as State Chairman, with Chief Okoli Akirika as State Secretary."

      In the announced list, Ex-Executive Chairman of Awka South local government, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu was said to have won as State Chairman, with Chief Okoli Akirika as State Secretary.

  • Dates not recorded

    Anambra State Hoteliers Association

    Member, Board of Trustees · Hospitality

    Member of the association's board of trustees as of July 2019 (Independent). Start year not found.

    Read the evidence · 1 source
    • Independent Newspaper Nigeria (Wayback Machine copy)

      2019-07-21: "Nwobu, who is a member of board of trustees of Anambra State Hoteliers Association, said it needs a great deal of courage, determination and perseverance to succeed in hotel business in Anambra state especially now that there are much-room hotels all over the place."

      Nwobu, who is a member of board of trustees of Anambra State Hoteliers Association, said it needs a great deal of courage, determination and perseverance to succeed in hotel business in Anambra state especially now that there are much-room hotels all over the place.

  • From 2026

    African Democratic Congress (ADC), National Policy and Manifesto Committee

    Member · Politics

    Named on 28 Jan 2026 to the ADC's 50-member policy and manifesto committee chaired by John Odigie-Oyegun; the committee was inaugurated at the party's national secretariat in Abuja on Monday 2 Feb 2026.

    Read the evidence · 3 sources
    • Leadership

      2026-01-29: "Others are Dr Kerian Wobodo; Dr Fatima Zara Saleh; Prof. Kolapo Eleka; Barr Makber Oson Jacob; Prof. Remi Sonaiya; Moji Ajayi (Mrs); Prof. Sam Amadi; Dr Babayo Ardo; Pastor Funke Awowolo; Dr Ndubuisi Nwobu; Hon. Aminu Muhammad Gumel; Ngozi Ndukwe."

      Others are Dr Kerian Wobodo; Dr Fatima Zara Saleh; Prof. Kolapo Eleka; Barr Makber Oson Jacob; Prof. Remi Sonaiya; Moji Ajayi (Mrs); Prof. Sam Amadi; Dr Babayo Ardo; Pastor Funke Awowolo; Dr Ndubuisi Nwobu; Hon. Aminu Muhammad Gumel; Ngozi Ndukwe.
    • Daily Post

      2026-01-28: "Its formal inauguration is scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 12 noon at the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja."

      Its formal inauguration is scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 12 noon at the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja.
    • Independent Newspaper Nigeria (Wayback Machine copy)

      2026-02-02: "former chairman of the PDP in Anambra state and deputy governorship candidate of ADC in the December 8 governorship in Anambra state, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu have made the list of the 50- Wise Men / Women Member Policy and Manifesto Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC ) inaugurated in Abuja on Monday."

      former chairman of the PDP in Anambra state and deputy governorship candidate of ADC in the December 8 governorship in Anambra state, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu have made the list of the 50- Wise Men / Women Member Policy and Manifesto Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC ) inaugurated in Abuja on Monday.

  • Until 2025

    PDP Elders Council

    Secretary · Politics

    Secretary of the PDP Elders Council as of 3 May 2025 (Punch), shortly before he left the PDP for the ADC. Start year not found.

    Read the evidence · 1 source
    • Punch

      2025-05-03: "Nwobu, who is the Secretary of the PDP Elders Council, also said while the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has done well in the area of infrastructural development, he failed in the area of security."

      Nwobu, who is the Secretary of the PDP Elders Council, also said while the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has done well in the area of infrastructural development, he failed in the area of security.

  • 2023

    Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), 2023 presidential election, Anambra State

    State Collation Agent · Politics

    PDP state collation agent in Anambra for the presidential election of 25 Feb 2023. On 7 Jun 2023 he testified as Atiku Abubakar's eleventh witness before the Presidential Election Petition Court (panel headed by Justice Haruna Tsammani), saying results were altered at ward collation centres ('magic started happening') and that he signed the state result sheet only to obtain a copy. A witness appearance, not a case in which he was a party.

    Read the evidence · 2 sources
    • TheCable (via r.jina.ai)

      2023-06-07: "Nwobu was the state collation agent of the PDP in the February 25 presidential election in Anambra state."

      Nwobu was the state collation agent of the PDP in the February 25 presidential election in Anambra state.
    • Nigerian Tribune

      2023-06-07: "Earlier in his evidence, Nwobu told the Court that the election went smoothly in most polling units he visited, including where he cast his vote, but “magic started happening” at the Ward Collation Centres."

      Earlier in his evidence, Nwobu told the Court that the election went smoothly in most polling units he visited, including where he cast his vote, but “magic started happening” at the Ward Collation Centres.

  • 2018–2022

    Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anambra State

    Chairman, State Caretaker Committee · Politics

    Chairman of the Anambra PDP state caretaker committee inaugurated in early September 2018 by the party's South-East national vice chairman, Austin Umahi. Members of the executive elected in December 2017 protested that he and four others accepted caretaker roles; police sealed the state secretariat in Awka after a clash on 12 Sep 2018 and reopened it on 16 Sep 2018. Nwobu blamed the protest on opponents seeking to sabotage the PDP before the 2019 elections. In February 2022 the national leadership told caretaker members who wanted to contest the state congress to resign; he was described as a former chairman by 31 Mar 2022 (end year inferred).

    Read the evidence · 5 sources
    • Premium Times (via r.jina.ai)

      2018-09-12: "The protesters alleged that the chairman of the caretaker committee, Ndubuisi Nwobu, was a sellout who abandoned their collective struggle for what they called selfish and pecuniary interests."

      The protesters alleged that the chairman of the caretaker committee, Ndubuisi Nwobu, was a sellout who abandoned their collective struggle for what they called selfish and pecuniary interests.
    • Premium Times (via r.jina.ai)

      2018-09-17: "Some of the aggrieved members of the executive said that they were disappointed with the way and manner the chairman, Ndubuisi Nwobu, and about four others, accepted to serve as caretaker members."

      Some of the aggrieved members of the executive said that they were disappointed with the way and manner the chairman, Ndubuisi Nwobu, and about four others, accepted to serve as caretaker members.
    • Daily Post

      2022-02-17: "the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party directed members of the Caretaker Committee that are interested in contesting for any position to resign."

      the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party directed members of the Caretaker Committee that are interested in contesting for any position to resign.
    • Daily Post

      2018-09-05: "In his acceptance speech, the chairman of the caretaker Committee, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu said they were mindful of the crisis which has bedevilled the party in the state, and are now poised to reconcile all interests and persons, in order to move the party forward."

      In his acceptance speech, the chairman of the caretaker Committee, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu said they were mindful of the crisis which has bedevilled the party in the state, and are now poised to reconcile all interests and persons, in order to move the party forward.
    • Daily Trust (via r.jina.ai)

      2022-03-31: "Nwobu stated this in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday during the party’s local governments congress held in the state."

      Nwobu stated this in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday during the party’s local governments congress held in the state.

  • 2017–2022

    Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anambra State

    State Chairman · Politics

    Former executive chairman of Awka South Local Government (years not found), he was declared elected state chairman at a disputed congress on the night of Monday 4 Dec 2017 after his rival Okelekwe Kodilichukwu stepped down; the then state chairman, Chukwudi Umeaba, said he had suspended that congress. Nwobu later cited a 24 May 2018 FCT High Court judgment (Justice A.O. Musa) that upheld the executive elected on 4 Dec 2017 and voided a caretaker committee under Umeaba. From September 2018 he chaired a state caretaker committee installed by the national leadership (separate entry). On 9 Jun 2021 the FCT High Court (Justice Olukayode Adeniyi), in Samuel Anyakorah's suit HC/CV/774/2021 in which Nwobu was a defendant, nullified the March 2021 designation of the state chairman and executive, and the national leadership dissolved his executive; the Court of Appeal, Abuja, set that judgment aside on 30 Jul 2021 for lack of territorial jurisdiction, restoring him and Valentine Ozigbo's governorship candidacy. Endorsed by the party's 2019 Assembly candidates for the 2022 state congress, he was described as a former chairman by 31 Mar 2022, and Okey Asolo was acting chairman of the Nwobu-led faction in April 2022. The Tribune (2024) says he presided for three years.

    Read the evidence · 10 sources
    • Daily Trust (via r.jina.ai)

      2022-03-31: "Nwobu stated this in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday during the party’s local governments congress held in the state."

      Nwobu stated this in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday during the party’s local governments congress held in the state.
    • Daily Trust

      2021-07-31: "The judgment restored the leadership of Ndubuisi Nwobu as the state chairman of the PDP and Valentine Ozigbo as the governorship candidate in the upcoming of November 18."

      The judgment restored the leadership of Ndubuisi Nwobu as the state chairman of the PDP and Valentine Ozigbo as the governorship candidate in the upcoming of November 18.
    • Daily Post

      2021-06-10: "I want to tell you there was another judgment on 24 May 2018, by one Justice AO Musa of the FCT High Court. That judgement clearly stated the process in which we emerged, and it stated that we fulfilled all the processes, and we were duly elected."

      I want to tell you there was another judgment on 24 May 2018, by one Justice AO Musa of the FCT High Court. That judgement clearly stated the process in which we emerged, and it stated that we fulfilled all the processes, and we were duly elected.
    • Vanguard (via r.jina.ai)

      2022-03-03: "The Anambra State House of Assembly candidates, under Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has endorsed Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu as Chairman of PDP ahead of the general State party Congress on Saturday, 5th of March 2022."

      The Anambra State House of Assembly candidates, under Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has endorsed Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu as Chairman of PDP ahead of the general State party Congress on Saturday, 5th of March 2022.
    • Daily Trust

      2022-04-05: "Chairman of Ndubisi Nwobu-led faction of PDP, Mr Okey Asolo, had on April 2, 2022, suspended Chief Chris Uba and Chief Linus Ukachukwu from the PDP for anti-party activities."

      Chairman of Ndubisi Nwobu-led faction of PDP, Mr Okey Asolo, had on April 2, 2022, suspended Chief Chris Uba and Chief Linus Ukachukwu from the PDP for anti-party activities.
    • Daily Trust

      2017-12-05: "Chairman of the party and the congress, Chukwudi Umeaba has suspended the congress after allegations emerged that the congress committee headed by Osita Ogbu attempted to use a fake delegate list to conduct the primaries."

      Chairman of the party and the congress, Chukwudi Umeaba has suspended the congress after allegations emerged that the congress committee headed by Osita Ogbu attempted to use a fake delegate list to conduct the primaries.
    • Daily Post

      2022-03-02: "write to endorse Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu (Obuka Awka) as State Chairman of PDP in Anambra State in the forthcoming State party congress."

      write to endorse Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu (Obuka Awka) as State Chairman of PDP in Anambra State in the forthcoming State party congress.
    • Nigerian Tribune

      2024-10-23: "Igwe took over from Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu who presided over the affairs of the party for three years."

      Igwe took over from Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu who presided over the affairs of the party for three years.
    • Daily Post

      2017-12-05: "The leadership tussle currently rocking the Peoples Democratic Party in Anambra may not have abated, even as the party Monday night elected Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu as its new state chairman in what has been described as a ‘controversial congress.’"

      The leadership tussle currently rocking the Peoples Democratic Party in Anambra may not have abated, even as the party Monday night elected Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu as its new state chairman in what has been described as a ‘controversial congress.’
    • Daily Post

      2021-08-04: "The State Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Anambra State, led by Mr Ndubuisi Nwobu, has returned after the judgment of the Court of Appeal on Monday, reinstating it."

      The State Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Anambra State, led by Mr Ndubuisi Nwobu, has returned after the judgment of the Court of Appeal on Monday, reinstating it.

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  • 2027 · Senatorial primary

    African Democratic Congress · Won · Anambra · Anambra Central

    Record notes

    constituency: Anambra Central Senatorial District · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 17, p.14; INEC name: NWOBU GEOFFERY NDUBUISI; age 65; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE WAEC BSc · Primary: the ADC's Anambra primary committee chairman, Nduaka Nworisasa, said on 26 May 2026 that the party had already held its National Assembly primaries (Senate and House) in the state; the Anambra Central primary's date, votes and any opponents were not found. New Telegraph (18 Jun 2026) called him the ADC senatorial candidate for Anambra Central. Main 2027 opponents per Punch (14 Sep 2026): Uche Lilian Ekwunife (APC), Victor Umeh (NDC), Lawrence Chijioke Ughamadu (PDP).

    Read the evidence · 4 sources
    • inecnigeria.org
      Nwobu Geoffery Ndubuisi — senatorial 2027
    • Nigerian Tribune

      2026-05-26: "He explained that the party had conducted primary elections for its candidates for the National Assembly constituencies, including the Senate and the 11 House of Representatives seats, adding that the names of the candidates had been forwarded to the national headquarters of the party in Abuja."

      He explained that the party had conducted primary elections for its candidates for the National Assembly constituencies, including the Senate and the 11 House of Representatives seats, adding that the names of the candidates had been forwarded to the national headquarters of the party in Abuja.
    • New Telegraph

      2026-06-18: "Nwobu, a former deputy governorship candidate of the party in Anambra and senatorial candidate of the ADC for Anambra Central in the 2027 general election, defended Atiku’s choice of Amaechi"

      Nwobu, a former deputy governorship candidate of the party in Anambra and senatorial candidate of the ADC for Anambra Central in the 2027 general election, defended Atiku’s choice of Amaechi
    • Punch

      2026-09-14: "Anambra Central – Ekwunife Uche Lilian (APC) Nwobu Geoffery Ndubuisi (ADC), Umeh Victor (NDC) and Ughamadu Lawrence Chijioke (PDP)"

      Anambra Central – Ekwunife Uche Lilian (APC) Nwobu Geoffery Ndubuisi (ADC), Umeh Victor (NDC) and Ughamadu Lawrence Chijioke (PDP)

  • 2025 · Deputy Gubernatorial election

    African Democratic Congress · Lost · Anambra

    8,208 votes

    Record notes

    Anambra governorship election, 8 Nov 2025. Running mate to ADC governorship candidate John (Chuma) Nwosu, who became the ADC candidate unopposed at the party's substitution primary in Awka on 23 May 2025; Nwobu was named as running mate by 3 Jun 2025 and received the party flag with Nwosu at the campaign kick-off in Onitsha on 8 Aug 2025. The votes are the ADC ticket's (8,208). INEC declared APGA's Soludo (422,664 votes) and his deputy Ibezim winners and issued their certificates of return on 11 Nov 2025.

    Read the evidence · 6 sources
    • Premium Times

      2025-08-09: "The candidate, who received the party’s flag alongside running mate, Ndubuisi Nwobu, said Anambra was broken and needed urgent repair, adding that he was presenting himself as a credible alternative."

      The candidate, who received the party’s flag alongside running mate, Ndubuisi Nwobu, said Anambra was broken and needed urgent repair, adding that he was presenting himself as a credible alternative.
    • Punch (via r.jina.ai)

      2025-05-23: "The party’s governorship substitution primary election, monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, saw John Nwosu emerge unopposed as the new governorship candidate of the ADC."

      The party’s governorship substitution primary election, monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, saw John Nwosu emerge unopposed as the new governorship candidate of the ADC.
    • Daily Post

      2025-08-08: "The candidate, who received the party flag in company of his running mate, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu, said Anambra was broken, needed urgent repair, adding that he was presenting himself as a credible alternative."

      The candidate, who received the party flag in company of his running mate, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu, said Anambra was broken, needed urgent repair, adding that he was presenting himself as a credible alternative.
    • Leadership

      2025-06-03: "Nwosu, who was accompanied by his running mate, Dr Geoffrey Ndubuisi Nwobu, said his campaign is conscious of the needs and unmet needs of Ndi Anambra."

      Nwosu, who was accompanied by his running mate, Dr Geoffrey Ndubuisi Nwobu, said his campaign is conscious of the needs and unmet needs of Ndi Anambra.
    • Daily Post

      2025-11-10: "While George Moghalu, the candidate of the Labour Party, scored 10,576 votes, John Nwosu, the candidate of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress, ADC, polled 8,208 votes."

      While George Moghalu, the candidate of the Labour Party, scored 10,576 votes, John Nwosu, the candidate of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress, ADC, polled 8,208 votes.
    • Daily Post

      2025-11-11: "The certificates were handed over in Awka by Kenneth Ikeagu, INEC Supervising National Commissioner for Anambra State, two days after Soludo and Ibezim were declared the winners of the November 8 governorship election."

      The certificates were handed over in Awka by Kenneth Ikeagu, INEC Supervising National Commissioner for Anambra State, two days after Soludo and Ibezim were declared the winners of the November 8 governorship election.
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Samuel Anyakorah v. PDP, Ndubuisi Nwobu and Uchenna Obiora (Anambra PDP state executive suit, HC/CV/774/2021)

Recorded status
Closed
Type / forum
Civil · FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja (Justice Olukayode Adeniyi); Court Of Appeal, Abuja (Panel Led By Justice Stephen Adah)
Case number
HC/CV/774/2021; appeals CA/A/359/2021 and CA/A/CV/368/2021
Filed
Not recorded
Resolved
2021-07-30

Recorded outcome

Samuel Anyakorah (also spelt Anyakolah), suing for himself and the ward and LGA officers who emerged from the PDP congresses of 28 Nov and 1 Dec 2017 under caretaker chairman Chukwudi Umeaba, sued the PDP, Nwobu (2nd defendant) and Uchenna Obiora. On 9 Jun 2021 the FCT High Court nullified the designation of the Anambra state chairman, executive and LGA chairmen in the brochure of the PDP South-East zonal congress of 6 Mar 2021 and ordered the party to recognise only the officers from the 2017 congresses; press reports at the time described the judgment as replacing Nwobu with Ejike Oguebego. Nwobu called it a judgment 'delivered via zoom' during a judiciary strike that 'cannot stand', citing a 24 May 2018 FCT High Court judgment (Justice A.O. Musa) in his executive's favour. In June 2021 the court refused the defendants' application to stay its judgment pending appeal and INEC told the PDP it would comply; the national leadership dissolved Nwobu's executive. On 30 Jul 2021 the Court of Appeal, Abuja, allowed the appeals of the PDP and Obiora and set the judgment aside because the FCT High Court lacked territorial jurisdiction, restoring Nwobu as state chairman and Valentine Ozigbo as the governorship candidate. No further appeal was found.

Read the evidence · 7 sources
  • Daily Post

    2021-08-04: "The Nwobu-led committee had been dissolved by the national leadership of the party, following a court judgment in a suit instituted by Mr Samuel Anyakorah, which challenged the leadership."

    The Nwobu-led committee had been dissolved by the national leadership of the party, following a court judgment in a suit instituted by Mr Samuel Anyakorah, which challenged the leadership.
  • Daily Post

    2021-06-10: "Our attention has been drawn to a court judgement delivered via zoom, which purportedly sacked this executive. We want to tell you there is nothing of such, and it cannot stand."

    Our attention has been drawn to a court judgement delivered via zoom, which purportedly sacked this executive. We want to tell you there is nothing of such, and it cannot stand.
  • Punch

    2021-07-30: "The PDP, Ndubuisi Nwobu, and Uchenna Obiora were the defendants in the suit."

    The PDP, Ndubuisi Nwobu, and Uchenna Obiora were the defendants in the suit.
  • Daily Trust

    2021-06-12: "In the judgement, with suit number HC/CV/774/2021, the plaintiff, apart from the PDP also joined Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu and Barrister Uchenna Obiora as defendants."

    In the judgement, with suit number HC/CV/774/2021, the plaintiff, apart from the PDP also joined Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu and Barrister Uchenna Obiora as defendants.
  • Daily Post

    2021-07-30: "In two judgments on Friday, the appellate court upheld the two appeals filed against the judgment by the High Court of the FCT. The appeals marked: CA/A/359/2021 and CA/A/CV/368/2021 were filed by the PDP and Barrister Uchenna Obiorah."

    In two judgments on Friday, the appellate court upheld the two appeals filed against the judgment by the High Court of the FCT. The appeals marked: CA/A/359/2021 and CA/A/CV/368/2021 were filed by the PDP and Barrister Uchenna Obiorah.
  • Daily Trust

    2021-07-31: "A three-member of justices presided by Justice Stephen Adah yesterday voided the June 9 judgment by Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of the FCT High Court for lack of the territorial jurisdiction to have heard the suit over the leadership of the party in the state."

    A three-member of justices presided by Justice Stephen Adah yesterday voided the June 9 judgment by Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of the FCT High Court for lack of the territorial jurisdiction to have heard the suit over the leadership of the party in the state.
  • Daily Trust

    2021-06-26: "Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of the High Court sitting in Maitama Abuja, in a ruling, held that the three applicants, the PDP, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu and Barr. Uchenna Obiora, failed to make out a case to warrant the grant of their application that sought to stay the judgment pending the determination of the appeal."

    Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of the High Court sitting in Maitama Abuja, in a ruling, held that the three applicants, the PDP, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu and Barr. Uchenna Obiora, failed to make out a case to warrant the grant of their application that sought to stay the judgment pending the determination of the appeal.

Record checked 13 Oct 2026

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Sources for Nwobu Geoffery Ndubuisi

  1. 01inecnigeria.org
  2. 02TheCable (via r.jina.ai)2023-06-07: "Nwobu was the state collation agent of the PDP in the February 25 presidential election in Anambra state."
  3. 03Daily Trust2021-06-12: "In the judgement, with suit number HC/CV/774/2021, the plaintiff, apart from the PDP also joined Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu and Barrister Uchenna Obiora as defendants."
  4. 04Punch (via r.jina.ai)2025-05-23: "The party’s governorship substitution primary election, monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, saw John Nwosu emerge unopposed as the new governorship candidate of the ADC."
  5. 05Daily Post2026-05-08: "Dr Ndubuisi Nwobu, the deputy governorship candidate of ADC in Anambra during the November 2025 gubernatorial election, said the leadership of the party in the state has met and resolved to stay put in ADC and also work for the party in the forthcoming election."
  6. 06Daily Trust (via r.jina.ai)2022-03-31: "Nwobu stated this in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday during the party’s local governments congress held in the state."
  7. 07Daily Post2021-06-10: "Our attention has been drawn to a court judgement delivered via zoom, which purportedly sacked this executive. We want to tell you there is nothing of such, and it cannot stand."
  8. 08Independent Newspaper Nigeria (Wayback Machine copy)2026-02-02: "former chairman of the PDP in Anambra state and deputy governorship candidate of ADC in the December 8 governorship in Anambra state, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu have made the list of the 50- Wise Men / Women Member Policy and Manifesto Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC ) inaugurated in Abuja on Monday."
  9. 09Premium Times (via r.jina.ai)2018-09-17: "Some of the aggrieved members of the executive said that they were disappointed with the way and manner the chairman, Ndubuisi Nwobu, and about four others, accepted to serve as caretaker members."
  10. 10Daily Trust2017-12-05: "In the announced list, Ex-Executive Chairman of Awka South local government, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu was said to have won as State Chairman, with Chief Okoli Akirika as State Secretary."
  11. 11Daily Trust2021-07-31: "A three-member of justices presided by Justice Stephen Adah yesterday voided the June 9 judgment by Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of the FCT High Court for lack of the territorial jurisdiction to have heard the suit over the leadership of the party in the state."
  12. 12Premium Times (via r.jina.ai)2018-09-12: "The protesters alleged that the chairman of the caretaker committee, Ndubuisi Nwobu, was a sellout who abandoned their collective struggle for what they called selfish and pecuniary interests."
  13. 13Independent Newspaper Nigeria (Wayback Machine copy)2019-07-21: "Nwobu, who is a member of board of trustees of Anambra State Hoteliers Association, said it needs a great deal of courage, determination and perseverance to succeed in hotel business in Anambra state especially now that there are much-room hotels all over the place."
  14. 14Daily Post2017-12-05: "Nwobu, who is the CEO/MD, Geogold Hotels and Suites, Awka, won the election through option A4 after his closet rival, Chief Okelekwe Kodilichukwu stepped down."
  15. 15Leadership2026-09-24: "one of the leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state and deputy governorship candidate of the party during the 2025 governorship election in the state, Dr. Ndubuisi Nwobu"
  16. 16Daily Post2021-08-04: "The Nwobu-led committee had been dissolved by the national leadership of the party, following a court judgment in a suit instituted by Mr Samuel Anyakorah, which challenged the leadership."
  17. 17Daily Post2025-11-11: "The certificates were handed over in Awka by Kenneth Ikeagu, INEC Supervising National Commissioner for Anambra State, two days after Soludo and Ibezim were declared the winners of the November 8 governorship election."
  18. 18Leadership2025-06-03: "Nwosu, who was accompanied by his running mate, Dr Geoffrey Ndubuisi Nwobu, said his campaign is conscious of the needs and unmet needs of Ndi Anambra."
  19. 19New Telegraph2026-06-18: "Nwobu, a former deputy governorship candidate of the party in Anambra and senatorial candidate of the ADC for Anambra Central in the 2027 general election, defended Atiku’s choice of Amaechi"
  20. 20Punch2025-05-03: "Nwobu, who is the Secretary of the PDP Elders Council, also said while the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has done well in the area of infrastructural development, he failed in the area of security."
  21. 21Daily Post2025-11-10: "While George Moghalu, the candidate of the Labour Party, scored 10,576 votes, John Nwosu, the candidate of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress, ADC, polled 8,208 votes."
  22. 22Nigerian Tribune2024-10-23: "Igwe took over from Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu who presided over the affairs of the party for three years."
  23. 23Vanguard (via r.jina.ai)2022-03-03: "The Anambra State House of Assembly candidates, under Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has endorsed Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu as Chairman of PDP ahead of the general State party Congress on Saturday, 5th of March 2022."
  24. 24Daily Trust2022-04-05: "Chairman of Ndubisi Nwobu-led faction of PDP, Mr Okey Asolo, had on April 2, 2022, suspended Chief Chris Uba and Chief Linus Ukachukwu from the PDP for anti-party activities."
  25. 25Daily Post2022-03-02: "write to endorse Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu (Obuka Awka) as State Chairman of PDP in Anambra State in the forthcoming State party congress."
  26. 26Daily Post2022-02-17: "the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party directed members of the Caretaker Committee that are interested in contesting for any position to resign."
  27. 27Daily Post2018-09-05: "In his acceptance speech, the chairman of the caretaker Committee, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu said they were mindful of the crisis which has bedevilled the party in the state, and are now poised to reconcile all interests and persons, in order to move the party forward."
  28. 28Nigerian Tribune2023-06-07: "Earlier in his evidence, Nwobu told the Court that the election went smoothly in most polling units he visited, including where he cast his vote, but “magic started happening” at the Ward Collation Centres."
  29. 29Leadership2026-01-29: "Others are Dr Kerian Wobodo; Dr Fatima Zara Saleh; Prof. Kolapo Eleka; Barr Makber Oson Jacob; Prof. Remi Sonaiya; Moji Ajayi (Mrs); Prof. Sam Amadi; Dr Babayo Ardo; Pastor Funke Awowolo; Dr Ndubuisi Nwobu; Hon. Aminu Muhammad Gumel; Ngozi Ndukwe."
  30. 30Daily Post2026-01-28: "Its formal inauguration is scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 12 noon at the ADC National Secretariat in Abuja."
  31. 31Nigerian Tribune2026-05-26: "He explained that the party had conducted primary elections for its candidates for the National Assembly constituencies, including the Senate and the 11 House of Representatives seats, adding that the names of the candidates had been forwarded to the national headquarters of the party in Abuja."
  32. 32Punch2026-09-14: "Anambra Central – Ekwunife Uche Lilian (APC) Nwobu Geoffery Ndubuisi (ADC), Umeh Victor (NDC) and Ughamadu Lawrence Chijioke (PDP)"
  33. 33Premium Times2025-08-09: "The candidate, who received the party’s flag alongside running mate, Ndubuisi Nwobu, said Anambra was broken and needed urgent repair, adding that he was presenting himself as a credible alternative."
  34. 34Daily Post2025-08-08: "The candidate, who received the party flag in company of his running mate, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu, said Anambra was broken, needed urgent repair, adding that he was presenting himself as a credible alternative."
  35. 35Punch2021-07-30: "The PDP, Ndubuisi Nwobu, and Uchenna Obiora were the defendants in the suit."
  36. 36Daily Post2021-07-30: "In two judgments on Friday, the appellate court upheld the two appeals filed against the judgment by the High Court of the FCT. The appeals marked: CA/A/359/2021 and CA/A/CV/368/2021 were filed by the PDP and Barrister Uchenna Obiorah."
  37. 37Daily Trust2021-06-26: "Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of the High Court sitting in Maitama Abuja, in a ruling, held that the three applicants, the PDP, Chief Ndubisi Nwobu and Barr. Uchenna Obiora, failed to make out a case to warrant the grant of their application that sought to stay the judgment pending the determination of the appeal."
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