Senate · Anambra Central · 2027
Young Progressives Party (YPP)Umeadi Chinedu Anthony
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Umeadi Chinedu Anthony (Dr Chinedu Anthony Umeadi) is the Young Progressives Party (YPP) 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 51-year-old man whose declared qualifications are the First School Leaving Certificate, the Senior School Certificate, MBBS, MPH and PhD. This is his second YPP bid for the seat. He won the party's Anambra Central ticket by delegate affirmation at a primary in Awka on 29 May 2022, and at the election of 25 February 2023 he polled 6,909 votes; Victor Umeh of the Labour Party won with 103,608. In February 2025 Nigerian Tribune described him as the YPP leader in Anambra State. Details of his 2026 YPP primary were not found. He founded and heads the Dr Chinedu Umeadi Foundation, which runs an annual science quiz and awards for Anambra secondary schools and has organised youth programmes since at least 2019; its seventh award ceremony was held in Awka on 24 June 2026. Punch described him in 2022 as a professor of mental health. UNIZIK's Continuous Education Programme gave him a humanitarian service award in August 2023.
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 5 sources
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, SN 27, p.15: "27 ANAMBRA ANAMBRA CENTRAL UMEADI CHINEDU ANTHONY YPP None 51 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE S.S.C.E MBBS; MPH; PHD"
27 ANAMBRA ANAMBRA CENTRAL UMEADI CHINEDU ANTHONY YPP None 51 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE S.S.C.E MBBS; MPH; PHD
- Nigerian Tribune
2023-07-06: "In his welcome speech, the founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Chinedu Umeadi Foundation (DCUF), Dr Chinedu Umeadi, urged students to be studies and utilise their natural abilities"
In his welcome speech, the founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Chinedu Umeadi Foundation (DCUF), Dr Chinedu Umeadi, urged students to be studies and utilise their natural abilities
- Nigerian Tribune
2025-02-28: "Speaking at the briefing, the leader of the party in Anambra State, High Chief Chinedu Umeadi, explained that the workshop was organized to strategize and reposition the party"
Speaking at the briefing, the leader of the party in Anambra State, High Chief Chinedu Umeadi, explained that the workshop was organized to strategize and reposition the party
- Punch
2023-02-28: "He said the All Progressives Congress candidate, Chief Kodilichukwu Okelekwe and the YPP Candidate, Dr. Chinedu Umeadi got 8,204 and 6,909 votes respectively."
He said the All Progressives Congress candidate, Chief Kodilichukwu Okelekwe and the YPP Candidate, Dr. Chinedu Umeadi got 8,204 and 6,909 votes respectively.
- Nigerian Tribune
2022-11-25: "the Young Progressive Party (YPP), candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District, Dr. Chinedu Anthony Umeadi, has called on the Federal Government"
the Young Progressive Party (YPP), candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District, Dr. Chinedu Anthony Umeadi, has called on the Federal Government
School years & education
Declared to INEC (2027 final list): First School Leaving Certificate, Senior School Certificate (SSCE), MBBS, MPH and PhD; institutions and years not published.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, SN 27, p.15: "27 ANAMBRA ANAMBRA CENTRAL UMEADI CHINEDU ANTHONY YPP None 51 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE S.S.C.E MBBS; MPH; PHD"
27 ANAMBRA ANAMBRA CENTRAL UMEADI CHINEDU ANTHONY YPP None 51 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE S.S.C.E MBBS; MPH; PHD
A working life
Dates not recorded
Party leader in Anambra State
Young Progressives Party (YPP), Anambra State
Described by Nigerian Tribune on 28 February 2025 as "the leader of the party in Anambra State" when he sponsored a YPP sensitisation workshop in Awka ahead of the 2025 governorship election. Start and end dates not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Nigerian Tribune
2025-02-28: "Speaking at the briefing, the leader of the party in Anambra State, High Chief Chinedu Umeadi, explained that the workshop was organized to strategize and reposition the party"
Speaking at the briefing, the leader of the party in Anambra State, High Chief Chinedu Umeadi, explained that the workshop was organized to strategize and reposition the party
- Nigerian Tribune
Dates not recorded
Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Dr Chinedu Umeadi Foundation (DCUF)
Founded and heads an Anambra education and youth foundation that runs an annual science quiz (computer-based) and awards for secondary-school students, teachers and principals in partnership with the state's PPSSC and ASUBEB; it has organised club football tournaments since 2019 and held its seventh annual award ceremony in Awka on 24 June 2026. Founding year not found.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Anambra State Government (Ministry of Information)
2026-06-25: "Speaking at the seventh edition of the Foundation’s Annual Award Ceremony in Awka, on June 24,"
Speaking at the seventh edition of the Foundation’s Annual Award Ceremony in Awka, on June 24,
- Nigerian Tribune
2022-07-09: "He said the Foundation since its inception has organized football tournaments at Clubs levels thrice, 2019, 2020 and 2021"
He said the Foundation since its inception has organized football tournaments at Clubs levels thrice, 2019, 2020 and 2021
- Nigerian Tribune
2023-07-06: "In his welcome speech, the founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Chinedu Umeadi Foundation (DCUF), Dr Chinedu Umeadi, urged students to be studies and utilise their natural abilities"
In his welcome speech, the founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Chinedu Umeadi Foundation (DCUF), Dr Chinedu Umeadi, urged students to be studies and utilise their natural abilities
- Anambra State Government (Ministry of Information)
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Work & organisations
Dates not recorded
Young Progressives Party (YPP), Anambra State
Party leader in Anambra State · Politics
Described by Nigerian Tribune on 28 February 2025 as "the leader of the party in Anambra State" when he sponsored a YPP sensitisation workshop in Awka ahead of the 2025 governorship election. Start and end dates not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Nigerian Tribune
2025-02-28: "Speaking at the briefing, the leader of the party in Anambra State, High Chief Chinedu Umeadi, explained that the workshop was organized to strategize and reposition the party"
Speaking at the briefing, the leader of the party in Anambra State, High Chief Chinedu Umeadi, explained that the workshop was organized to strategize and reposition the party
- Nigerian Tribune
Dates not recorded
Dr Chinedu Umeadi Foundation (DCUF)
Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer · founder · Non-profit / Education
Founded and heads an Anambra education and youth foundation that runs an annual science quiz (computer-based) and awards for secondary-school students, teachers and principals in partnership with the state's PPSSC and ASUBEB; it has organised club football tournaments since 2019 and held its seventh annual award ceremony in Awka on 24 June 2026. Founding year not found.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Anambra State Government (Ministry of Information)
2026-06-25: "Speaking at the seventh edition of the Foundation’s Annual Award Ceremony in Awka, on June 24,"
Speaking at the seventh edition of the Foundation’s Annual Award Ceremony in Awka, on June 24,
- Nigerian Tribune
2022-07-09: "He said the Foundation since its inception has organized football tournaments at Clubs levels thrice, 2019, 2020 and 2021"
He said the Foundation since its inception has organized football tournaments at Clubs levels thrice, 2019, 2020 and 2021
- Nigerian Tribune
2023-07-06: "In his welcome speech, the founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Chinedu Umeadi Foundation (DCUF), Dr Chinedu Umeadi, urged students to be studies and utilise their natural abilities"
In his welcome speech, the founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dr Chinedu Umeadi Foundation (DCUF), Dr Chinedu Umeadi, urged students to be studies and utilise their natural abilities
- Anambra State Government (Ministry of Information)
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At the ballot
2027 · Senatorial primary
Young Progressives Party · Won · Anambra · Anambra Central
Record notes
constituency: Anambra Central Senatorial District · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 27, p.15; INEC name: UMEADI CHINEDU ANTHONY; age 51; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE S.S.C.E MBBS; MPH; PHD
Read the evidence · 1 source
- inecnigeria.org
Umeadi Chinedu Anthony — senatorial 2027
- inecnigeria.org
2023 · Senatorial election
Young Progressives Party · Lost · Anambra · Anambra Central
6,909 votes
Record notes
Returning officer Prof. Chuka Enuka declared Victor Umeh (LP) winner with 103,608 votes; Dozie Nwankwo (APGA) 69,702, Uche Ekwunife (PDP) 49,532, Kodilichukwu Okelekwe (APC) 8,204, Umeadi (YPP) 6,909. Umeadi had praised INEC's conduct on 26 Feb 2023 and said he would congratulate the winner if he lost.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Nigerian Tribune
2023-02-27: "while the APC candidate, Chief Kodilichukwu Okelekwe, and the YPP Candidate, Dr. Chinedu Umeadi, got 8204 and 6909 votes, respectively"
while the APC candidate, Chief Kodilichukwu Okelekwe, and the YPP Candidate, Dr. Chinedu Umeadi, got 8204 and 6909 votes, respectively
- Punch
2023-02-28: "He said the All Progressives Congress candidate, Chief Kodilichukwu Okelekwe and the YPP Candidate, Dr. Chinedu Umeadi got 8,204 and 6,909 votes respectively."
He said the All Progressives Congress candidate, Chief Kodilichukwu Okelekwe and the YPP Candidate, Dr. Chinedu Umeadi got 8,204 and 6,909 votes respectively.
- Punch
2023-02-26: "The Senatorial candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District on the platform of the Young Progressive Party, Dr Chinedu Umeadi, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for its conduct of the presidential and National Assembly elections."
The Senatorial candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District on the platform of the Young Progressive Party, Dr Chinedu Umeadi, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for its conduct of the presidential and National Assembly elections.
- Nigerian Tribune
2023 · Senatorial primary
Young Progressives Party · Won · Anambra · Anambra Central
Record notes
YPP primary for the 2023 Anambra Central Senate election: ticket won by delegate affirmation from the district's seven LGAs at Finotel, Awka, on Sunday 29 May 2022, with YPP National Secretary Vidiyeno Bamaiyi and INEC officials as witnesses. No vote count reported.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Nigerian Tribune
2022-05-29: "Similarly, Dr Chinedu Umeadi, also secured the YPP Senatorial ticket for Anambra Central Senatorial District, through delegate affirmation from the seven Local Government Area that constitutes the district; Anaocha, Awka North, Awka South, Dunukofia, Njikoka, Idemili North and Idemili South."
Similarly, Dr Chinedu Umeadi, also secured the YPP Senatorial ticket for Anambra Central Senatorial District, through delegate affirmation from the seven Local Government Area that constitutes the district; Anaocha, Awka North, Awka South, Dunukofia, Njikoka, Idemili North and Idemili South.
- Nigerian Tribune
Recognition
Humanitarian Service Award, Continuous Education Programme (CEP), Nnamdi Azikiwe University
2023 · Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) Continuous Education Programme
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Nigerian Tribune
2023-09-02: "Other awardees are Vice Chancellor Prof Okechukwu Esimone; Traditional Ruler of Akwaeze kingdom, Igwe Christopher Okpala; Traditional Ruler of Umueri, Igwe Benneth Emeka; Professor Patrick Ekwunife, Dr. Chinedu Umeadi, and Chief Jude Akpua"
Other awardees are Vice Chancellor Prof Okechukwu Esimone; Traditional Ruler of Akwaeze kingdom, Igwe Christopher Okpala; Traditional Ruler of Umueri, Igwe Benneth Emeka; Professor Patrick Ekwunife, Dr. Chinedu Umeadi, and Chief Jude Akpua
- Nigerian Tribune
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