Senate · Anambra Central · 2027
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC)Victor Umeh
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Victor Chukwunonyelum Umeh (born 19 July 1962) is the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026), seeking re-election to the seat he holds. From Aguluzigbo in Anaocha LGA, he graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 1984 and is an estate surveyor and valuer, principal consultant of V. C. Umeh & Co. A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party in 1998 and its Anambra State treasurer, he left the PDP in 2001 and joined the founders of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), serving as its national vice chairman (South-East) and national treasurer. The party's National Working Committee made him acting national chairman on 15 December 2004 after suspending founding chairman Chekwas Okorie (the Supreme Court record dates his chairmanship from 2006). His tenure was fought out in court: Okorie's suits ended, by Umeh's account, with a Supreme Court ruling of 25 March 2011, and Okorie returned the party's registration certificate in March 2012; an Enugu High Court removed Umeh on 8 February 2013, but the Court of Appeal, Enugu set that aside on 15 July 2013; the Federal High Court, Abuja removed him again on 15 January 2014 on Maxi Okwu's suit, reversed by the Court of Appeal on 18 June 2014 and finally by the Supreme Court on 15 January 2016 (SC.565/2014). He handed over to Victor Oye on 6 June 2015. He was named an Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) in the 2013/2014 honours list. As APGA candidate for Anambra Central he lost to Uche Ekwunife (PDP) on 28 March 2015 (77,129 to 101,548), then won on appeal: the Court of Appeal voided her election on 7 December 2015 and the Supreme Court declined her appeal on 10 February 2017. The DSS held him for questioning over alleged sponsorship of pro-Biafra groups in March 2016 and released him on 4 March; no charge was reported and APGA called it political. He won the court-ordered rerun on 13 January 2018 with 64,879 votes and was sworn in on 18 January 2018, but lost the seat to Ekwunife on 23 February 2019; his petition failed at the tribunal (9 September 2019) and the Court of Appeal (1 November 2019). After losing the APGA primary on 28 May 2022 (151 votes to Dozie Nwankwo's 162) he moved to the Labour Party. The Federal High Court, Awka disqualified him on 27 January 2023 on a PDP suit, but the Court of Appeal restored his candidacy on 23 February 2023, and on 25 February he won with 103,608 votes (Nwankwo 69,702, Ekwunife 49,532). In the 10th Senate he chaired the Committee on Diaspora and NGOs (August 2023) and, from 4 February 2025, the Committee on National Identity Card and National Population. He moved to the African Democratic Congress on 12 March 2026 and, after resigning on 1 May, to the NDC (announced in the Senate on 5 May 2026). He was declared NDC candidate after the primary of 29 May 2026; he put the result at 11,964 votes to 718 for Nonso Nwabueze Oli, who disputed it.
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 8 sources
- Supreme Court of Nigeria, Okwu & Anor v. Umeh & Ors, SC.565/2014 (NigeriaLII)
2016-01-15: "In the circumstance therefore, I hold that this appeal lacks merit and is hereby dismissed. I uphold the judgment of the Court of Appeal which set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/563/2013 of 15/1/2014."
In the circumstance therefore, I hold that this appeal lacks merit and is hereby dismissed. I uphold the judgment of the Court of Appeal which set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/563/2013 of 15/1/2014.
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "24 ANAMBRA ANAMBRA CENTRAL UMEH VICTOR CHUKWUNONYELUM NDC None 64 M PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE COMMUNITY SEC SCHOOL CERIFICATE UNN BSC"
24 ANAMBRA ANAMBRA CENTRAL UMEH VICTOR CHUKWUNONYELUM NDC None 64 M PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE COMMUNITY SEC SCHOOL CERIFICATE UNN BSC
- The Punch
2023-02-28: "Announcing the result in INEC office at Amawbia, Anambra State, the Returning Officer, Prof. Chuka Enuka, said Umeh polled 103,608 votes to defeat other candidates. Enuka said the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Dozie Nwankwo, polled 69,702 votes to come second, while the incumbent Senator Uche Ekwunife of the People’s Democratic Party came third with 49,532 votes."
Announcing the result in INEC office at Amawbia, Anambra State, the Returning Officer, Prof. Chuka Enuka, said Umeh polled 103,608 votes to defeat other candidates. Enuka said the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Dozie Nwankwo, polled 69,702 votes to come second, while the incumbent Senator Uche Ekwunife of the People’s Democratic Party came third with 49,532 votes.
- The Punch
2026-05-05: "Senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, has formally announced his defection from the African Democratic Congress to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, citing prolonged internal disputes and unending litigation within his former party."
Senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, has formally announced his defection from the African Democratic Congress to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, citing prolonged internal disputes and unending litigation within his former party.
- Premium Times
2017-11-26: "At the March 28, 2015 National Assembly elections, Mrs. Ekwunife, was declared winner with 101,548 votes. But her main contender, Victor Umeh of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, who polled 77, 129 votes challenged her victory."
At the March 28, 2015 National Assembly elections, Mrs. Ekwunife, was declared winner with 101,548 votes. But her main contender, Victor Umeh of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, who polled 77, 129 votes challenged her victory.
- Premium Times
2018-01-14: "In an election that witnessed one of the lowest turnouts in history of elections in the country, Mr Umeh garnered 64,879 votes out of about 67000 votes cast in the seven local government areas of the zone."
In an election that witnessed one of the lowest turnouts in history of elections in the country, Mr Umeh garnered 64,879 votes out of about 67000 votes cast in the seven local government areas of the zone.
- The Punch
2026-05-30: "Umeh emerged as a candidate for the Anambra Central District, while Nwoye and Onunkwo emerged as candidates for the Anambra North and Anambra South Districts, respectively."
Umeh emerged as a candidate for the Anambra Central District, while Nwoye and Onunkwo emerged as candidates for the Anambra North and Anambra South Districts, respectively.
- The Sun (tribute by Kelechi Obinna)
2016-07-19: "He was elected the acting National Chairman of APGA on December 15, 2004, by the National Working Committee (NWC), following the suspension of the party’s leader, Chief Chekwas Okorie. Okorie challenged his suspension and later expulsion by the National Executive Committee (NEC) on January 11, 2005, with 23 lawsuits from January 31, 2005 to March 25, 2011 when the Supreme Court upheld his expulsion from the party,"
He was elected the acting National Chairman of APGA on December 15, 2004, by the National Working Committee (NWC), following the suspension of the party’s leader, Chief Chekwas Okorie. Okorie challenged his suspension and later expulsion by the National Executive Committee (NEC) on January 11, 2005, with 23 lawsuits from January 31, 2005 to March 25, 2011 when the Supreme Court upheld his expulsion from the party,
School years & education
Until 1984
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
BSc · Nsukka, Enugu State
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "24 ANAMBRA ANAMBRA CENTRAL UMEH VICTOR CHUKWUNONYELUM NDC None 64 M PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE COMMUNITY SEC SCHOOL CERIFICATE UNN BSC"
24 ANAMBRA ANAMBRA CENTRAL UMEH VICTOR CHUKWUNONYELUM NDC None 64 M PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE COMMUNITY SEC SCHOOL CERIFICATE UNN BSC
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2016-07-24: "The 1984 graduate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Principal Consultant of V. C. Umeh & Co, a firm of estate surveyors and valuers, succeeded in getting the appeal court to nullify Ekwunife’s election in December 2015."
The 1984 graduate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Principal Consultant of V. C. Umeh & Co, a firm of estate surveyors and valuers, succeeded in getting the appeal court to nullify Ekwunife’s election in December 2015.
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
A working life
Until 2001
State Treasurer
Peoples Democratic Party, Anambra State chapter
Founding member of the PDP in 1998; elected Anambra State treasurer of the party and resigned from the PDP in 2001 (ThisDay column, 2016). Start year not found (Wikipedia says 1999 - lead only).
Read the evidence · 1 source
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2016-07-24: "started his voyage in politics in 1998. He was then a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party, before joining forces with other progressive minds to form APGA in 2002."
started his voyage in politics in 1998. He was then a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party, before joining forces with other progressive minds to form APGA in 2002.
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2004–2015
National Chairman
All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
Elected acting national chairman by the National Working Committee on 15 December 2004 after the suspension of founding chairman Chekwas Okorie (expelled by the NEC on 11 January 2005); the Supreme Court record in SC.565/2014 has him as national chairman 'from the year 2006'. His term was renewed by NEC on 1 December 2010 and by a voice-vote motion at the convention of 10 February 2011. Fought off leadership suits by Chekwas Okorie (2005-2012), Jude Okuli (Enugu High Court 2012-2013) and Maxi Okwu (Federal High Court 2013 - Supreme Court 15 January 2016) - see the legal records. Handed over to Victor Oye at the national convention in Awka on Saturday 6 June 2015, saying he had led the party for eight years.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Supreme Court of Nigeria, Okwu & Anor v. Umeh & Ors, SC.565/2014 (NigeriaLII)
Briefly, the record of appeal shows that the 1st and 2nd respondents were the National Chairman and National Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) from the year 2006. At the meeting of the National Executive Committee of APGA held on the 1st December, 2010, it was resolved that the tenure of the reconstituted members of the National Working Committee be renewed for another four years. On the 10th February, 2011, the tenure of the appellants was extended by a motion for another four years in a convention of APGA.
- Daily Post
2015-06-06: "At the National Convention of the party held Saturday in Awka, Anambra State, a former Special Adviser to the former Abia state Governor, Dr. Orji Uzor-Kalu on Special Duties, Dr. Victor Ikechukwu Oye, emerged the National Chairman, taking over from Chief Victor Umeh"
At the National Convention of the party held Saturday in Awka, Anambra State, a former Special Adviser to the former Abia state Governor, Dr. Orji Uzor-Kalu on Special Duties, Dr. Victor Ikechukwu Oye, emerged the National Chairman, taking over from Chief Victor Umeh
- The Sun (tribute by Kelechi Obinna)
2016-07-19: "He was elected the acting National Chairman of APGA on December 15, 2004, by the National Working Committee (NWC), following the suspension of the party’s leader, Chief Chekwas Okorie. Okorie challenged his suspension and later expulsion by the National Executive Committee (NEC) on January 11, 2005, with 23 lawsuits from January 31, 2005 to March 25, 2011 when the Supreme Court upheld his expulsion from the party,"
He was elected the acting National Chairman of APGA on December 15, 2004, by the National Working Committee (NWC), following the suspension of the party’s leader, Chief Chekwas Okorie. Okorie challenged his suspension and later expulsion by the National Executive Committee (NEC) on January 11, 2005, with 23 lawsuits from January 31, 2005 to March 25, 2011 when the Supreme Court upheld his expulsion from the party,
- Daily Trust
2015-06-16: "Chief Victor Umeh had on June 6, 2015, convened a national convention of the party in Awka, where the party’s new leadership emerged and were handed over the party’s documents while the Supreme Court is yet to decide on the party’s leadership tussle, which it had adjourned to October."
Chief Victor Umeh had on June 6, 2015, convened a national convention of the party in Awka, where the party’s new leadership emerged and were handed over the party’s documents while the Supreme Court is yet to decide on the party’s leadership tussle, which it had adjourned to October.
- Supreme Court of Nigeria, Okwu & Anor v. Umeh & Ors, SC.565/2014 (NigeriaLII)
Until 2004
National Treasurer
All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
APGA national treasurer before he became national chairman in December 2004 (ThisDay column, 2016). Start year not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2016-07-24: "was APGA’s pioneer national vice chairman, South-east, and later national treasurer prior to his emergence as the national chairman in 2004. He was also elected state treasurer of PDP in Anambra State before his resignation from the party in 2001."
was APGA’s pioneer national vice chairman, South-east, and later national treasurer prior to his emergence as the national chairman in 2004. He was also elected state treasurer of PDP in Anambra State before his resignation from the party in 2001.
- The Sun (tribute by Kelechi Obinna)
2016-07-19: "He was elected the acting National Chairman of APGA on December 15, 2004, by the National Working Committee (NWC), following the suspension of the party’s leader, Chief Chekwas Okorie. Okorie challenged his suspension and later expulsion by the National Executive Committee (NEC) on January 11, 2005, with 23 lawsuits from January 31, 2005 to March 25, 2011 when the Supreme Court upheld his expulsion from the party,"
He was elected the acting National Chairman of APGA on December 15, 2004, by the National Working Committee (NWC), following the suspension of the party’s leader, Chief Chekwas Okorie. Okorie challenged his suspension and later expulsion by the National Executive Committee (NEC) on January 11, 2005, with 23 lawsuits from January 31, 2005 to March 25, 2011 when the Supreme Court upheld his expulsion from the party,
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2014
Delegate
National Conference 2014
Took part in the 2014 National Conference, where he championed South-East positions (ThisDay column, 2016); he later called for implementation of the conference report on taking his Senate oath in 2018.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Premium Times (NAN)
2018-01-18: "A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Victor Umeh, on Thursday took oath of office as senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District."
A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Victor Umeh, on Thursday took oath of office as senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District.
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2016-07-24: "He demonstrated these attributes much at the 2014 national conference, where he stood to be counted among those that championed the cause of the Igbo nation."
He demonstrated these attributes much at the 2014 national conference, where he stood to be counted among those that championed the cause of the Igbo nation.
- Premium Times (NAN)
Dates not recorded
Principal Consultant
V. C. Umeh & Co (estate surveyors and valuers)
Estate surveyor and valuer by profession; principal consultant of V. C. Umeh & Co, a firm of estate surveyors and valuers (ThisDay, 2016). Start year not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2016-07-24: "The 1984 graduate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Principal Consultant of V. C. Umeh & Co, a firm of estate surveyors and valuers, succeeded in getting the appeal court to nullify Ekwunife’s election in December 2015."
The 1984 graduate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Principal Consultant of V. C. Umeh & Co, a firm of estate surveyors and valuers, succeeded in getting the appeal court to nullify Ekwunife’s election in December 2015.
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
Dates not recorded
National Vice Chairman (South-East)
All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
Joined the founders of APGA (registered 2002); its pioneer national vice chairman for the South-East (ThisDay column, 2016). Years not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2016-07-24: "started his voyage in politics in 1998. He was then a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party, before joining forces with other progressive minds to form APGA in 2002."
started his voyage in politics in 1998. He was then a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party, before joining forces with other progressive minds to form APGA in 2002.
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
Dates not recorded
Founder
Victor Umeh Education Foundation
Scholarship foundation for indigent students, mainly in Anambra State (Leadership 2026; ThisDay 2016). In June 2026 he said he sponsors 331 Anambra Central students in universities.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Leadership
2026-07-22: "Nosike also highlighted Umeh’s interest in education through the Victor Umeh Education Foundation, which provides scholarships to indigent but academically gifted students, particularly in Anambra State"
Nosike also highlighted Umeh’s interest in education through the Victor Umeh Education Foundation, which provides scholarships to indigent but academically gifted students, particularly in Anambra State
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2016-07-24: "Umeh, a fellow of many national and international professional institutes, whose education foundation has granted scholarships to many indigent students in both secondary and tertiary institutions,"
Umeh, a fellow of many national and international professional institutes, whose education foundation has granted scholarships to many indigent students in both secondary and tertiary institutions,
- Realnews Magazine
2026-06-15: "Umeh said that the official results from the exercise showed he secured 11,964 votes, while his challenger polled 718 votes."
Umeh said that the official results from the exercise showed he secured 11,964 votes, while his challenger polled 718 votes.
- Leadership
The path into public service
2018–present
Senator
Anambra Central · Anambra · All Progressives Grand Alliance → Nigeria Democratic Congress
Took office
Interruption in recorded service: 11 Jun 2019 – 13 Jun 2023
Returned to office
One office history, including the recorded interruptions.
Read the evidence · 8 sources
- Premium Times
2018-01-14: "In an election that witnessed one of the lowest turnouts in history of elections in the country, Mr Umeh garnered 64,879 votes out of about 67000 votes cast in the seven local government areas of the zone."
In an election that witnessed one of the lowest turnouts in history of elections in the country, Mr Umeh garnered 64,879 votes out of about 67000 votes cast in the seven local government areas of the zone.
- Premium Times (NAN)
2019-02-25: "Mr Umeh lost to his arch rival Uche Ekwunife of PDP, while Stella Oduah won Anambra North and Ifeanyi Ubah emerged first senator-elect for Anambra South on the platform of the newly registered Young Progressives Party."
Mr Umeh lost to his arch rival Uche Ekwunife of PDP, while Stella Oduah won Anambra North and Ifeanyi Ubah emerged first senator-elect for Anambra South on the platform of the newly registered Young Progressives Party.
- Daily Post
2018-01-18: "In December 2015, Uche Ekwunife of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was sacked by the Appeal court following an appeal brought to it by Umeh."
In December 2015, Uche Ekwunife of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was sacked by the Appeal court following an appeal brought to it by Umeh.
- Premium Times (NAN)
2018-01-18: "A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Victor Umeh, on Thursday took oath of office as senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District."
A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Victor Umeh, on Thursday took oath of office as senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District.
- The Punch
2023-02-28: "Announcing the result in INEC office at Amawbia, Anambra State, the Returning Officer, Prof. Chuka Enuka, said Umeh polled 103,608 votes to defeat other candidates. Enuka said the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Dozie Nwankwo, polled 69,702 votes to come second, while the incumbent Senator Uche Ekwunife of the People’s Democratic Party came third with 49,532 votes."
Announcing the result in INEC office at Amawbia, Anambra State, the Returning Officer, Prof. Chuka Enuka, said Umeh polled 103,608 votes to defeat other candidates. Enuka said the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Dozie Nwankwo, polled 69,702 votes to come second, while the incumbent Senator Uche Ekwunife of the People’s Democratic Party came third with 49,532 votes.
- ThisDay
2023-08-08: "The new chairmen also included Isa Jubril (Customs), Elisha Abbo (Culture and Tourism), Victor Umeh (Diaspora), Lawal Usman (Education),"
The new chairmen also included Isa Jubril (Customs), Elisha Abbo (Culture and Tourism), Victor Umeh (Diaspora), Lawal Usman (Education),
- Premium Times (NAN)
2026-05-05: "“Please, accept the assurances of my highest regards,” Mr Umeh, who was elected into the upper chamber on the Labour Party (LP) platform in 2023, said."
“Please, accept the assurances of my highest regards,” Mr Umeh, who was elected into the upper chamber on the Labour Party (LP) platform in 2023, said.
- ARISE News
Affiliation corroboration reviewed 2026-09-23: Victor Umeh — NDC.
Life outside
the office.
Work, writing and public family connections. The experiences and relationships beyond a political career.
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Work & organisations
Dates not recorded
V. C. Umeh & Co (estate surveyors and valuers)
Principal Consultant · Real estate / estate surveying and valuation
Estate surveyor and valuer by profession; principal consultant of V. C. Umeh & Co, a firm of estate surveyors and valuers (ThisDay, 2016). Start year not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2016-07-24: "The 1984 graduate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Principal Consultant of V. C. Umeh & Co, a firm of estate surveyors and valuers, succeeded in getting the appeal court to nullify Ekwunife’s election in December 2015."
The 1984 graduate from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Principal Consultant of V. C. Umeh & Co, a firm of estate surveyors and valuers, succeeded in getting the appeal court to nullify Ekwunife’s election in December 2015.
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
Dates not recorded
All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
National Vice Chairman (South-East) · Politics (party office)
Joined the founders of APGA (registered 2002); its pioneer national vice chairman for the South-East (ThisDay column, 2016). Years not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2016-07-24: "started his voyage in politics in 1998. He was then a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party, before joining forces with other progressive minds to form APGA in 2002."
started his voyage in politics in 1998. He was then a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party, before joining forces with other progressive minds to form APGA in 2002.
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
Dates not recorded
Victor Umeh Education Foundation
Founder · founder · Education / philanthropy
Scholarship foundation for indigent students, mainly in Anambra State (Leadership 2026; ThisDay 2016). In June 2026 he said he sponsors 331 Anambra Central students in universities.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Leadership
2026-07-22: "Nosike also highlighted Umeh’s interest in education through the Victor Umeh Education Foundation, which provides scholarships to indigent but academically gifted students, particularly in Anambra State"
Nosike also highlighted Umeh’s interest in education through the Victor Umeh Education Foundation, which provides scholarships to indigent but academically gifted students, particularly in Anambra State
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2016-07-24: "Umeh, a fellow of many national and international professional institutes, whose education foundation has granted scholarships to many indigent students in both secondary and tertiary institutions,"
Umeh, a fellow of many national and international professional institutes, whose education foundation has granted scholarships to many indigent students in both secondary and tertiary institutions,
- Realnews Magazine
2026-06-15: "Umeh said that the official results from the exercise showed he secured 11,964 votes, while his challenger polled 718 votes."
Umeh said that the official results from the exercise showed he secured 11,964 votes, while his challenger polled 718 votes.
- Leadership
2004–2015
All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
National Chairman · Politics (party office)
Elected acting national chairman by the National Working Committee on 15 December 2004 after the suspension of founding chairman Chekwas Okorie (expelled by the NEC on 11 January 2005); the Supreme Court record in SC.565/2014 has him as national chairman 'from the year 2006'. His term was renewed by NEC on 1 December 2010 and by a voice-vote motion at the convention of 10 February 2011. Fought off leadership suits by Chekwas Okorie (2005-2012), Jude Okuli (Enugu High Court 2012-2013) and Maxi Okwu (Federal High Court 2013 - Supreme Court 15 January 2016) - see the legal records. Handed over to Victor Oye at the national convention in Awka on Saturday 6 June 2015, saying he had led the party for eight years.
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Supreme Court of Nigeria, Okwu & Anor v. Umeh & Ors, SC.565/2014 (NigeriaLII)
Briefly, the record of appeal shows that the 1st and 2nd respondents were the National Chairman and National Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) from the year 2006. At the meeting of the National Executive Committee of APGA held on the 1st December, 2010, it was resolved that the tenure of the reconstituted members of the National Working Committee be renewed for another four years. On the 10th February, 2011, the tenure of the appellants was extended by a motion for another four years in a convention of APGA.
- Daily Post
2015-06-06: "At the National Convention of the party held Saturday in Awka, Anambra State, a former Special Adviser to the former Abia state Governor, Dr. Orji Uzor-Kalu on Special Duties, Dr. Victor Ikechukwu Oye, emerged the National Chairman, taking over from Chief Victor Umeh"
At the National Convention of the party held Saturday in Awka, Anambra State, a former Special Adviser to the former Abia state Governor, Dr. Orji Uzor-Kalu on Special Duties, Dr. Victor Ikechukwu Oye, emerged the National Chairman, taking over from Chief Victor Umeh
- The Sun (tribute by Kelechi Obinna)
2016-07-19: "He was elected the acting National Chairman of APGA on December 15, 2004, by the National Working Committee (NWC), following the suspension of the party’s leader, Chief Chekwas Okorie. Okorie challenged his suspension and later expulsion by the National Executive Committee (NEC) on January 11, 2005, with 23 lawsuits from January 31, 2005 to March 25, 2011 when the Supreme Court upheld his expulsion from the party,"
He was elected the acting National Chairman of APGA on December 15, 2004, by the National Working Committee (NWC), following the suspension of the party’s leader, Chief Chekwas Okorie. Okorie challenged his suspension and later expulsion by the National Executive Committee (NEC) on January 11, 2005, with 23 lawsuits from January 31, 2005 to March 25, 2011 when the Supreme Court upheld his expulsion from the party,
- Daily Trust
2015-06-16: "Chief Victor Umeh had on June 6, 2015, convened a national convention of the party in Awka, where the party’s new leadership emerged and were handed over the party’s documents while the Supreme Court is yet to decide on the party’s leadership tussle, which it had adjourned to October."
Chief Victor Umeh had on June 6, 2015, convened a national convention of the party in Awka, where the party’s new leadership emerged and were handed over the party’s documents while the Supreme Court is yet to decide on the party’s leadership tussle, which it had adjourned to October.
- Supreme Court of Nigeria, Okwu & Anor v. Umeh & Ors, SC.565/2014 (NigeriaLII)
2014
National Conference 2014
Delegate · Public service (constitutional conference)
Took part in the 2014 National Conference, where he championed South-East positions (ThisDay column, 2016); he later called for implementation of the conference report on taking his Senate oath in 2018.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Premium Times (NAN)
2018-01-18: "A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Victor Umeh, on Thursday took oath of office as senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District."
A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Victor Umeh, on Thursday took oath of office as senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District.
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2016-07-24: "He demonstrated these attributes much at the 2014 national conference, where he stood to be counted among those that championed the cause of the Igbo nation."
He demonstrated these attributes much at the 2014 national conference, where he stood to be counted among those that championed the cause of the Igbo nation.
- Premium Times (NAN)
Until 2004
All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
National Treasurer · Politics (party office)
APGA national treasurer before he became national chairman in December 2004 (ThisDay column, 2016). Start year not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2016-07-24: "was APGA’s pioneer national vice chairman, South-east, and later national treasurer prior to his emergence as the national chairman in 2004. He was also elected state treasurer of PDP in Anambra State before his resignation from the party in 2001."
was APGA’s pioneer national vice chairman, South-east, and later national treasurer prior to his emergence as the national chairman in 2004. He was also elected state treasurer of PDP in Anambra State before his resignation from the party in 2001.
- The Sun (tribute by Kelechi Obinna)
2016-07-19: "He was elected the acting National Chairman of APGA on December 15, 2004, by the National Working Committee (NWC), following the suspension of the party’s leader, Chief Chekwas Okorie. Okorie challenged his suspension and later expulsion by the National Executive Committee (NEC) on January 11, 2005, with 23 lawsuits from January 31, 2005 to March 25, 2011 when the Supreme Court upheld his expulsion from the party,"
He was elected the acting National Chairman of APGA on December 15, 2004, by the National Working Committee (NWC), following the suspension of the party’s leader, Chief Chekwas Okorie. Okorie challenged his suspension and later expulsion by the National Executive Committee (NEC) on January 11, 2005, with 23 lawsuits from January 31, 2005 to March 25, 2011 when the Supreme Court upheld his expulsion from the party,
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
Until 2001
Peoples Democratic Party, Anambra State chapter
State Treasurer · Politics (party office)
Founding member of the PDP in 1998; elected Anambra State treasurer of the party and resigned from the PDP in 2001 (ThisDay column, 2016). Start year not found (Wikipedia says 1999 - lead only).
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- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2016-07-24: "started his voyage in politics in 1998. He was then a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party, before joining forces with other progressive minds to form APGA in 2002."
started his voyage in politics in 1998. He was then a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party, before joining forces with other progressive minds to form APGA in 2002.
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
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At the ballot
2027 · Senatorial primary
Nigeria Democratic Congress · Won · Anambra · Anambra Central
Record notes
constituency: Anambra Central Senatorial District · also listed as: Umeh Victor Chukwunonyelum · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 24, p.15; INEC name: UMEH VICTOR CHUKWUNONYELUM; age 64; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): PRIMARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE COMMUNITY SEC SCHOOL CERIFICATE UNN BSC · Primary: NDC primary (Option A4) on Friday 29 May 2026 across Anambra Central; Umeh declared candidate (Punch, 30 May 2026). Umeh said the official result was 11,964 votes to 718 for Pastor Nonso Nwabueze Oli; Oli rejected it and Daily Post (2 June 2026) reported Oli as the winner. INEC's final list names Umeh. No court case over the ticket found.
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- inecnigeria.org
Victor Umeh — senatorial 2027
- Realnews Magazine
2026-06-15: "Umeh said that the official results from the exercise showed he secured 11,964 votes, while his challenger polled 718 votes."
Umeh said that the official results from the exercise showed he secured 11,964 votes, while his challenger polled 718 votes.
- Daily Post
2026-06-02: "The biggest political shock from the exercise, however, remains the reported defeat of incumbent Senator Victor Umeh in the contest for the Anambra Central Senatorial ticket, a development that has triggered intense discussions within the party and across the state."
The biggest political shock from the exercise, however, remains the reported defeat of incumbent Senator Victor Umeh in the contest for the Anambra Central Senatorial ticket, a development that has triggered intense discussions within the party and across the state.
- The Punch
2026-05-30: "They emerged from primary elections for the party’s State and National Assembly tickets, held across the state on Friday. The exercise, conducted under Option A4, began with the accreditation of registered party members, and voting commenced in the afternoon with an impressive turnout among party members."
They emerged from primary elections for the party’s State and National Assembly tickets, held across the state on Friday. The exercise, conducted under Option A4, began with the accreditation of registered party members, and voting commenced in the afternoon with an impressive turnout among party members.
- inecnigeria.org
2023 · Senatorial election
Labour Party · Won · Anambra · Anambra Central
103,608 votes
Record notes
Declared by returning officer Prof. Chuka Enuka at Amawbia; APC 8,204, YPP 6,909. Ekwunife accepted the result. Two days before the poll (23 February 2023) the Court of Appeal, Awka restored his LP candidacy after the Federal High Court, Awka had disqualified him on 27 January 2023. No petition against his return was found.
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- The Punch
2023-02-23: "The Court of Appeal sitting in Awka on Thursday affirmed Victor Umeh as the Labour Party’s candidate for the Anambra Central Senatorial District in the 2023 elections. The court in its judgement ruled that the suit filed against Umeh at the Federal High Court in Awka was statute barred and lacked locus."
The Court of Appeal sitting in Awka on Thursday affirmed Victor Umeh as the Labour Party’s candidate for the Anambra Central Senatorial District in the 2023 elections. The court in its judgement ruled that the suit filed against Umeh at the Federal High Court in Awka was statute barred and lacked locus.
- The Punch
2023-02-28: "Announcing the result in INEC office at Amawbia, Anambra State, the Returning Officer, Prof. Chuka Enuka, said Umeh polled 103,608 votes to defeat other candidates. Enuka said the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Dozie Nwankwo, polled 69,702 votes to come second, while the incumbent Senator Uche Ekwunife of the People’s Democratic Party came third with 49,532 votes."
Announcing the result in INEC office at Amawbia, Anambra State, the Returning Officer, Prof. Chuka Enuka, said Umeh polled 103,608 votes to defeat other candidates. Enuka said the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Dozie Nwankwo, polled 69,702 votes to come second, while the incumbent Senator Uche Ekwunife of the People’s Democratic Party came third with 49,532 votes.
- Daily Post
2023-02-28: "the senator said she has accepted the outcome of the election and urged the constituents and critical stakeholders in the zone to support the Senator-elect as he prepares to represent the people in the 10th Senate."
the senator said she has accepted the outcome of the election and urged the constituents and critical stakeholders in the zone to support the Senator-elect as he prepares to represent the people in the 10th Senate.
- The Punch
2023 · Senatorial primary
All Progressives Grand Alliance · Lost · Anambra · Anambra Central
151 votes
Record notes
Delegate primary in Awka (returning officer Elizabeth Nwokeocha). He blamed a conspiracy in the party and moved to the Labour Party, which named him its Anambra Central candidate by 3 June 2022 (LP primary date and figures not found; only one 2023 primary record can be stored).
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- Premium Times (NAN)
2022-05-28: "Announcing the result of the election, Elizabeth Nwokeocha, the returning officer, said Mr Nwankwo won the election with a total of 162 votes ahead of Mr Umeh who had 151 votes."
Announcing the result of the election, Elizabeth Nwokeocha, the returning officer, said Mr Nwankwo won the election with a total of 162 votes ahead of Mr Umeh who had 151 votes.
- Daily Post
2022-05-28: "Another contestant in the race, Mr. Uzuegbunam Okagbue scored 10 votes to come third in the keenly contested primary election."
Another contestant in the race, Mr. Uzuegbunam Okagbue scored 10 votes to come third in the keenly contested primary election.
- The Punch
2022-06-03: "His defection is coming six days after he lost the APGA ticket to a member of the House of Representatives, Dozie Nwankwo, who currently represents the Anoacha/Dunukofia/Njikoka Federal Constituency."
His defection is coming six days after he lost the APGA ticket to a member of the House of Representatives, Dozie Nwankwo, who currently represents the Anoacha/Dunukofia/Njikoka Federal Constituency.
- Premium Times (NAN)
2019 · Senatorial election
All Progressives Grand Alliance · Lost · Anambra · Anambra Central
Record notes
As incumbent he lost to Uche Ekwunife (PDP); Sylvester Okonkwo (APC) also ran. Umeh said 81,429 votes were recorded for him; a NAN report on 25 February 2019 gave PDP 18,412 v APGA 14,403, which looks like a partial count - no full official tally read, so votes are not stored. He called for cancellation (26 Feb 2019); his petition EPT/AN/SEN/16/2019 was dismissed by the tribunal on 9 September 2019 and by the Court of Appeal, Enugu on 1 November 2019.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Premium Times (NAN)
2019-02-25: "Mr Umeh lost to his arch rival Uche Ekwunife of PDP, while Stella Oduah won Anambra North and Ifeanyi Ubah emerged first senator-elect for Anambra South on the platform of the newly registered Young Progressives Party."
Mr Umeh lost to his arch rival Uche Ekwunife of PDP, while Stella Oduah won Anambra North and Ifeanyi Ubah emerged first senator-elect for Anambra South on the platform of the newly registered Young Progressives Party.
- Premium Times
2019-11-02: "“Today, the Court Of Appeal, Enugu Division delivered Judgment in my Appeal filed in respect of the Anambra Central Senatorial District Election conducted on 23rd day of February, 2019. The justices of the court in a unanimous Judgment dismissed my appeal."
“Today, the Court Of Appeal, Enugu Division delivered Judgment in my Appeal filed in respect of the Anambra Central Senatorial District Election conducted on 23rd day of February, 2019. The justices of the court in a unanimous Judgment dismissed my appeal.
- Premium Times (NAN)
2019-03-20: "Mr Umeh, in a petition marked EPT/AN/SEN/16/2019/ filed by APGA and Umeh-petitioners had Sen. Uche Ekwunife of the PDP, PDP, INEC and Anambra senatorial district election Returning Officer as defendants."
Mr Umeh, in a petition marked EPT/AN/SEN/16/2019/ filed by APGA and Umeh-petitioners had Sen. Uche Ekwunife of the PDP, PDP, INEC and Anambra senatorial district election Returning Officer as defendants.
- Premium Times (NAN)
2019 · Senatorial primary
All Progressives Grand Alliance · Won · Anambra · Anambra Central
207 votes
Record notes
Affirmation primary at St. Mathew Catholic Church, Awka, witnessed by INEC; he was the only aspirant (207 of 209 delegate votes; two votes discountenanced).
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- Premium Times (NAN)
2018-10-03: "He polled 207 votes from available 209 delegate votes cast in the affirmative election which was witnessed by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)."
He polled 207 votes from available 209 delegate votes cast in the affirmative election which was witnessed by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
- Premium Times (NAN)
2018 · Senatorial election
All Progressives Grand Alliance · Won · Anambra · Anambra Central
64,879 votes
Record notes
Rerun of the 2015 election, fixed by INEC for 13 January 2018 after the Court of Appeal ordered it within 90 days. About 67,872 of 745,828 registered voters turned out; 13 other candidates. The MPPP candidate's petition (EPT/AN/SEN/01/2018) was struck out on 27 July 2018.
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- Premium Times
2017-11-26: "In a statement, Mohammed Haruna, a National Commissioner at INEC, said the commission has fixed January 13, 2018 for the conduct of the re-run election to fill the vacant seat."
In a statement, Mohammed Haruna, a National Commissioner at INEC, said the commission has fixed January 13, 2018 for the conduct of the re-run election to fill the vacant seat.
- Premium Times
2018-01-14: "In an election that witnessed one of the lowest turnouts in history of elections in the country, Mr Umeh garnered 64,879 votes out of about 67000 votes cast in the seven local government areas of the zone."
In an election that witnessed one of the lowest turnouts in history of elections in the country, Mr Umeh garnered 64,879 votes out of about 67000 votes cast in the seven local government areas of the zone.
- Premium Times
2015 · Senatorial election
All Progressives Grand Alliance · Annulled · Anambra · Anambra Central
77,129 votes
Record notes
INEC declared Uche Ekwunife (PDP) winner with 101,548 votes to Umeh's 77,129. The tribunal upheld her return on 9 October 2015; on Umeh's appeal the Court of Appeal, Enugu voided it on 7 December 2015 (not validly nominated by a valid PDP primary) and ordered a fresh election without her and the PDP. The rerun was held on 13 January 2018 (separate record).
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- Daily Post
2016-03-03: "The Enugu Division of the Court of Appeal, Thursday refused to set aside the earlier judgement it delivered on December 7, 2015, in respect of the Anambra Central senatorial district."
The Enugu Division of the Court of Appeal, Thursday refused to set aside the earlier judgement it delivered on December 7, 2015, in respect of the Anambra Central senatorial district.
- Daily Post
2017-02-10: "This was given consequent upon an appeal by the candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Umeh, against the tribunal verdict that upheld her victory from the March 28, 2015 Senate election."
This was given consequent upon an appeal by the candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Umeh, against the tribunal verdict that upheld her victory from the March 28, 2015 Senate election.
- Premium Times
2017-11-26: "At the March 28, 2015 National Assembly elections, Mrs. Ekwunife, was declared winner with 101,548 votes. But her main contender, Victor Umeh of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, who polled 77, 129 votes challenged her victory."
At the March 28, 2015 National Assembly elections, Mrs. Ekwunife, was declared winner with 101,548 votes. But her main contender, Victor Umeh of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, who polled 77, 129 votes challenged her victory.
- Daily Post
Recognition
Dike Anagbaluizu of Abagana
Abagana community
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- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2016-07-24: "quickly had to mend fences with the Dike Anagbaluizu of Abagana and the Ikenga of Oba."
quickly had to mend fences with the Dike Anagbaluizu of Abagana and the Ikenga of Oba.
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
Honorary doctorate, Tansian University, Umunya
Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State
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- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2016-07-24: "Nonetheless, the Ohamadike Ndigbo, who was recently conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by Tansian University, Umumya, Anambra State, rose to the challenge."
Nonetheless, the Ohamadike Ndigbo, who was recently conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by Tansian University, Umumya, Anambra State, rose to the challenge.
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
Ohamadike Ndigbo
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- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2016-07-24: "Nonetheless, the Ohamadike Ndigbo, who was recently conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by Tansian University, Umumya, Anambra State, rose to the challenge."
Nonetheless, the Ohamadike Ndigbo, who was recently conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by Tansian University, Umumya, Anambra State, rose to the challenge.
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
Ikenga of Oba
Oba community
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- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2016-07-24: "quickly had to mend fences with the Dike Anagbaluizu of Abagana and the Ikenga of Oba."
quickly had to mend fences with the Dike Anagbaluizu of Abagana and the Ikenga of Oba.
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
Great Supporter of Christ Evangelism
2025 · St. Charles Zone (Nsukka Catholic faithful), St. Patrick's Cathedral Parish, Awka
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- Leadership
2025-07-01: "the parish cathedral administrator, Rev. Fr. Anthony Nwafor on behalf of the zone presented a plaque and certificate with the inscription “Great Supporter Of Christ Evangelism” to each of the recipients as a symbol of the honour accorded them."
the parish cathedral administrator, Rev. Fr. Anthony Nwafor on behalf of the zone presented a plaque and certificate with the inscription “Great Supporter Of Christ Evangelism” to each of the recipients as a symbol of the honour accorded them.
- Leadership
Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR)
2014 · Federal Republic of Nigeria (President Goodluck Jonathan, 2013/2014 National Honours)
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Premium Times
2014-09-18: "CHIEF VICTOR UMEH POLITICIAN OFR"
CHIEF VICTOR UMEH POLITICIAN OFR
- ThisDay (column by Michael Jegede)
2016-07-24: "Umeh has numerous awards and honours, including the national honour of Officer of the Federal Republic, OFR."
Umeh has numerous awards and honours, including the national honour of Officer of the Federal Republic, OFR.
- Premium Times
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