Darlington Nwokocha (born 16 August 1967) is a Nigerian politician who served as the senator representing Abia Central senatorial district from June to November 2023.[1] Before his election to the Senate, he was a member of the House of Representatives, representing Isiala-Ngwa North/Isiala-Ngwa South from 2015 to 2019. He served as the chairman on Insurance and Actuarial Matters during his time in the House.[2] Nwokocha was a member of the Abia State House of Assembly from 2007 to 2015.[3] His term in the senate was short-lived as a result of his election being nullified by the Court of Appeal of Nigeria.[4]
Darlington Nwokocha | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Abia Central | |
| In office 13 June 2023 – 4 November 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Theodore Orji |
| Succeeded by | Austin Akobundu |
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from Abia | |
| In office 9 June 2015 – 11 June 2023 | |
| Succeeded by | Ginger Onwusibe |
| Constituency | Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala-Ngwa South |
| Member of the Abia State House of Assembly | |
| In office June 2007 – June 2015 | |
| Constituency | Isiala Ngwa North |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 August 1967 |
| Political party | Labour Party (2023—present) |
| Other political affiliations | Peoples Democratic Party (before 2023) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Removal from Senate
editOn 4 November 2023, the Appeal Court of Nigeria sitting in Lagos, nullified Senator Darlington Nwokocha's election victory.[5] He had previously won at a lower tribunal but the judgment was appealed by his challenger Col Austin Akobundu (retd)[6] leading to his removal from the Senate. He is replaced by Col. Austin Akobundu who won his petition at the Court of Appeal.[7]
References
edit- ^ Silas, Don (27 February 2023). "Election result: INEC declares LP's Nwokocha winner of Abia Central Senatorial seat". Daily Post. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ "10th National Assembly Members - Voter - Validating the Office of the Electorate on Representation". orderpaper.ng. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Hon. Darlington Nwokocha | Isiala Ngwa North/South Federal Constituency". National Assembly. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
- ^ Ogundapo, Abdulqudus (4 November 2023). "Appeal Court sacks Senate minority whip". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ Chibuike, Daniel (4 November 2023). "Appeal Court sacks Senate Minority Whip Nwokocha". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ Arogbonlo, Israel (5 November 2023). "Appeal Court sacks Senate Minority Whip, Nwokocha". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
- ^ "PDP's Akobundu Sworn In As Abia Senator".