Interested in discovering more about the senators who represent Anambra State in Nigeria? This guide offers a detailed overview of all present Anambra State senators, including their names, affiliated political parties, and the districts they serve. This data is valuable for citizens aiming to keep up with their elected representatives.
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Current Senators Representing Anambra State
| Name | Constituency | Term | Gender | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okechikwu Tony Nwoye | Anambra North | 2023 – now | Male | LP |
| Chukwunonyelu Victor Umeh | Anambra Central | 2023 – now | Male | APGA |
| Ifeanyi Patrick Ubah | Anambra South | 2023 – now | Male | APC |
1. Okechikwu Tony Nwoye
Tony Nwoye, elected as Senator for Anambra North, took office in June 2023, replacing Stella Oduah. His political journey started in the Nigerian House of Representatives, serving the Anambra East/West constituency.
He has aligned with various parties, such as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the All Progressives Congress (APC), and now the Labour Party (LP).
Born on September 13, 1974, in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria, Nwoye completed his secondary education at Metropolitan Secondary School in Onitsha.
He earned a medical degree from the University of Nigeria College of Medicine and later studied at Ebonyi State University, where he qualified as a medical doctor.
Nwoye’s political involvement began during his medical studies, where he engaged in student union activities and took on leadership roles.
He made history as the first medical student to become the speaker of the student union House of Representatives at the University of Nigeria.
Over time, he advanced in politics, serving as Assistant Secretary of the Anambra State PDP Executive Committee in 2005 and later becoming the youngest State Chairman of a major Nigerian political party at age 31.
Beyond politics, Nwoye is a businessman, founding and serving as a non-executive Director of Vintage Consolidated Ltd.
In 2015, he won a case at the Election Tribunal, confirming his role as the representative for Anambra East and West in the Federal House of Representatives.
However, his 2014 attempt to become Anambra State governor under the PDP was unsuccessful.
2. Chukwunonyelu Victor Umeh
Senator (Dr.) Victor C. Umeh, OFR, serves Anambra Central Senatorial District in Nigeria’s 10th Senate. Born on July 19, 1962, in Aguluzigbo, Anambra State, Umeh graduated with a BSc in Economics from the University of Nigeria Nsukka.
A respected Economist and Public Servant, he has excelled in both public and private sectors. His political career began in 1998 with the Peoples Democratic Party before co-founding the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in 2002.
As APGA’s National Chairman, he guided the party to notable electoral successes in Anambra and other regions.
Umeh has been honored for his contributions to governance and democracy, receiving the Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) and the Papal Knighthood of St. Sylvester, KSS.
He is a strong advocate for justice and equality, particularly for Anambra’s and Nigeria’s citizens.
Through his Victor Umeh Education Foundation (VUEF), he supports underprivileged students, with over 220 benefiting from scholarships.
3. Ifeanyi Patrick Ubah
Ifeanyi Ubah represents Anambra South Senatorial District in the Nigerian Senate. A well-known politician, entrepreneur, and businessman, he was born on September 15, 1971, in Lagos, Nigeria.
He became Senator on February 24, 2019, succeeding Andy Uba. Ubah is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In business, he founded Capital Oil (CCO) in 2001, known for its widespread network of facilities and outlets, mainly in Nigeria’s Southeast and Southwest regions.
Raised in Otolo, Nnewi, Anambra State, Ubah faced financial hardships, causing him to leave school early at a young age.
Despite this, he ventured into business, starting with the export of motor tires and spare parts across Nigeria.
addition to his commercial activities, Ubah has played a prominent role in Nigerian politics.
He ran for Anambra State governor in 2014 under the Labour Party and secured the Anambra South Senatorial election in 2019 under the Young Progressive Party (YPP) before joining the APC.
Ubah is married to Uchenna Ubah, and they have five children.
He also supports charitable initiatives through his Ifeanyi Ubah Foundation.
In September 2022, Ubah narrowly survived an assassination attempt when attackers fired on his convoy in Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra State, tragically killing five people, including two policemen.
