Matthew Nwogu is a Nigerian politician who is currently serving as a member representing Aboh Mbaise/Ngor okpala Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives of Imo State.[1][2]
Matthew Nwogu | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from Imo | |
| Right Honorable | |
| Constituency | Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency |
| Assumed office June 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 December 1960 |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer |
Early life
editPolitical career
editIn 2023, he was elected under the platform of the Labour Party to represent Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, while defeating close rivals, Mr. Akwitti Ifeanyi Godwin of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Mr. Agulanna Albert Chibuzor of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).[5]
Legal challenge and victory
editAt the Imo State National and State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal, the APC candidate, Mr. Akwitti Chibuzor was not satisfied with the Labour Party lawmaker's victory and took the case to the Tribunal and Appeal court. In November, 2023 Hon. Justice Gumel dismissed the case and announced Mathew Nwogu as the winner.[6][7]
References
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- ^ "10th National Assembly Members - Voter - Validating the Office of the Electorate on Representation". orderpaper.ng. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "ShineYourEye". www.shineyoureye.org. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Mathew Nwogu wins Ngor/Okpala-Aboh Mbaise Federal Constituency". News Tap. 2023-02-26. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ Soyele, Olugbenga (2023-11-04). "Imo Reps Seat: LP's Nwogu Wins At Appeal Court". Retrieved 2024-12-09.
- ^ "Imo Reps Seat: A'Court Upholds LP's Nwogu – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 2023-11-04. Retrieved 2024-12-09.