Darlington Nwokocha

Rt. Hon
Darlington Nwokocha
Senator for Abia Central
In office
13 June 2023 – 4 November 2023
Preceded byTheodore Orji
Succeeded byAustin Akobundu
Member of the
House of Representatives of Nigeria
from Abia
In office
9 June 2015 – 11 June 2023
Succeeded byGinger Onwusibe
ConstituencyIsiala Ngwa North/Isiala-Ngwa South
Member of the Abia State House of Assembly
In office
June 2007 – June 2015
ConstituencyIsiala Ngwa North
Personal details
Born (1967-08-16) 16 August 1967
PartyLabour Party (2023—present)
Other political
affiliations
Peoples Democratic Party (before 2023)
OccupationPolitician

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]

Early life and education

Nwokocha (born 16 August 1967) is a native of Isiala Ngwa in Abia State, Nigeria. He received his primary and secondary education in Abia State before enrolling at the University of Calabar, where he obtained a bachelor's degree. He earned a master's degree in Environmental Pollution and Control and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Environmental Management from the same university.[5][6]

Political career

Nwokocha began his political career in Abia State, where he served as chairman of Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area.[7]

He was elected to the House of Representatives in the 2019 Nigerian general election to represent the Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala Ngwa South Federal Constituency of Abia State on the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). He served as a member of the 9th National Assembly from 2019 to 2023.[8]

In the 2023 Nigerian Senate election, Nwokocha was elected to the Nigerian Senate to represent Abia Central Senatorial District under the Labour Party.[9]

Removal from Senate

On 4 November 2023, the Appeal Court of Nigeria sitting in Lagos, nullified Senator Darlington Nwokocha's election victory.[10] He had previously won at a lower tribunal but the judgment was appealed by his challenger Col Austin Akobundu (retd)[11] leading to his removal from the Senate. He is replaced by Col. Austin Akobundu who won his petition at the Court of Appeal.[12]

References

  1. ↑ Silas, Don (27 February 2023). "Election result: INEC declares LP's Nwokocha winner of Abia Central Senatorial seat". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  2. ↑ "10th National Assembly Members - Voter - Validating the Office of the Electorate on Representation". orderpaper.ng. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  3. ↑ "Hon. Darlington Nwokocha | Isiala Ngwa North/South Federal Constituency". National Assembly. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  4. ↑ Ogundapo, Abdulqudus (4 November 2023). "Appeal Court sacks Senate minority whip". Premium Times. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  5. ↑ "Senator Darlington Nwokocha". National Assembly of Nigeria. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "Darlington Nwokocha: Profile". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  7. ↑ "Senator Darlington Nwokocha: Profile". Daily Trust. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  8. ↑ "Hon. Darlington Nwokocha". Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  9. ↑ "INEC declares Labour Party candidate winner of Abia Central Senate seat". Premium Times. Retrieved 14 July 2026.
  10. ↑ Chibuike, Daniel (4 November 2023). "Appeal Court sacks Senate Minority Whip Nwokocha". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  11. ↑ Arogbonlo, Israel (5 November 2023). "Appeal Court sacks Senate Minority Whip, Nwokocha". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  12. ↑ "PDP's Akobundu Sworn In As Abia Senator".
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