Olaka Nwogu

Olaka Nwogu
Member of the Senate of Nigeria for Rivers South East
In office
Mar 2015 – Dec 2015
Preceded byMagnus Abe
ConstituencyRivers South East
Member of the House of Representatives
In office
1999–2011
ConstituencyTai–Eleme–Oyigbo
Chairman (Mayor) of Eleme
Personal details
Born (1965-01-26) 26 January 1965
Rivers State, Nigeria
PartyPeople's Democratic Party
Alma materUniversity of Port Harcourt

Olaka Nwogu (born 26 January 1965) is a Nigerian Business Man, Civil Servant and Politician who was a member of the House of Representatives from 1999 until 2011 for People's Democratic Party. He represented the constituency of Tai–Eleme–Oyigbo.[1] Prior to being elected to the House, he served as Mayor (chairman) of Eleme local government area in Rivers State. In March 2015, he contested for the seat of Senator in the National Assembly and won by 408,353 votes, defeating incumbent Sen. Magnus Abe of the All Progressives Congress,[2] but later lost in the tribunal.[3]

In addition to his political career, Nwogu has also ventured into business. He is currently the Chairman and CEO of Landmark Hotel in D-line and Hinterland Construction Company in Eleme.[4]

Early life and education

Olaka Johnson Nwogu was born on 26 January 1965 in Rivers State, Nigeria.

He attended Stella Maris College, Port Harcourt, where he obtained his West African School Certificate. He later studied Marketing at the University of Port Harcourt and obtained a master's degree in Business Administration from the same institution..[5][6][7]


Career

Before entering elective politics, Olaka Johnson Nwogu was involved in business and public service. He served as Chairman of Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State before his election to the Nigerian House of Representatives.

He also established business interests, including involvement in the hospitality and construction sectors.[8][9]


Political career

Olaka Johnson Nwogu began his political career in Rivers State, where he served as Chairman of Eleme Local Government Area before entering the National Assembly.

He was elected to the Nigerian House of Representatives in 1999 to represent Tai–Eleme–Oyigbo Federal Constituency on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He was re-elected in subsequent elections and served in the House of Representatives until 2011.

In 2015, Nwogu contested for the Rivers South-East Senatorial District seat in the Nigerian Senate. He won the election but his victory was later challenged in court, and the result was nullified. He subsequently lost the re-run election.[10][11][12][13]


Legislative activities

During his tenure in the Nigerian House of Representatives, Olaka Johnson Nwogu participated in legislative activities as a member representing Tai–Eleme–Oyigbo Federal Constituency.

He served as Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream).[14][15][16]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Onukwugha, Anayo (24 September 2010). "Bankole Moves to Save Rivers' Lawmakers". Leadership. Retrieved 1 April 2015 – via AllAfrica.
  2. ↑ "PDP clears National Assembly seats in Rivers". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 30 March 2015. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "Appeal Court Unseats Senator Olaka Nwogu Of Rivers State | Sahara Reporters". saharareporters.com. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  4. ↑ "About". landmarkhotels.com.ng. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  5. ↑ "Honorable Olaka Johnson Nwogu". nassnig.org. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  6. ↑ "National Assembly of Nigeria | People's Parliament". www.nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
  7. ↑ Udo, Mary (2017-03-23). "NWOGU, Sen. Olaka Johnson". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
  8. ↑ lentarex. "Landmark Hotels | Port Harcourt Hotels | Hotels in Port Harcourt". Landmark Hotels Port Harcourt. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
  9. ↑ Udo, Mary (2017-03-23). "NWOGU, Sen. Olaka Johnson". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
  10. ↑ "Vanguard News". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
  11. ↑ Akpan, Samuel (2026-06-21). "Wike PDP's Olaka Nwogu wins Rivers south-east senatorial by-election". TheCable. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
  12. ↑ "Channels Television". Channels Television. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
  13. ↑ Naku, Dennis (2026-06-21). "INEC declares PDP winner of Rivers South East Senatorial bye-election". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
  14. ↑ "THISDAYLIVE – Truth and Reason". This Day. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
  15. ↑ "National Assembly of Nigeria | People's Parliament". nass.gov.ng. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
  16. ↑ "Vanguard News". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-07-24.
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