Uche Chukwumerije
Uche Chukwumerije | |
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| Senator for Abia North | |
| In office 29 May 2003 – 19 April 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Ike Nwachukwu |
| Succeeded by | Mao Ohabunwa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 January 1939 Ogoja, Nigeria |
| Died | 19 April 2015 (aged 75) Abuja, Nigeria |
| Resting place | Ngogo Isuochi, Abia State, Nigeria |
| Political party | PDP |
| Other political affiliations | Socialist Workers and Farmers Party (SWAFP), People's Redemption Party (PRP), Progressive People's Alliance (PPA) |
| Spouse | Princess Gloria Nwoyibo Iweka |
| Children | Che Chidi, Kwame Ekwueme, Azuka Juachi, Dikeogu Egwuatu, Chaka Ikenna, Uchemruaka Obinna (Uche jnr), Kelechi Udoka, Chikadibia Yagazie |
| Parent(s) | Sergeant (Sarji) Ogbonna Chukwumerije, Mrs Egejuru Chukwumerije |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
| Occupation | Politician, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur |
| Profession | Economist |
| Nickname(s) | Comrade, Ishikaraka |
Uche Chukwumerije // ⓘ, (11 January 1939 – 19 April 2015), popularly referred to as "Comrade Chukwumerije" because of his lifelong socialist beliefs, was elected a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in April 2003, representing Abia North Senatorial District.