Chukwuma Nwazunku

Chukwuma Nwazunku is a Nigerian politician. He was a member representing Ohaukwu/Ebonyi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.[1][2]

Early life and education

Chukwuma Nwazunku was born in 1975 and hails from Ebonyi State. He completed his secondary education in 1992 at Abakiliki High School.[1]

Political career

In 2019, he was elected as a member representing Ohaukwu/Ebonyi Federal Constituency.[1] Ahead of the 2023 gubernatorial elections, Chukwuma picked the party form alongside his older brother, Dr. Augustine Nwazunku, both under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).[3] He served as Speaker, Ebonyi State House of Assembly, and faced impeachment twice.[1][4] In May 2025, he defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).[2]

Award

  • Akwamini-Eka I of Ebonyi State[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Hon. Chukwuma Nwazunku biography, net worth, age, family, contact & picture". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
  2. ^ a b Nwankwo, Casmir (2025-05-30). "Ebonyi ex-speaker, Nwazunku dumps PDP, defects to APC". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-06-07.
  3. ^ Nation, The (2022-03-29). "2023: Two brothers, ex-Minister pick Ebonyi Gov forms". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
  4. ^ eribake, akintayo (2014-07-22). "Ebonyi: Intrigues that enthroned Madam Speaker". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-27.


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