Darlington Nwokocha

Rt. Hon Darlington Nwokocha
Senator for Abia Central
In office 13 June 2023 – 4 November 2023
Preceded by	Theodore Orji
Succeeded by	Austin Akobundu
Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria from Abia
In office 9 June 2015 – 11 June 2023
Succeeded by	Ginger Onwusibe
Constituency	Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala-Ngwa South
Member of the Abia State House of Assembly
In office June 2007 – June 2015
Constituency	Isiala Ngwa North
Personal details
Born	(1967-08-16) 16 August 1967 (age 57)
Political party	Labour Party (2023—present)
Other political affiliations	Peoples Democratic Party (before 2023)
Occupation	Politician

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]

Removal from Senate

On 4 November 2023, the Appeal Court of Nigeria sitting in Lagos, nullified Senator Darlington Nwokocha's election victory.^[5] He had previously won at a lower tribunal but the judgment was appealed by his challenger Col Austin Akobundu (retd)^[6] leading to his removal from the Senate. He is replaced by Col. Austin Akobundu who won his petition at the Court of Appeal.^[7]

References

1. Silas, Don (27 February 2023). "Election result: INEC declares LP's Nwokocha winner of Abia Central Senatorial seat". Daily Post. 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 Nigeria. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
5. Chibuike, Daniel (4 November 2023). "Appeal Court sacks Senate Minority Whip Nwokocha". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
6. Arogbonlo, Israel (5 November 2023). "Appeal Court sacks Senate Minority Whip, Nwokocha". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
7. "PDP's Akobundu Sworn In As Abia Senator".