Chukwuemeka Ihedioha

Chukwuemeka Ihedioha, born on March 24, 1965, is a Nigerian politician and businessman who served as governor of Imo State from 2019 to 2020 before being removed from office by the Supreme Court in January 2020.

He was previously the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015 and a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), representing Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency of Imo State from 2003 to 2015.

Ihedioha holds the National Honor of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON). He briefly served as acting speaker of the Sokoto State House of Assembly in 2015.

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science (B.SC) in Food Science and Technology from the University of Lagos, completed in 1988, supplemented by executive courses from Stanford University and Harvard University.

From 1992 to 2003, he worked in communications roles, including as press officer and chief press secretary to the Senate, before entering politics.

He won a seat in the House of Representatives in 2003 and later became chair of the House Committee on Marine Transport, passing key maritime legislation.

As a member of the House, he served as chair of the Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa and chief whip. He also contributed to anti-corruption efforts by introducing policies like the Treasury Single Account (TSA) and Central Billing System (CBS).

During his tenure as governor of Imo State, Ihedioha implemented policies aimed at fiscal responsibility, including the Open Government System and reactivation of the Bureau for Public Procurement.

He is known for his efforts in reducing corruption in Imo State, which was named the least corrupt by the National Bureau for Statistics, and for extensive infrastructural projects.

Ihedioha resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in April 2024. His business interests include real estate, industrial farming, hospitality, and energy sectors.

He is married with four children and is a supporter of Arsenal football club, a table tennis enthusiast, and a philanthropist focused on development in Imo State.