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Uche Chukwumerije (Comrade, Ishikaraka) was born on 11 January, 1939 in Ogoja, Nigeria, is a Nigerian politician. Discover Uche Chukwumerije's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?
| Popular As |
Comrade, Ishikaraka |
| Occupation |
Politician, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur |
| Age |
76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
11 January, 1939 |
| Birthday |
11 January |
| Birthplace |
Ogoja, Nigeria |
| Date of death |
19 April, 2015 |
| Died Place |
Abuja, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
Niger
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Uche Chukwumerije Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Uche Chukwumerije height not available right now. We will update Uche Chukwumerije's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Who Is Uche Chukwumerije's Wife?
His wife is Princess Gloria Nwoyibo Iweka
| Family |
| Parents |
Sergeant (Sarji) Ogbonna Chukwumerije, Mrs Egejuru Chukwumerije |
| Wife |
Princess Gloria Nwoyibo Iweka |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Che Chidi, Kwame Ekwueme, Azuka Juachi, Dikeogu Egwuatu, Chaka Ikenna, Uchemruaka Obinna (Uche jnr), Kelechi Udoka, Chikadibia Yagazie |
Uche Chukwumerije Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Uche Chukwumerije worth at the age of 76 years old? Uche Chukwumerije’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Niger. We have estimated Uche Chukwumerije's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
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.
Chukwumerije was born on 11 January 1939 in Ogoja, in present day Cross River State of Nigeria, to Sergeant Ogbonna Chukwumerije (popularly called Sarji) and his third wife Mrs Egejuru Chukwumerije, both hailing from Isuochi in present day Abia State of Nigeria.
He was the 4th of his mother's eight children: Daniel, Roland, Ahamefula (Joe), Ucheruaka, Ifeyinwa, Rosa, Ochi, Onyekozuoro (Onyex).
He attended Methodist Central School, Nkwoagu, Isuochi, Abia State, 1943–52; Our Lady's High School, Onitsha, 1953–57; University College Ibadan, 1958–61, where he majored in Economics; Faith Bible College, Sango-Ota, 1991-92.
Head Features Desk, DailyTimes, 1961; News Desk, Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (now FRCN);
Chukwumerije served as Minister of Information and Culture under General Ibrahim Babangida and under the Interim National Government of Ernest Shonekan.
In the Fourth Republic, Chukwumerije was elected to the Senate on the Peoples Democratic Party's platform, but he fell out of favor with the party's leadership when he opposed the Third Term Agenda.
They had eight children: Che Chidi (1974-), Kwame Ekwueme (1975-1995), Azuka Juachi (1976-), Dikeogu Egwuatu (1979-), Chaka Ikenna (1980-), Uchemruaka Obinna (1982-), and the twins Kelechi Udoka (1983-) and Chikadibia Yagazie (1983-).
Chukwumerije and Princess Iweka were divorced in 1988.
Chukwumerije eventually decamped to the Progressive Peoples Alliance in 2006, and was reelected to the Senate on April 28, 2007.
One of their sons Chika won a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
Another son, Dike, is an acclaimed Nigerian writer, public speaker and performance poet.
Chukwumerije was reelected on the PDP platform in the April 2011 elections.
He died in office of lung cancer in 2015.
Chukwumerije was married to Princess Gloria N. Iweka.
