Achike Udenwa
Achike Udenwa is a Nigerian politician and former governor of Imo State, known for his candid views on the electoral process in Nigeria. Recently, Udenwa claimed that elections can be easily bought by politicians with sufficient financial resources, highlighting the influence of money over key institutions such as the Independent National Electoral Commission and law enforcement. As a member of the Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees, he has voiced concerns about the transactional nature of Nigerian politics and the need for reform to ensure credible leadership.
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Achike Udenwa is a former Imo State Governor who also condemned the marginalization of the region.
PDP crisis worsens as South-East caucus mulls defection
Nigeria· 2025-05-15
Achike Udenwa was included in the delegation visiting former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Ganduje, APC NWC members visit Buhari in KadunaNigeria· 2025-04-12
Atiku was flanked by a delegation of notable political figures, including former governor Achike Udenwa.
‘A joint venture doomed to fail,' Ganduje dismisses Atiku, others' coalition talkNigeria· 2025-04-12Other notable delegates that accompanied Atiku on the visit included former governors Gabriel Suswan, Jibrilla Bindow, and Achike Udenwa.
Our visit to Buhari not for coalition talks – AtikuNigeria· 2025-04-12
The delegation included former Imo Governor Achike Udenwa.
'It was just lunch, not politics', El-Rufai clears air on visit to BuhariNigeria· 2025-04-11
Former governor of Imo State, Achike Udenwa, visited former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Atiku, El-Rufai, others visit Buhari in KadunaNigeria· 2025-04-11Achike Udenwa, a former Imo governor, recently raised the alarm over potent threats to democracy.
Role of money in Nigeria’s democracyNigeria· 2025-03-31
Former Governor of Imo State, Achike Udenwa, has claimed that elections in Nigeria can be bought by politicians with enough money.
Money can buy elections in Nigeria—Ex-governor UdenwaNigeria· 2025-03-02