Godwin Chukwunaenye Ezeemo

Godwin Chukwunaenye Ezeemo (born 1954) is a Nigerian businessman and politician, chairman of The Orient Group of companies and a member of the Progressive Peoples Alliance.

Early life and education

Godwin Chukwunaenye Ezeemo was born in 1954 in Umuchu, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. He attended St. Thomas Anglican Primary School, Umuchu, before proceeding to St. Peter's Secondary School, Achina, for his secondary education. He later studied Marketing at the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, where he obtained a Higher National Diploma (HND).

Political career

Ezeemo entered partisan politics as a member of the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA). He was the party's candidate in the 2010 Anambra State gubernatorial election, where he contested against incumbent governor Peter Obi and other candidates.

He joined the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and contested the 2017 Anambra State governorship election as the party's candidate. He was defeated by the incumbent governor, Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

In 2021, Ezeemo left the PDP and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). He later participated in political activities within the party and remained involved in public affairs in Anambra State.