Okafor John

Chike Okafor is a Nigerian politician. He is serving currently as a member representing Ehime Mbano/Ihitte Uboma/Obowo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

Early life and marriage Chike Okafor was born on 15 November 1972 in Umuokeh, Obowo LGA, Imo State. He is married to Deaconess Akudo Okafor with three children. The federal lawmaker in October 2024 distributed bags of fertilizer to his constituents as part of support to promoting agricultural development and enhancing food security in Nigeria.

Legal challenge and victory An Appeal Court sitting in Lagos affirmed Chike Okafor as winner of the House of Representatives election for Ehime Mbano/Ihitte Uboma/Obowo Federal Constituency. This was in harmony with the early declaration by the Imo State Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, which nullified the election victory of Hon Jonas Okeke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in February 2023.

Religion Chike Okafor is a deacon and a Christian.

Awards and honors

Most Distinguished Lawmaker of the year, Face of Arise Afrika Awards Paul Harris Fellow Award, Rotary International Prince of Umuokeh Kingdom, Obowo Local Government Area, Imo State