Okechukwu Eze

Okechukwu Ezea ( (11 August 1963 – 18 November 2025) was a Nigerian politician, lawyer, and businessman, who served as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Enugu North Senatorial District from June 2023 to November 2025.

Early life and education Okechukwu Ezea was born in Enugu State, Nigeria, to Theresa (née Attamah) and James Ezea from Enugu State. He attended Community Primary School, Umachi in Enugu-Ezike, and Nsukka High School in Nsukka for his primary and secondary education respectively. Ezea proceeded to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where he studied political science, graduating with a BSc in 1986. Ezea also had his LL.B and LL.M in law from the University of Lagos, Akoka.

In 2013, Ezea co-founded part of the All Progressive Congress in Enugu and he became the candidate in 2015. In 2018, Ezea was appointed by Muhammadu Buhari as the Chairman of the governing board, Federal Medical Centre in Jalingo, Taraba State, a position he held until he resigned in 2022 to join the Labour Party. On 25 February 2023, Ezea was elected as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria where he represented Enugu North Senatorial District.

Death Ezea died in Lagos State on 18 November 2025, at the age of 62, reportedly while undergoing a leg amputation.