Rochas Okorocha
Governor of Imo State (29 May 2011 - 29 May 2019)
4
Offices
3
Achievements
5
Elections
0
Court cases
3
Sources
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- 1Profession
Businessman; Educator
- 2Previous Party Affiliations
ANPP, APGA (2011-2014); APC (2014-present)
- 3Political Ideology
Populist; pro-private education; controversial APC voice
- 4Spouse
Nneoma Nkechi Okorocha
- 5Children
Multiple children including Uloma Rochas-Nwosu (daughter)
- 6Family Background
Igbo Christian family from Ideato North
- 7Key Accountability Finding
Arrested by EFCC in May 2022 in a dramatic operation at his Abuja residence. Arraigned on alleged ₦7.9bn fraud charges. Trial remains ongoing as of May 2026. Multiple Federal High Court asset-forfeiture rulings against properties allegedly acquired with state funds. No conviction recorded.
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Rochas Okorocha
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About
Businessman; Educator
Ideology: Populist; pro-private education; controversial APC voice
Key Information
Years in Public Office—
Offices Held4
Political PartyAPC
Current OfficeFounder, Rochas Foundation College / Owelle of Imo
Personal
Age
63 years
Born
Sep 22, 1962
Place of Birth
Ideato North, Imo State
Education
Various Nigerian institutions (1980s)
Ethnicity
Igbo
Religion
Christianity
Offices Held
- — – PresentFounder, Rochas Foundation College / Owelle of Imo
- 2019 – 2023Senator (Imo West)
- 2011 – 2019Governor of Imo State
- 2003 – 2004Special Adviser to President Obasanjo on Inter-Party Affairs
Recent Achievements
- Free education programmeImplemented universal free primary, secondary and tertiary education in Imo State [src:profiles:details:v1]
- Imo infrastructureBuilt ring roads, fly-overs; controversial demolitions and reconstruction [src:profiles:details:v1]
- Rochas Foundation CollegesEstablished free private schools across Nigeria; 'Saving the Children' campaign [src:profiles:details:v1]