Theodore Orji

Theodore Ahamefule Orji CON (born 09[2] November 1950)[3] is a Nigerian politician who served as the senator representing Abia Central senatorial district from 2015 to 2023.

[4] He was formerly a career civil servant, and served as the chief of staff to Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu.

[11] In December 2006, Senator Orji won the gubernatorial primaries of the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) to contest the 2007 governorship elections in Abia State.

[16] He is also responsible for the Reconstruction of the Abia State House of Assembly as well as the construction of 28 constituency offices at the complex for members of parliaments.

The petition, filed by the Fight Corruption: Save Nigeria Group, outlined over ₦500 billion in public funds that were allegedly stolen by Orji and his family.

Orji has been recognised and conferred many traditional titles, including Ochendo Ibeku, Utuagbaigwe of Ngwaland, and Ohazurume of Abia South.