Johnson Eguakhide Oghuma is a Nigerian politician. He was a member of the Nigerian House of representative representing Etsako Federal Constituency of Edo state. He was succeeded by Anamero Sunday Dekeri.
Early life and education Johnson Egwakhide Oghuma was born on 3 March 1960 in Fugar, Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. He attended St. John's Grammar School, Fugar, for his secondary education. He later obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Bendel State University (now Ambrose Alli University) in 1985 and earned a Master of Science degree in Economics from the University of Lagos in 1990. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria. Political career Oghuma served as a member of the Edo State House of Assembly before he was elected to the House of Representatives in a 2017 by-election to represent the Etsako East/Etsako West/Etsako Central Federal Constituency. He was re-elected in the 2019 general election and represented the constituency in the 9th National Assembly. In 2023 general election, he was succeeded by Anamero Sunday Dekeri. Controversies In 2020, Johnson Oghuma was charged by the ICPC for allegedly receiving a N1.6 million bribe from contractors of Feola Ventures Nigeria Ltd. The case was later withdrawn after Justice Adebukola Banjoko discharged and acquitted him of all charges.
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