Fourteen lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly are from Anambra State – three in the Senate and eleven in the House of Representatives. This article by Catherine Onyeka tells you about them and the constituencies they represent
Anambra State, created on 27 August 1991, is located in the south- east geopolitical zone. While Awka is the state capital, the largest city is Onitsha. The state is currently governed by Charles C. Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
Senators from Anambra state
Anambra State has three senators representing the three senatorial districts. They are:
Senator Victor Umeh
Sen. Umeh is 62 years old, He is on his second term as senator representing Anambra Central senatorial district in the 10th Assembly under the platform of the Labour Party (LP). Click on this link for more information on Sen. Umeh and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Senator Tony Nwoye
Sen. Nwoye is a first term senator representing Anambra North senatorial district in the 10th Assembly under the platform of Labour Party (LP). The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2015 as a member of the House of Representatives representing Anambra east/west federal constituency. Click on this link for more information on Sen. Nwoye and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Senator Ifeanyi Patrick Ubah
Sen. Ubah is a second term senator representing Anambra South senatorial district in the 10th Assembly under the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was elected originally under the banner of the Young Progressive Party (YPP). Click on this link for more information on Sen. Ubah and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Members of House of Representatives from Anambra State
There are eleven members of the House of Representatives from Anambra State. There are three females and eight males in the contingent. The Anambra contingent comprises members from LP (6), APGA (3), and YPP (2). See the lineup below:
Rep. Okafor Dominic Ifeanyi
Rep. Okafor, 57 year-old lawmaker, is a first term member representing Aguata federal constituency in the 10th Assembly under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Click on this link for more information on Rep. Okafor and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Aniekwe Peter Udogalanya
The 54-year-old lawmaker is a first term member representing Anambra east/Anambra west federal constituency in the 10th Assembly under the Labour Party (LP). Click on this link for more information on Rep. Udogalanya and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly
Rep. Orogbu Obiageli
The 48-year-old female lawmaker is a first term member representing Awka north/Awka south federal constituency in the 10th Assembly under the Labour Party (LP) platform. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Orogbu and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Okonkwo Uchenna Harris
Rep. Okonkwo, 38-year-old lawmaker, is a first term member representing Idemili north/Idemili south federal constituency in the 10th Assembly under the Labour Party (LP). The lawmaker is the deputy chairman, House committee on food and drug administration and control. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Okonkwo and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Agbodike Paschal A
Rep. Agbodike is a first term member representing Ihiala federal constituency in the 10th Assembly under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The 44 year-old lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2019 as deputy speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing Ihiala in 2019 – 2023. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Agbodike and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Ozodinobi George Ibezimako
The 67 years old lawmaker is a second term member representing Njikoka/Dunukofia/Anaocha federal constituency in the 10th Assembly under the Labour Party (LP). He is the House Deputy Minority Whip. His legislative journey as a member of the House of Representatives began in 2003 and returned to parliament in 2023. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Ozodinobi and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Peter Ifeanyichukwu Uzokwe
The 50 year-old lawmaker is a first term member representing Nnewi north-south/Ekwusigo federal constituency in the 10th Assembly under the Young Progressives Party (YPP). In 2011, he unsuccessfully contested for the Anambra State House of Assembly under the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Click on this link for more information on Rep. Uzokwe and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Victor Afamefuna ogene
The 58 year-old lawmaker is a returning member representing Ogbaru federal constituency in the 10th Assembly under the Labour Party (LP). He is chairman, House committee on renewable energy and also the Labour Party caucus leader in the House. He served as deputy chairman of the House committee on media and public affairs in the 7th assembly. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Ogene and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Emeka Idu Godwin Obiajulu
The 63 year-old lawmaker is a first term member representing Onitsha north/Onitsha south federal constituency in the 10th Assembly under the Labour Party (LP). The lawmaker began his legislative journey in 2011 as a member representing Onitsha North II Constituency and was deputy minority leader at the Anambra State House Of Assembly under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Click on this link for more information on Rep. Obiajulu and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Nnabuife Chinwe Clara
The 54 year-old female lawmaker is a first term member representing Orumba north/south federal constituency in the 10th Assembly under the Young Progressives Party (YPP). The lawmaker began her legislative journey in 2019 but was unsuccessful in the general election and she was finally elected to become one of three women elected to the 10th National Assembly from Anambra state. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Nnabuife and to track he legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Gwacham Maureen Chinwe
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