Edo State, in the south-south of Nigeria, has a total twelve members in the National Assembly, comprising of three senators and nine representatives in the House
Edo, a state in the south-south part of Nigeria, has Benin City as the capital, which is the fourth largest city in Nigeria. Nicknamed ‘heartbeat of the nation.’ Edo was created in 1991 from the former Bendel State. Edo State comprises eighteen (18) Local Government Areas. It is currently governed by Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who emerged as the tenth governor of the state in 2023.
Senators from Edo State
Edo state has three senators representing the three senatorial districts. They are:
Senator Adams Aliu Oshiomhole
Sen. Oshiomhole is a first-time senator representing the Edo north senatorial district under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He is a former national chairman of the APC; he previously served as the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) from 1999 to 2007; and as the governor of Edo State from 2008 to 2016. He was named chairman, Senate committee on interior of the 10th senate. Click on this link for more information on Sen. Oshiomhole and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Senator Imasuen Neda Bernards
Sen. Imasuen is a first-time senator representing Edo south senatorial district under the platform of the Labour Party (LP). He was born on the 29th of June, 1958. Click on this link for more information on Sen. Bernards and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly
Senator Okpebholo Monday
Sen. Okpebholo is the senator representing Edo central senatorial district under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In February 2024, he won the Edo state APC gubernatorial primary election to emerge flagbearer of the party for the forthcoming election. Click on this link for more information on Sen. Okpebholo and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly
Members of House of Representatives from Edo State:
There are nine members of the House of Representatives from Edo State. The Edo contingent comprises members from APC, PDP and LP. See the line-up below:
Rep. Dekeri Anamero Sunday
Rep. Dekeri is a second-time member of the national assembly, representing Etsako east/Etsako west/Etsako central federal constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Click on this link for more information on Rep. Dekeri and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Idahosa Dennis
Rep. Idahosa is a second term member representing Ovia north-east/Ovia south-west federal constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was born on 8 November 1980. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Idahosa and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Iyawe Esosa
Rep. Iyawe is a first-time member of the House of Representatives representing Orede federal constituency under the platform of the Labour Party (LP). He was Born on March 1st, 1983. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Iyawe and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Julius Omozuanvbo Ihonvbere
Rep. Ihonvbere is currently serving his second term as a member of the House of Representatives representing Owan west/Owan east federal constituency in the 10th National Assembly. He is the majority leader of the 10th House. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Ihonvbere and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Ohiozojeh Peter Akpatason
Rep. Akpatason is serving his second term as member representing Akoko Edo federal constituency in the 10th House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Click on this link for more information on Rep. Akpatason and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly
Rep. Okojie Henry Odianosen
Rep. Okojie is a first-time member in the 10th House of Representatives. He is representing Esan north-east/Esan south-east federal constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was born on 15th May, 1979. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Okojie and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly
Rep. Omoruyi Murphy Osaro
Rep. Osaro is a first-time member in the 10th National Assembly representing Egor /Ikpoba-Okha federal constituency under the platform of the Labour Party (LP). He was born on 6th August, 1968. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Osaro and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
Rep. Onobun Marcus Iziegbeaya
Rep. Onobun is a first time member representing Esan central/Esan west/Igueben federal constituency under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He had served as Speaker, Edo state House of Assembly in 2020. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Marcus and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly
Rep. Osawaru Billy Famous Adesuwa
Rep. Osawaru is a first-time member representing Orhionmwon/Uhunmwode federal constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He is the vice chairman, committee on poverty alleviation. He was born on October 7th, 1971. Click on this link for more information on Rep. Osawaru and to track his legislative contributions in the 10th National Assembly.
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Abraham
November 13, 2024 at 6:11 pm
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