Anambra State House of Assembly
About
The Anambra State House of Assembly is the legislative branch of the Anambra State Government in Nigeria. It is a unicameral body, meaning it has a single chamber, made up of 30 elected members who each represent one of the 30 constituencies in the state. The House makes laws for Anambra State and is based in Awka. Its constituencies are grouped into three senatorial zones: Anambra Central, Anambra North and Anambra South, with ten constituencies in each zone.
History
The Anambra State House of Assembly was created in 1991 when Anambra State itself was created. Its Speakers since then have included Dom Obiekwe (1992–1993), Emeka Anyaenatu (1993), Eucharia Okwunna (1993–1999), Barth Onugholu (1999–2003), Mike Balonwu (2003–2007), Anayo Nnebe (2007–2011), Chinwe C. Nwaebili (2011–2015), Rita O. Maduagwu (2015–2017), Uche Okafor (2019–2023) and Somtochukwu Udeze (2023–present). The House has also seen a series of defections of members between parties, including movements from the All Progressives Grand Alliance and the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress in September 2021.
Key Facts
Established
1991
Headquarters
Awka
Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly
Somtochukwu Udeze
Members
30