This post contained the political history of Abia State, South East of Nigeria National Assembly (senatorial and house of representative) with the names of their representatives and dates.
The Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Abia comprises three Senators representing Abia Central, Abia South, and Abia North, and eight Representatives representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South, Bende, Isuikwato/Umunneochi, Arochukwu/Ohafia, Aba North/Aba South, Ukwa East/Ukwa West, Isiala Ngwa North/South and Obingwa/Osisioma/Ugbunagbo.
Abia Central Senatorial Zone / District
Abia Central is a senatorial zone/district in Abia State, comprising of the entire geographical areas of:
- Ikwuano Local Government Area
- Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area
- Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area
- Umuahia North Local Government Area
- Umuahia South Local Government Area
Abia North Senatorial Zone / District
Abia North is a senatorial zone/district in Abia State, comprising of the entire geographical areas of:
- Arochukwu Local Government Area
- Bende Local Government Area
- Isuikwuato Local Government Area
- Ohafia Local Government Area
- Umu – Nneochi Local Government Area
Abia South Senatorial Zone / District
Abia South is a senatorial zone/district in Abia State, comprising of the entire geographical areas of:
- Aba North Local Government Area
- Aba South Local Government Area
- Obingwa Local Government Area
- Osisioma Local Government Area
- Ugwunagbo Local Government Area
- Ukwa East Local Government Area
- Ukwa West Local Government Area
Senatorial zones in Nigeria are typically made up of a group of local government areas in a particular state and are represented by a Senator at the National House of Assembly.
NIGERIAN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DELEGATION FROM ABIA STATE.
The 4th National Assembly (1999 – 2003)
The senators and representatives of the 4th National Assembly were:
Senator Bob Nwannunu ANPP Abia Central 1999–2003
Senator Adolphus Wabara PDP Abia South 1999–2003
Senator Ike Nwachukwu PDP Abia North 1999–2003
Representative Iheanacho Obioma PDP Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South 1999–2003
Representative Njoku Nnamdi PDP Bende 1999–2003
Representative Uchechukwu N. Maduako PDP Isuikwato/Umunneochi 1999–2003
Representative Mao Arukwe Ohuabunwa PDP Arochukwu/Ohafia 1999–2003
Representative Anthony Eze Enwereuzor ANPP Aba North/Aba South 1999–2003
Representative Macebuh Chinonyerem PDP Ukwa East/Ukwa West 1999–2003
Representative Nwakanwa Chimaobi PDP Isiala Ngwa North/South 1999–2003
Representative Clifford Ohiagu PDP Obingwa/Osisioma/Ugbunagbo 1999–2003
The 5th National Assembly (2003 – 2007)
The senators and representatives of the 5th National Assembly were:
Senator Chris Adighije PDP Abia Central 2003–2007
Senator Adolphus Wabara PDP Abia South 2003–2007
Senator Uche Chukwumerije PDP Abia North 2003–2007
Representative Atuma Emeka PDP Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South 2003–2007
Representative Mba Ajah PDP Bende 2003–2007
Representative Uchechukwu N. Maduako PDP Isuikwato/Umunneochi 2003–2007
Representative Mao Arukwe Ohuabunwa PDP Arochukwu/Ohafia 2003–2007
Representative Nnanna Uzor Kalu AD Aba North/Aba South 2003–2007
Representative Macebuh Chinonyerem PDP Ukwa East/Ukwa West 2003–2007
Representative Anayo Damian Ozurumba PDP Isiala Ngwa North/South 2003–2007
Representative Nkechi Justina Nwaogu PDP Obingwa/Osisioma/Ugbunagbo
2003–2007.
The 6th National Assembly (2007 – 2011)
The senators and representatives of the National Assembly were:
Senator Nkechi Justina Nwaogu PDP Abia Central 2007–2011
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe PDP Abia South 2007–2011
Senator Uche Chukwumerije PPA Abia North 2007–2011
Representative Stanley U. Ohajuruka PPA Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South 2007–2011
Representative Nnenna Ijeome Ukeje PDP Bende 2007–2011
Representative Nkiru Onyejiocha PDP Isuikwato/Umunneochi 2007–2011
Representative Uduma Kalu PDP Arochukwu/Ohafia 2007–2011
Representative Nnanna Uzor Kalu PPA Aba North/Aba South 2007–2011
Representative Uzoma Nkem Abonta PDP Ukwa East/Ukwa West 2008–2011
Representative Chineye Fredinard Ike PDP Isiala Ngwa North/South 2007–2011
Representative Eziuchi Chinwe Ubani PDP Obingwa/Osisioma/Ugbunagbo
2007–2011
The 7th National Assembly (2011 – 2015)
The senators and representatives for the 7th National Assembly were:
Senator Nkechi Justina Nwaogu PDP Abia Central 2011–2015
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe PDP Abia South 2011–2015
Senator Uche Chukwumerije PDP Abia North 2011–2015
Representative Udo Ibeji PDP Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South 2011–2015
Representative Nnenna Ijeome Ukeje PDP Bende 2011–2015
Representative Nkiru Onyejiocha PDP Isuikwato/Umunneochi 2011–2015
Representative Arua Arunsi PDP Arochukwu/Ohafia 2011–2015
Representative Uzo Azubuike PDP Aba North/Aba South 2011–2015
Representative Uzoma Nkem Abonta PDP Ukwa East/Ukwa West 2011–2015
Representative Chineye Fredinard Ike PDP Isiala Ngwa North/South 2011–2015
Representative Eziuchi Chinwe Ubani PDP Obingwa/Osisioma/Ugbunagbo 2011–2015
The 8th National Assembly (2015 – 2019)
The senators and representatives for the 8th National Assembly were:
Senator Theodore Orji PDP Abia Central 2015–2019
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe PDP Abia South 2015–2019
Senator Mao Ohuabunwa PDP Abia North 2015–2019
Representative Samuel Ifeanyi Onuigbo PDP Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South 2015–2019
Representative Elendu-Ukeje Nnenna PDP Bende 2015–2019
Representative Nkeiruka Onyejeocha PDP Isuikwato/Umunneochi 2015–2019
Representative Uko Nkole PDP Arochukwu/Ohafia 2015–2019
Representative Ossy Chinedu Prestige APGA Aba North/Aba South 2015–2019
Representative Abonta Uzoma Nkem PDP Ukwa East/Ukwa West 2015–2019
Representative Darlinton Nwokocha PDP Isiala Ngwa North/South 2015–2019
Representative Solomon Adaelu PDP Obingwa/Osisioma/Ugbunagbo 2015–2019
The 9th National Assembly (2019 – 2023)
The senators and representatives for the 9th National Assembly were:
Senator Theodore Orji PDP Abia Central 2019–2023
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe PDP Abia South 2019–2023
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu APC Abia North 2019–2023
Representative Ossy Chinedu Prestige APGA Aba North/Aba South 2019–2021
Representative Chimaobi Ebisike PDP Aba North/Aba South 2021–2023
Representative Uko Nkole PDP Arochukwu/Ohafia 2019–2023
Representative Benjamin Kalu APC Bende 2019–2023
Representative Samuel Ifeanyi Onuigbo PDP Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South 2019–2023
Representative Darlington Nwokocha PDP Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala Ngwa South 2019-2023
Representative Nkeiruka Onyejeocha APC Isuikwato/Umunneochi 2019–2023
Representative Solomon Adaelu PDP Obingwa/Osisioma/Ugbunagbo 2019–2023
Representative Abonta Uzoma Nkem PDP Ukwa East/Ukwa West 2019–2023