The Seventh Anambra State House of Assembly has been inaugurated with Mr. Uchenna Okafor, representing Ayamelum Constitiency emerging as the Speaker. House of Assembly Correspondent,
The motion to nominate the speaker was moved by the member representing Onitsha Onitsha North Two, Constituency Mr. Edward Ibuzo and seconded by Chief Lawrence Ezeudu representing Dunukofia Constituency.
Similarly, the member representing Ihiala Two Constituency, Mr. Paschal Agbodike also emerged as the Deputy Speaker.The member representing Njikoka One Constituency, Dr Timothy Ifedioramma moved the motion to nominate Mr. Agbodike and it was seconded by the member representing Orumba North Constituency,Mr Emeka Aforka
Meanwhile, the Speaker, Mr. Okafor and the Deputy Speaker, Mr. Agbodike have been sworn -in by the Clerk of the House, Mr. Pius Udoh

Honourable Uche Okafor, a second- term lawmaker and member representing Ayamelum constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly was today, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 sworn-in as the Speaker of the 7th assembly. This followed a motion moved by Hon. Edward Ibuzo, member representing Onitsha North 2, and seconded by Hon. Lawrence Ezeudu, member representing Dunukofia constituency.

The newly sworn-in Speaker later administering oaths of office and allegiance on the other elected members.

The Seventh Anambra State House of Assembly has thirtyv members, twenty-four of the members were elected on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the remaining six members were elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The Secretary to Anambra State Government, Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, Head of Service, Barrister Harry Uduh, Mr Paul Nwosu, Special Adviser to Governor Obiano on Farm Implements and Mechanization, the National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Ike Oye were among the dignitaries that witnessed the proceedings, and also friends and family members of the elected representatives.

For the principal officers, Hon. Dr. Nnamdi Okafor was nominated as the Majority!y Leader. The Chief Whip is Hon. LawrenceEzeudu while Deputy Chief Whip is Hon. Beverly Ikpeazu. The Minority leader is Hon. Onyebuchi Ofor, while the Deputy Minority Leader is Honourable Ebele Ejiofor.

In his acceptance speech, Hon. Uche Okafor appreciated members of the Seventh Assembly for electing him as the Speaker and assured them of a vibrant legislature. He assured Ndi Anambra that the Seventh Assembly will make laws that will improve the quality of life of the people, and promised that the Assembly will work collaboratively with the Executive and Judiciary arms of government to achieve more in the state.

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