Are you looking to stay informed about who represents you in Imo State’s Senate? This guide provides an up-to-date overview of the current Senators.
Maybe you’re interested in their party affiliation, area of representation, or even their background, this resource is here to help.
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List Of Current Senators Representing Imo State
Name | Constituency | Term | Gender | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chiwuba Patrick Ndubueze | Imo North | 2023 - Present | Male | APC |
Ezenwa Francis Onyewuchi | Imo East | 2019 - Present | Male | LP |
Bonaventure Osita Izunaso | Imo West | 2023 - Present | Male | APC |
1. Chiwuba Patrick Ndubueze
The current Senator representing Imo State, specifically the Imo North Senatorial District, is Chiwuba Patrick Ndubueze.
He’s a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party, and he’s currently serving his first term as a Senator. In the 10th Senate, Sen. Patrick also serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Works.
Besides, he is a member of the committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. During the previous elections, Sen. Patrick secured his position with a substantial lead. He had a total of 56,261 votes, affirming strong support from constituents within the district.
Emmanuel E. Okewulonu from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), trailed behind with 32,256 votes, including Ifeanyi Godwin Ararume from the Labour Party (LP), who received 21,179 votes, and Uchenna Henry Okike from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), who had 968 votes.
2. Ezenwa Francis Onyewuchi
The current Senator representing Imo East is Ezenwa Francis Onyewuchi. He assumed office in June 2019, succeeding Samuel Anyanwu.
Onyewuchi served as a Member of the House of Representatives from June 2011 to June 2019, representing the Owerri-Municipal/Owerri-North/West-Federal Constituency of Imo State, being a member of the Labour Party for several years.
Born on April 2, 1968, in Imo State, Nigeria, Onyewuchi attended the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Apart from his political career, he is also known as a businessman.
In the Senate, Onyewuchi currently serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on State and Local Government. He has received recognition for his contributions, including the NUJ Legacy Award.
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3. Bonaventure Osita Izunaso
Osita B. Izunaso has been the current Senator for the Imo West (Orlu) constituency in Imo State, Nigeria, since June 2023, having represented the All Progressive Congress (APC).
Izunaso has a background in journalism and holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Jos, a post-graduate degree in journalism from the University of Abuja, and an MBA from the University of Calabar.
He was in the House of Representatives as Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker and Senate President. Also, he was the Minister of Labour & Productivity.
Izunaso has been active in several committees during his time in the Senate, including Rules & Business, Local and Foreign Debts, Housing, Gas, Foreign Affairs, and Sports.
He has sponsored bills covering various areas such as transportation, conflict resolution, language preservation, and oil pipelines. Before his senatorial position, Izunaso served as the National Organizing Secretary.
He also chaired the National Automotive Design and Development Council Governing Council, contributing to the growth of Nigeria’s automotive sector.
Additionally, Izunaso founded the KpaKpando Foundation, a non-profit organization aimed at empowering individuals with disabilities. His advocacy work has led to legislative changes benefiting the disabled community.
In August 2023, he was appointed chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Market, where he continues to drive positive changes in the financial landscape.