Delta State House of Assembly
The Delta State House of Assembly is the state legislature of Delta State. It is situated along Okpanam road, in the state capital, Asaba. The house is currently under the rulership of People's Democratic Party, which has been the rulling party of the state since 1999.
Delta State House of Assembly | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | Unicameral |
| History | |
| Founded | 1991 |
New session started | 2023 |
| Leadership | |
Speaker of the Assembly | The Right Honorable Emomotimi Guwor (Warri South West Constituency), PDP |
Deputy Speaker | The Right Honorable Arthur Akpovwovwo (Ethiope-East Constituency), PDP |
Majority leader | Emeka Nwaobi (Aniocha North Constituency), PDP |
Minority leader | Edafe Emakpor (Uvwie Constituency), APC |
Chief Whip | Perkins Umukoro (Sapele Constituency), PDP |
Clerk of the House of Assembly | Mrs Lyna Ocholor |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 29 |
Political groups |
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Length of term | 4 years |
| Elections | |
| first past the post | |
Last election | 18 March 2023 |
Next election | February 2027 |
| Meeting place | |
| House of Assembly complex, Okpanam road, Asaba. | |
There have been eight different assemblies, with the first one inaugurated in 1991 during the administration of Olorogun Felix Ibru, which later came to an end in 1992. The current and eight assembly was inaugurated on 13 June 2023, with Emomotimi Guwor emerging the speaker.
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