Abia Reps sponsored 109 bills in the 10th Assembly’s first year [SEE WHO TO RE-ELECT AND WHO TO SEND BACK HOME]

The first legislative year of the 10th National Assembly has seen federal lawmakers from Abia State sponsor a combined 109 bills, according to official records compiled by OrderPaper. The performance scorecard, covering June 2023 to May 2024, highlights sharp contrasts in legislative productivity among Abia’s eight House of Representatives members.

Top Performer: Kalu Benjamin (Bende – APC)

Standing far ahead of his colleagues, Kalu Benjamin sponsored 90 bills, representing the largest contribution from Abia lawmakers and one of the highest nationwide.

Breakdown of Bill Progression

64.4% awaiting second reading

21.1% awaiting report/consideration

12.2% passed by the House and transmitted to the Senate for concurrence

1.1% signed into law

1.1% adjourned

This record cements Benjamin’s position as the dominant legislative voice from Abia in the Green Chamber.

Moderate Performers

Aguocha Obinna (Umuahia North/Ikwuano/South – LP)

Bills tally: 12

Progression: 100% awaiting second reading

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Nkwonta Chris (Ukwa East/West – PDP)

Bills tally: 3

Progression: 100% awaiting second reading

Ibe Osonwa (Arochukwu/Ohafia – LP)

Bills tally: 2

Progression: 100% awaiting second reading

Onwusibe Obinna (Isiala Ngwa North/South – LP)

Bills tally: 2

Progression: 100% awaiting committee reports

Non-Performing Lawmakers

Three Abia representatives did not sponsor any bills within the one-year review period:

Alexander Ikwechegh (Aba North/South – APP) – 0 bills

Ogah Godwin (Isuikwuato/Umunneochi – LP) – 0 bills

Alozie Ikechi (Obingwa/Osisioma/Ugwunagbo – LP) – 0 bills

Fact Check

Only bills sponsored by lawmakers as lead sponsors are counted; co-sponsored bills were excluded.

Data reflects the first year of the 10th National Assembly (June 2023 – May 2024).

Source: National Assembly records, compiled by Order paper.

The first legislative year of the 10th National Assembly has recorded a total of 109 bills sponsored by federal lawmakers representing Abia State, according to data released by OrderPaper. The performance scorecard, covering June 2023 to May 2024, highlights varying levels of legislative productivity among the state’s representatives.

Alexander Ikwechegh (Aba North/South – APP)

Alexander Ikwechegh recorded no sponsored bills within the review period, placing him at the bottom of the tally.

Ibe Osonwa (Arochukwu/Ohafia – LP)

Osonwa sponsored two bills, all of which are currently awaiting second reading in the House of Representatives.

Kalu Benjamin (Bende – APC)

Standing out as the most active lawmaker from Abia, Kalu Benjamin sponsored an impressive 90 bills. His legislative efforts account for the bulk of Abia’s contributions in the Green Chamber. The progress of his bills is as follows:

64.4% awaiting second reading

21.1% awaiting report or consideration

12.2% passed by the House and forwarded to the Senate for concurrence

1.1% signed into law

1.1% adjourned

This record places him among the most prolific bill sponsors nationwide.

Onwusibe Obinna (Isiala Ngwa North/South – LP)

Onwusibe Obinna also sponsored two bills, both of which are currently awaiting committee reports.

Fact Check

The data reflects only bills sponsored by the lawmakers as lead sponsors. Co-sponsored bills were excluded from the count. The figures are based on official National Assembly records as tracked by Order paper.

The scorecard shows that while some Abia representatives are yet to make a mark in bill sponsorship, others—particularly Kalu Benjamin—have taken the lead in shaping legislative outputs. As the 10th Assembly progresses, constituents will be watching closely to see how these bills advance into law and impact governance.

Conclusion

The Abia Representatives’ scorecard reveals a mixed performance in bill sponsorship. While Kalu Benjamin emerged as a legislative powerhouse with 90 bills, a significant number of his colleagues either recorded modest outputs or none at all. As the 10th Assembly progresses, constituents and stakeholders will be keenly watching how these bills advance through the lawmaking process and impact governance at state and national levels.