Ugonna Ozurigbo

Ugonna Ozurigbo (born November 26, 1976) is a Nigerian politician. He was deputy speaker of the 8th Assembly of the Imo State House of Assembly beginning in July 2015.[1][2][3]

Ugonna Ozurigbo
Born (1976-11-26) November 26, 1976
Nwangele Imo State
NationalityNigerian
OccupationPolitician
EmployerImo State Government

Career

On April 11, 2015, he was reelected by his people for another term in the Imo State House of Assembly. In the 7th Assembly, he was the house chief whip. He chaired, co-chaired and was a member of many committees. In the 8th Assembly he was elected deputy speaker.

On July 10, 2018, Ozuruigbo infamously moved for the impeachment of Deputy Governor Eze Madumere. The Owerri High Court nullified the impeachment which had been concocted by Governor Rochas Okorocha with members of Imo State House of Assembly. In the 2019 general elections, Ozurigbo was elected to the Federal House of Representative to represent Isu/Njaba/Nkwerre/Nwangele.[4][5][6]

References
  1. Ugwuanyi, Sylvester. "Hold Onu accountable, he was made Minister to help you – Okorocha tells Ebonyi APC – Daily Post Nigeria". Dailypost.ng. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  2. "Gov. Okorocha inaugurates 8th Imo House of Assembly | News24 Nigeria". News24.com.ng. June 11, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
  3. "Imo Assembly Deputy Speaker Resigns Day After Speaker Ran Away With Mace". Sahara Reporters. May 16, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
  4. editor. "House Of Assembly Receives Bill To Amend Autonomous Community Law". Nigerian Beacon. Retrieved December 15, 2016.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  5. "Deputy Speaker Hands Over House To Constituent".
  6. {{https://punchng.com/group-faults-imo-reps-inauguration-insists-on-pdps-candidate/}}
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