Bayelsa State House of Assembly

Bayelsa State House of Assembly
Bayelsa State House of Assembly
Bayelsa State Legislature
Type
Type	unicameral
Term limits	None
Leadership
Speaker	Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere
Deputy Speaker	Hon. Michael Ogbere
Leader of the House	Hon. Monday Obolo Bubou
Deputy Leader	Hon. Bernard Kenebai
Chief Whip	Hon. Gabriel Ogbara
Deputy Whip	Hon. Ted Elemeforo
Structure
Seats	24
Length of term	4 years
Meeting place
	House of Assembly Complex, Onopa, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
Website
	Bayelsa State House of Assembly

Last updated January 29, 2025

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly is the legislative body responsible for making laws, representing the people, and overseeing the executive arm of the Bayelsa State Government in Nigeria. As a unicameral legislature, it was established under Section 90 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Assembly is made up of 24 members, each elected for a four-year term to represent single-member constituencies across the state. These members are chosen through a simple majority vote.

The Assembly is led by a Speaker, who oversees its proceedings and ensures that legislative activities are conducted in an orderly and efficient manner. As of June 6, 2023, the current Speaker is Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) representing Brass Constituency 3. His election to the role marked his appointment as the 7th Speaker in the Assembly's history.^[1] The Bayelsa State House of Assembly plays a vital role in shaping state policies, passing laws, and holding the executive accountable, contributing significantly to the state's governance.

Powers

The primary responsibility of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly is to enact laws that promote peace, order, and effective governance within the state. The Constitution empowers the Assembly with several critical functions, including approving budget estimates submitted by the executive branch, legislating on chargeable rates and their collection by local government councils, confirming gubernatorial appointments, and overseeing the activities of government agencies. The Assembly also monitors the implementation of executive policies, holds commissioners accountable by summoning them to address issues within their ministries, and has the authority to initiate impeachment proceedings to remove the governor or deputy governor when necessary.

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has demonstrated its authority in holding top officials accountable through impeachment proceedings. For instance, former Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha was impeached^[2] on December 9, 2005, on charges of corruption, marking a significant event in the state's political history. Similarly, former Deputy Governor Peremobowei Ebebi faced impeachment during his tenure for alleged misconduct.^[3]

In the aftermath of Deputy Governor Peremobowei Ebebi's impeachment, the Speaker of the House at the time, Rt. Hon. Werinipre Seibarugo, was sworn in as the new deputy governor to fill the vacant position, reflecting the Assembly's role in ensuring continuity in governance.

Composition

The Bayelsa State House of Assembly comprises 24 elected representatives, each representing a constituency within the state.

Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Brass Constituency 3, currently serves as the Speaker, a role he assumed on June 6, 2023, making him the 7th Speaker in the Assembly's history.

The Deputy Speaker, Hon. Michael Ogbere, also a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), represents Ekeremor Constituency III.

As of 2024, the members of the Bayelsa State legislature include:

Name	Constituency	Party
Hon. Charles Daniel	Brass I	PDP
Hon. Omubo Timinyo	Brass II	APC
Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere (Speaker)	Brass III	PDP
Hon. Onyinke Godbless	Sagbama I	PDP
Hon. Bernard Kenebai	Sagbama II	PDP
Hon. Ebizi Brown	Sagbama III	PDP
Hon. Obodor Mitema	Ogbia I	PDP
Hon. Gibson Munalayefa	Ogbia II	PDP
Hon. Ogoli Naomi	Ogbia III	PDP
Hon. Egba Ayibanengiyefa	Yenagoa I	PDP
Hon. Waikumo Amakoromo	Yenagoa II	APGA
Hon. Teddy Tombara	Yenagoa III	PDP
Hon. Felix Bonny-Ayah	Southern Ijaw I	PDP
Hon. Bubou-Monday Obolo	Southern Ijaw II	PDP
Hon. Malon Moses	Southern Ijaw III	PDP
Hon. Victor-Ben Selekaye	Southern Ijaw IV	APC
Hon. George Braah-Okigbanyo	Nembe I	APGA
Hon. Edward Brigidi	Nembe II	APC
Douglas Samson	Nembe III	APC
Hon. Werinipre Pamoh	Kolokuma/Opokuma I	PDP
Hon. Fafi Wisdom	Kolokuma/Opokuma II	PDP
Hon. Tare Porri	Ekeremor I	PDP
Hon. Mitin Living	Ekeremor II	PDP
Hon. Michael Ogbere (Deputy Speaker)	Ekeremor III	PDP
Tenedia Adogu	Clerk of the House	●

Committees

Public Accounts
House Services
Training & Information
Finance
Judiciary
Local Government
Works^[4]
Women Affairs
Commerce & Industry
Agriculture
Water resources
Education
Youth Employment & Empowerment
Social Welfare & Rehabilitation/ Pilgrims Board SIEC Budget
Commissions & Agencies
Rules & Business Committee
Public petitions
Ethics & Privileges
UBE
Sustainable Development / Emergency Relief
Transport
Health
Power
Energy & Natural Resources
Chieftaincy & Community Affairs
Land, Housing & Urban Development
Sports
Environment
Bills and Motions
Employment

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[2] "The Rise of Sylva and the Fall of Dickson – THISDAYLIVE". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-12-30.

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