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Hon.Chief Emmanuel Uguru -Agbarike Izhi
Hon. Maureen Chinwe Gwacham
May 6, 2026
Hon. Rt. Enwo Iduma Igariwey
May 6, 2026
– House of Rep, Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State
Hon. Chief Emmanuel Uguru (popularly known as Agbarike Izhi) is a prominent Nigerian politician currently serving as a member of the 10th National Assembly. He represents the Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State.
Biography & Early Life
Birth: Born on November 12, 1960.
Origin: He is a native of the Izzi clan in Ebonyi State, a major ethnic group in the region from which his title “Agbarike Izhi” is derived.
Professional Background: Before his full-time entry into politics, he held various leadership roles within his community and professional circles, often characterized by his involvement in grassroots development.
Political Career
Affiliation: He is a stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
2023 Election: He contested and won the seat for the Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency, succeeding in a competitive election where he defeated candidates from the Labour Party (LP) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Role in the 10th Assembly: He is an active voice for the interests of the Izzi people and Ebonyi State at the federal level.
Leadership Milestones
Legislative Appointments: He serves as the Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Federal Colleges of Education.
Constituency Empowerment:
2024 Empowerment Scheme: In May 2024, he launched a significant empowerment program, distributing motorcycles, sewing machines, and food items to his constituents to support local livelihoods.
Skill Acquisition: In December 2024, he sponsored training for 200 constituents in poultry and fishery to boost the local economy.
Advocacy: He is known for his vocal stance on economic policies, recently making headlines for his critiques of central banking policies that he felt were impacting the welfare of the masses and the success of the current administration’s goals.
Public Opinion
“The People’s Representative”: Among his constituents, he is often viewed as a “grassroots” leader. His frequent empowerment programs have earned him a reputation for being accessible and responsive to the immediate needs of his people.
Community Defender: In Ebonyi, especially within the Izzi clan, he is seen as a strong defender of local interests, ensuring that his constituency receives its fair share of federal attention and infrastructure projects.
Political Loyalty: Within the APC, he is regarded as a loyal party man and a key ally of the state leadership, contributing to the party’s dominance in the Abakaliki area.
