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Hon. Rt. Enwo Iduma Igariwey
Hon.Chief Emmanuel Uguru -Agbarike Izhi
May 6, 2026
Hon. Eze Nwachukwu Eze
May 6, 2026
– House of Rep, Afikpo North/Afikpo South (Edda) Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State
Hon. Enwo Iduma Igariwey is a seasoned Nigerian lawyer and politician currently serving his third term in the 10th National Assembly. He represents the Afikpo North/Afikpo South (Edda) Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State.
Biography & Professional Life
Birth: Born on September 4, 1961.
Origin: He hails from Afikpo (Ehugbo), Ebonyi State.
Education: He is a trained legal practitioner, having earned his Law degree and subsequent call to the Nigerian Bar. His legal background heavily influences his approach to legislative drafting and constitutional matters.
Political Affiliation: He is a prominent member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Political Career & Leadership Milestones
Hon. Igariwey is regarded as one of the most experienced legislators from Ebonyi State, known for his grasp of parliamentary procedure.
Executive Experience: Before his time in the National Assembly, he served as a Local Government Chairman for Afikpo North, which established his reputation as a grassroots mobilizer.
Legislative Longevity: He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2015 and has successfully defended his seat in the 2019 and 2023 general elections.
Committee Leadership: In the 10th Assembly, he holds the influential position of Chairman of the House Committee on Customs and Excise. In previous assemblies, he served as the Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations.
Key Projects: He is noted for facilitating various infrastructure projects in his constituency, particularly in rural electrification, school renovations, and the construction of township roads in Afikpo and Edda.
Notable Events & Public Stance
Constitutional Advocacy: He is often vocal on matters of justice and the rule of law. In 2022, he was at the center of a major legal talking point when a Federal High Court initially ruled that he and Governor Dave Umahi (at the time) should vacate their seats following their defection/political shifts—a ruling that was subject to intense legal debate regarding the “ownership” of votes between candidates and parties.
Regional Voice: He is a strong advocate for the development of the South-East zone, frequently calling for federal intervention in regional security and economic marginalization.
Public Opinion
Intellectual Legislator: Within the House, he is respected for his intellectual contributions to debates, often cited by colleagues for his “lawyerly” precision in analyzing bills.
Grassroots Loyalty: In Afikpo and Edda, he maintains a strong following. While critics occasionally point to the length of his tenure, his supporters credit his “ranking member” status as the reason his constituency receives significant federal attention and “juicy” committee placements.
Resilience: His ability to remain a PDP powerhouse in a state that has seen a significant shift toward the APC is often noted by political analysts as a sign of his personal political weight.
