Edo State House of Assembly
Edo State House of Assembly | |
|---|---|
| 8th Edo State House of Assembly | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Leadership | |
Speaker | |
Deputy Speaker | |
Chief Whip | Hussein Lecky, APC since 7 April 2025 |
Majority Leader | |
Minority Leader | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 24 |
Political groups | Government (22)
Opposition (2)
|
Length of term | 4 years |
| Authority | Chapter V, Constitution of Nigeria |
| Elections | |
Last election | 18 March 2023 |
Next election | 6 February 2027 |
| Meeting place | |
| Chief Anthony Enahoro Complex Benin City, Edo | |
| Website | |
| https://edostate.gov.ng/ | |
The Edo State House of Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the Nigerian state of Edo. Chapter V, Part II of the Constitution of Nigeria, adopted in 1999, defines the role of the House of Assembly. The House of Assembly is composed of 24 members, each elected from single-member constituencies across the 18 local government areas of the state.
Currently, the All Progressives Congress (APC) holds a majority in the Assembly with 22 seats. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) are in the minority with 2 seats.