The minority caucus of the House of Representatives has appointed the member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra State, Afam Ogene, as its new spokesperson.The appointment was approved during an online meeting of the caucus held on Friday, according to a statement signed by the Minority Leader of the House, Fredrick Agbedi.Announcing the decision, the caucus described Ogene as a ranking lawmaker with extensive parliamentary experience and a strong record in public communication.“Hon. Ogene is the Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress caucus in the House of Representatives and represents Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra State. A ranking legislator and respected parliamentarian, Hon. Ogene brings to the role a wealth of legislative experience, deep understanding of parliamentary procedure, and an unflinching commitment to the defence of democratic ideals,” the statement read in part.The caucus said the lawmaker would be responsible for articulating its positions on key national issues and strengthening its engagement with Nigerians.“As spokesperson, Hon. Ogene, an award-winning journalist and editor, will articulate the positions of the minority caucus on national issues, ensure effective communication with the Nigerian people, and uphold the caucus’ constitutional duty of holding the executive to account,” the statement added.Related NewsNasarawa gov lauds smooth conduct of senatorial by-electionAbdulRazaq presents Kwara APC gov candidate to Emir of IlorinEx-Bauchi deputy governor dies at 69It expressed confidence that his appointment would enhance the caucus’s visibility and effectiveness in the discharge of its oversight responsibilities.“The caucus is confident that his appointment will strengthen its engagement with citizens and reinforce the principles of checks and balances in the 10th Assembly,” it stated.The caucus also called on members of the media and the public to support the new spokesperson as he assumes his duties.“The minority caucus urges members of the press and the public to accord Hon. Ogene all necessary cooperation as he discharges this responsibility on behalf of the caucus,” the statement added.Ogene, a former newspaper editor before venturing into politics, is serving his second term in the Green Chamber.He currently leads the NDC caucus in the House and has been vocal on issues relating to governance, accountability and electoral reforms. The appointment was approved during an online meeting of the caucus held on Friday, according to a statement signed by the Minority Leader of the House, Fredrick Agbedi.Announcing the decision, the caucus described Ogene as a ranking lawmaker with extensive parliamentary experience and a strong record in public communication.“Hon. Ogene is the Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress caucus in the House of Representatives and represents Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra State. A ranking legislator and respected parliamentarian, Hon. Ogene brings to the role a wealth of legislative experience, deep understanding of parliamentary procedure, and an unflinching commitment to the defence of democratic ideals,” the statement read in part.The caucus said the lawmaker would be responsible for articulating its positions on key national issues and strengthening its engagement with Nigerians.“As spokesperson, Hon. Ogene, an award-winning journalist and editor, will articulate the positions of the minority caucus on national issues, ensure effective communication with the Nigerian people, and uphold the caucus’ constitutional duty of holding the executive to account,” the statement added.Related NewsNasarawa gov lauds smooth conduct of senatorial by-electionAbdulRazaq presents Kwara APC gov candidate to Emir of IlorinEx-Bauchi deputy governor dies at 69It expressed confidence that his appointment would enhance the caucus’s visibility and effectiveness in the discharge of its oversight responsibilities.“The caucus is confident that his appointment will strengthen its engagement with citizens and reinforce the principles of checks and balances in the 10th Assembly,” it stated.The caucus also called on members of the media and the public to support the new spokesperson as he assumes his duties.“The minority caucus urges members of the press and the public to accord Hon. Ogene all necessary cooperation as he discharges this responsibility on behalf of the caucus,” the statement added.Ogene, a former newspaper editor before venturing into politics, is serving his second term in the Green Chamber.He currently leads the NDC caucus in the House and has been vocal on issues relating to governance, accountability and electoral reforms. Announcing the decision, the caucus described Ogene as a ranking lawmaker with extensive parliamentary experience and a strong record in public communication.“Hon. Ogene is the Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress caucus in the House of Representatives and represents Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra State. A ranking legislator and respected parliamentarian, Hon. Ogene brings to the role a wealth of legislative experience, deep understanding of parliamentary procedure, and an unflinching commitment to the defence of democratic ideals,” the statement read in part.The caucus said the lawmaker would be responsible for articulating its positions on key national issues and strengthening its engagement with Nigerians.“As spokesperson, Hon. Ogene, an award-winning journalist and editor, will articulate the positions of the minority caucus on national issues, ensure effective communication with the Nigerian people, and uphold the caucus’ constitutional duty of holding the executive to account,” the statement added.Related NewsNasarawa gov lauds smooth conduct of senatorial by-electionAbdulRazaq presents Kwara APC gov candidate to Emir of IlorinEx-Bauchi deputy governor dies at 69It expressed confidence that his appointment would enhance the caucus’s visibility and effectiveness in the discharge of its oversight responsibilities.“The caucus is confident that his appointment will strengthen its engagement with citizens and reinforce the principles of checks and balances in the 10th Assembly,” it stated.The caucus also called on members of the media and the public to support the new spokesperson as he assumes his duties.“The minority caucus urges members of the press and the public to accord Hon. Ogene all necessary cooperation as he discharges this responsibility on behalf of the caucus,” the statement added.Ogene, a former newspaper editor before venturing into politics, is serving his second term in the Green Chamber.He currently leads the NDC caucus in the House and has been vocal on issues relating to governance, accountability and electoral reforms. “Hon. Ogene is the Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress caucus in the House of Representatives and represents Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra State. A ranking legislator and respected parliamentarian, Hon. Ogene brings to the role a wealth of legislative experience, deep understanding of parliamentary procedure, and an unflinching commitment to the defence of democratic ideals,” the statement read in part.The caucus said the lawmaker would be responsible for articulating its positions on key national issues and strengthening its engagement with Nigerians.“As spokesperson, Hon. Ogene, an award-winning journalist and editor, will articulate the positions of the minority caucus on national issues, ensure effective communication with the Nigerian people, and uphold the caucus’ constitutional duty of holding the executive to account,” the statement added.Related NewsNasarawa gov lauds smooth conduct of senatorial by-electionAbdulRazaq presents Kwara APC gov candidate to Emir of IlorinEx-Bauchi deputy governor dies at 69It expressed confidence that his appointment would enhance the caucus’s visibility and effectiveness in the discharge of its oversight responsibilities.“The caucus is confident that his appointment will strengthen its engagement with citizens and reinforce the principles of checks and balances in the 10th Assembly,” it stated.The caucus also called on members of the media and the public to support the new spokesperson as he assumes his duties.“The minority caucus urges members of the press and the public to accord Hon. Ogene all necessary cooperation as he discharges this responsibility on behalf of the caucus,” the statement added.Ogene, a former newspaper editor before venturing into politics, is serving his second term in the Green Chamber.He currently leads the NDC caucus in the House and has been vocal on issues relating to governance, accountability and electoral reforms. The caucus said the lawmaker would be responsible for articulating its positions on key national issues and strengthening its engagement with Nigerians.“As spokesperson, Hon. Ogene, an award-winning journalist and editor, will articulate the positions of the minority caucus on national issues, ensure effective communication with the Nigerian people, and uphold the caucus’ constitutional duty of holding the executive to account,” the statement added.Related NewsNasarawa gov lauds smooth conduct of senatorial by-electionAbdulRazaq presents Kwara APC gov candidate to Emir of IlorinEx-Bauchi deputy governor dies at 69It expressed confidence that his appointment would enhance the caucus’s visibility and effectiveness in the discharge of its oversight responsibilities.“The caucus is confident that his appointment will strengthen its engagement with citizens and reinforce the principles of checks and balances in the 10th Assembly,” it stated.The caucus also called on members of the media and the public to support the new spokesperson as he assumes his duties.“The minority caucus urges members of the press and the public to accord Hon. Ogene all necessary cooperation as he discharges this responsibility on behalf of the caucus,” the statement added.Ogene, a former newspaper editor before venturing into politics, is serving his second term in the Green Chamber.He currently leads the NDC caucus in the House and has been vocal on issues relating to governance, accountability and electoral reforms. “As spokesperson, Hon. Ogene, an award-winning journalist and editor, will articulate the positions of the minority caucus on national issues, ensure effective communication with the Nigerian people, and uphold the caucus’ constitutional duty of holding the executive to account,” the statement added.Related NewsNasarawa gov lauds smooth conduct of senatorial by-electionAbdulRazaq presents Kwara APC gov candidate to Emir of IlorinEx-Bauchi deputy governor dies at 69It expressed confidence that his appointment would enhance the caucus’s visibility and effectiveness in the discharge of its oversight responsibilities.“The caucus is confident that his appointment will strengthen its engagement with citizens and reinforce the principles of checks and balances in the 10th Assembly,” it stated.The caucus also called on members of the media and the public to support the new spokesperson as he assumes his duties.“The minority caucus urges members of the press and the public to accord Hon. Ogene all necessary cooperation as he discharges this responsibility on behalf of the caucus,” the statement added.Ogene, a former newspaper editor before venturing into politics, is serving his second term in the Green Chamber.He currently leads the NDC caucus in the House and has been vocal on issues relating to governance, accountability and electoral reforms. It expressed confidence that his appointment would enhance the caucus’s visibility and effectiveness in the discharge of its oversight responsibilities.“The caucus is confident that his appointment will strengthen its engagement with citizens and reinforce the principles of checks and balances in the 10th Assembly,” it stated.The caucus also called on members of the media and the public to support the new spokesperson as he assumes his duties.“The minority caucus urges members of the press and the public to accord Hon. Ogene all necessary cooperation as he discharges this responsibility on behalf of the caucus,” the statement added.Ogene, a former newspaper editor before venturing into politics, is serving his second term in the Green Chamber.He currently leads the NDC caucus in the House and has been vocal on issues relating to governance, accountability and electoral reforms. “The caucus is confident that his appointment will strengthen its engagement with citizens and reinforce the principles of checks and balances in the 10th Assembly,” it stated.The caucus also called on members of the media and the public to support the new spokesperson as he assumes his duties.“The minority caucus urges members of the press and the public to accord Hon. Ogene all necessary cooperation as he discharges this responsibility on behalf of the caucus,” the statement added.Ogene, a former newspaper editor before venturing into politics, is serving his second term in the Green Chamber.He currently leads the NDC caucus in the House and has been vocal on issues relating to governance, accountability and electoral reforms. The caucus also called on members of the media and the public to support the new spokesperson as he assumes his duties.“The minority caucus urges members of the press and the public to accord Hon. Ogene all necessary cooperation as he discharges this responsibility on behalf of the caucus,” the statement added.Ogene, a former newspaper editor before venturing into politics, is serving his second term in the Green Chamber.He currently leads the NDC caucus in the House and has been vocal on issues relating to governance, accountability and electoral reforms. “The minority caucus urges members of the press and the public to accord Hon. Ogene all necessary cooperation as he discharges this responsibility on behalf of the caucus,” the statement added.Ogene, a former newspaper editor before venturing into politics, is serving his second term in the Green Chamber.He currently leads the NDC caucus in the House and has been vocal on issues relating to governance, accountability and electoral reforms. Ogene, a former newspaper editor before venturing into politics, is serving his second term in the Green Chamber.He currently leads the NDC caucus in the House and has been vocal on issues relating to governance, accountability and electoral reforms. He currently leads the NDC caucus in the House and has been vocal on issues relating to governance, accountability and electoral reforms.
Reps minority caucus names Ogene spokesperson