The Abia State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Comrade Promise Chijioke Onwukwe as the substantive Clerk of the House. The confirmation was made during Tuesday’s plenary session following the presentation of a letter from the Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa, requesting the lawmakers’ approval of Onwukwe’s appointment.
The governor’s request received unanimous support from all lawmakers present at the plenary, thereby leading to the confirmation of Onwukwe as the substantive Clerk of the Abia State House of Assembly.
Speaking during the session, the member representing Ukwa West State Constituency, Hon. Godwin Anyamagiobi Adiele, expressed profound appreciation to Governor Alex Otti for appointing Onwukwe. He described the development as a moment of pride for the people of Ukwa West, and assured the governor of their continued support. He also pledged massive votes for all Labour Party candidates in the forthcoming general elections.
Similarly, the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Austin Nmeregini, thanked Governor Otti for the appointment and commended the Speaker and other lawmakers for their collective support and unanimous approval of Onwukwe’s appointment.
Onwukwe, who hails from Umuelechi, Asa in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, was appointed acting Clerk of the Abia State House of Assembly in May, 2026.
