Biography
Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa is a Nigerian lawmaker (The Deputy Chairman, House Committee on FCT Judiciary) representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State under the Labour Party in the 10th National Assembly. Born on December 24, 1974, in London, he hails from Ebem Ohafia. He studied Accounting and International Business at the University of North London and worked in financial consulting and SAP systems across sectors like oil & gas, telecoms, and banking.
Elected in 2023 with 8,946 votes, Osonwa defeated PDP and APC candidates. His victory was upheld by the Court of Appeal. As a legislator, he has focused on grassroots development—offering scholarships, building classroom blocks, drilling boreholes, and empowering women and widows through vocational programs.
He is widely respected for transparency and community focus. In recognition of his service, he holds the traditional title Oke-Abba Ohafia 1.
Sponsored Bills
Motions Sponsored 1
| Motion | Date Filed | Outcome | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urgent need to investigate allegations of systematic abuse of office, lack of due process, corruption, and asset seizing by the Nigeria Police Force. | Jun 26, 2025 | Adopted as amended and referred to the House Committee on Public Accounts and Public Proc… | View |
Petitions Presented 6
| Subject | On Behalf Of | Date Presented |
|---|---|---|
| Alleged non-payment of salaries and emoluments by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). | a complainant | May 22, 2025 |
| Alleged long lack of reinstatement to service after leave of absence. | — | Jul 12, 2024 |
| Alleged exploitation by Standard Alliance Insurance for non-payment of insurance claims. | — | Jul 12, 2024 |
| Alleged harassment, false accusations, and plot to lay them off work. | employees of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria | Jun 06, 2024 |
| Alleged non-remittance of seized funds by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. | a complainant | May 23, 2024 |
| Alleged breach of public service rules, massive corruption, gross abuse of public office and failure to declare assets. | network against corruption and trafficking | Mar 13, 2024 |
