Honourable David Ogewu
About Hon. David Ogewu
David Ogewu represents Oju/Obi Federal Constituency of Benue State in the House of Representatives, elected at the 2023 general election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. He was born on 14 May 1976.
Ogewu had earlier held the same seat in the 8th Assembly, but lost it in August 2019 when an election petitions tribunal ruled in favour of the petitioner in the Oju/Obi contest. He returned to the House after the 2023 poll and has been reported in constituency coverage of Igede cultural and community engagements.
As of August 2026, Ogewu remains the member for Oju/Obi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Oju/Obi federal constituency in the House of Representatives?
Honourable David Ogewu represents Oju/Obi federal constituency in Nigeria's House of Representatives. Members of the House serve renewable four-year terms in the lower chamber of the National Assembly.
When was David Ogewu born?
David Ogewu was born on 14 May 1976, which makes he 50 years old.
What state does Hon. David Ogewu represent?
Hon. David Ogewu represents a federal constituency in Benue State, part of Nigeria's North-Central geopolitical zone. Benue State has multiple federal constituencies, each electing one member to the House.
What does a member of the House of Representatives do?
Members of the House of Representatives make laws for the federation, originate appropriation and money bills, conduct oversight of federal ministries and agencies, and represent grassroots interests in the National Assembly. The House has 360 members, each elected from a federal constituency drawn by population.
Government of Benue State
- Governor
- Hyacinth Alia
- House of Reps
- 10 members — listed on the Benue State page