Honourable Esosa Iyawe
About Hon. Esosa Iyawe
Esosa Iyawe represents the Oredo federal constituency of Edo State in the 10th House of Representatives, elected at the 2023 general election. He was born on 8 April 1983. Our roster records his party as the All Progressives Congress, which he joined in December 2024 after entering the House on the Labour Party platform.
His position was the subject of conflicting reports in May 2026. Daily Post and Blueprint reported on 7 May 2026 that he had left the APC for the Nigerian Democratic Congress citing a rift with Governor Monday Okpebholo; Daily Post reported on 9 May 2026 that Iyawe denied resigning and attributed the announcement to an aide. The Guardian, Vanguard and Independent reported constituency endorsements for a second term on 12–14 May 2026, and The Nation reported on 16 May 2026 that he lost the APC primary.
As of August 2026, Iyawe remains the member for Oredo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Oredo federal constituency in the House of Representatives?
Honourable Esosa Iyawe represents Oredo 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 Esosa Iyawe born?
Esosa Iyawe was born on 8 April 1983, which makes he 43 years old.
What state does Hon. Esosa Iyawe represent?
Hon. Esosa Iyawe represents a federal constituency in Edo State, part of Nigeria's South-South geopolitical zone. Edo 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 Edo State
- Governor
- Monday Okpebholo
- House of Reps
- 8 members — listed on the Edo State page