Honourable Maureen Chinwe Gwacham
About Hon. Maureen Chinwe Gwacham
Maureen Chinwe Gwacham represents Oyi/Ayamelum Federal Constituency of Anambra State in the House of Representatives, elected on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) at the 2023 general election. Born 5 August 1975, she is one of a small number of women in the 10th National Assembly.
Before her election Gwacham worked in business, with interests reported in the hospitality sector. Her 2023 return was petitioned at the National Assembly election petitions tribunal by candidates of rival parties.
In November 2024 she used a public engagement to press for wider support for women seeking political office. As of August 2026 she remains the sitting member for Oyi/Ayamelum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Oyi/Ayamelum federal constituency in the House of Representatives?
Honourable Maureen Chinwe Gwacham represents Oyi/Ayamelum 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 Maureen Chinwe Gwacham born?
Maureen Chinwe Gwacham was born on 5 August 1975, which makes she 51 years old.
What state does Hon. Maureen Chinwe Gwacham represent?
Hon. Maureen Chinwe Gwacham represents a federal constituency in Anambra State, part of Nigeria's South-East geopolitical zone. Anambra 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 Anambra State
- Governor
- Charles Soludo
- House of Reps
- 10 members — listed on the Anambra State page