Honourable Obika Joshua Chinedu
About Hon. Obika Joshua Chinedu
Joshua Chinedu Obika represents the Abuja Municipal/Bwari Federal Constituency of the Federal Capital Territory in Nigeria's House of Representatives. Born on 10 May 1974, he won the seat at the 2023 general election on the Labour Party platform.
Obika's party affiliation has shifted during the 10th Assembly: he was reported in March 2026 to have left the Labour Party for the All Progressives Congress, and in May 2026, after being denied the APC's re-election ticket, to have joined the National Democratic Coalition, citing Peter Obi. A forum of former FCT councillors endorsed him for a second term in April 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Abuja Municipal/Bwari federal constituency in the House of Representatives?
Honourable Obika Joshua Chinedu represents Abuja Municipal/Bwari 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 Obika Joshua Chinedu born?
Obika Joshua Chinedu was born on 10 May 1974, which makes he 52 years old.
What state does Hon. Obika Joshua Chinedu represent?
Hon. Obika Joshua Chinedu represents a federal constituency in FCT State, part of Nigeria's North-Central geopolitical zone. FCT 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 FCT State
- Senator
- Ireti Kingibe
- House of Reps
- 1 member — listed on the FCT State page