Honourable Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi
About Hon. Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi
Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi represents Oshodi-Isolo II Federal Constituency of Lagos State in the House of Representatives on the platform of the Labour Party (LP). He won the seat at the 2023 general election and was sworn in with the 10th National Assembly on 13 June 2023.
His return was challenged by the All Progressives Congress. The National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal dismissed the APC petition and upheld his election on 4 September 2023, and the Court of Appeal affirmed that ruling in early November 2023. In November 2024 Onuakalusi accused a former aide of forgery and impersonation.
As of August 2026, he remains one of Lagos State's few opposition members in the House.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Oshodi-Isolo II federal constituency in the House of Representatives?
Honourable Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi represents Oshodi-Isolo II 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 Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi born?
Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi was born on 27 September 1977, which makes he 48 years old.
What state does Hon. Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi represent?
Hon. Jesse Okey-Joe Onuakalusi represents a federal constituency in Lagos State, part of Nigeria's South-West geopolitical zone. Lagos 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 Lagos State
- Governor
- Babajide Sanwo-Olu
- House of Reps
- 23 members — listed on the Lagos State page