Senator Nwebonyi Onyeka Peter
About Senator Nwebonyi Onyeka Peter
Nwebonyi Onyeka Peter, who also writes his name Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, has been Senator for Ebonyi North, Ebonyi State, since 13 June 2023, elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. He is serving a first term.
Nwebonyi holds the office of Deputy Chief Whip of the 10th Senate. He drew national attention in March 2025 during the chamber's dispute with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, when remarks he made about her marriage prompted a public demand for an apology from her husband, Emmanuel Uduaghan.
As of August 2026 he remains in the Senate as Deputy Chief Whip. Published biographical detail on his career before 2023 is thin, and no further offices are recorded in independently verifiable sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Ebonyi North senatorial district?
Senator Nwebonyi Onyeka Peter represents the people of Ebonyi North senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Ebonyi State.
When was Nwebonyi Onyeka Peter born?
Nwebonyi Onyeka Peter was born on 27 October 1982, which makes he 43 years old.
What state does Senator Nwebonyi Onyeka Peter represent?
Senator Nwebonyi Onyeka Peter represents Ebonyi State in the South-East geopolitical zone in the Nigerian Senate. Each state in Nigeria has three senators, one for each of its three senatorial districts.
What is Senator Nwebonyi Onyeka Peter's religion?
Senator Nwebonyi Onyeka Peter is a Christian. Religious identity is not a legal qualification for senatorial office in Nigeria, but it is often reflected in constituency representation across the country's diverse zones.
What does a Nigerian senator do?
A senator is a member of the upper chamber of Nigeria's National Assembly. Senators make federal laws, approve presidential appointments, ratify international treaties, oversee the executive arm of government and advocate for the interests of their senatorial district. The Senate has 109 members in total.
Government of Ebonyi State
- Governor
- Francis Nwifuru
- House of Reps
- 6 members — listed on the Ebonyi State page