Senator Olaka Nwogu
Olaka Nwogu is the Senator representing Rivers South-East senatorial district in Nigeria's 10th National Assembly. A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he won the 2026 by-election held after the death of Senator Barinada (Barry) Mpigi.
About Senator Olaka Nwogu
Olaka Johnson Nwogu, born 26 January 1965, represents Rivers South-East, Rivers State, in the Senate on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. He took the seat during the 10th National Assembly following the death of Senator Barinada Mpigi.
Nwogu was chairman of Eleme Local Government Area before serving in the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2011 for the Tai–Eleme–Oyigbo Federal Constituency, where he chaired the House Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream). He was first returned to the Senate for Rivers South-East at the 2015 general election, defeating the incumbent Magnus Abe, but that return was set aside in court later the same year.
As of August 2026 he sits for Rivers South-East.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Rivers South-East senatorial district?
Senator Olaka Nwogu represents the people of Rivers South-East senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Rivers State.
What state does Senator Olaka Nwogu represent?
Senator Olaka Nwogu represents Rivers State in the South-South geopolitical zone in the Nigerian Senate. Each state in Nigeria has three senators, one for each of its three senatorial districts.
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 Rivers State
- Governor
- Siminalayi Fubara
- House of Reps
- 13 members — listed on the Rivers State page