8th Kwara State House of Assembly

The 8th Kwara State House of Assembly was the legislative branch of the Kwara State Government for the assembly term inaugurated on June 8, 2015, and concluded on June 3, 2019. It was a unicameral state legislature composed of 24 representatives elected from constituencies across Kwara State. The elections for the chamber were held on April 28, 2015. The assembly's principal constitutional role was to exercise legislative authority within the state. Its members considered and passed bills, with legislation requiring endorsement by a two-thirds majority of the house before being presented to the governor for assent. Once signed by the governor, an approved bill became state law. The assembly also participated in the state's institutional checks and balances through its role in appointments proposed by the governor, including appointments involving state commissioners, the chief judge, and other senior public officials. Rt. Hon. Ali Ahmad, a lawyer, served as Speaker, while Hon. Okedare Matthew served as Deputy Speaker. The membership comprised 24 representatives, including Hassan Oyeleke, Umar Mohammed Gunu, Felicia Ebun Owolabi, Abdulkadir Segilola Ramat, Jimoh Akanni Abdulraman, Ibrahim Aishat Bodunrin, Amosa Mohammed Mobolaji, Shuaib Ahmed Abdulkadir, Babaoye Olaitan Matthew, Afolayan Musa Moses, Adebayo Babatunde Mohammed, Muhammed Ba'Aziki Suleiman, Emmanuel Folorunsho Abodunrin, Abdulrafiu Abdulrahman, Adamu Usman, Moshood Olanrewaju Bakare, Adams Aliyu Ishiaku, Ahmed Ibn Mohammed, Abdullahi Taiwo Abdulrasheed, Popoola Saheed Adekeye, Sikirat Anako, and Kamal Oyekunle Fagbemi. As a time-limited legislative institution rather than a commercial brand, the assembly did not offer products or operate for profit. Its significance lay in representing Kwara State constituencies, scrutinizing and approving state legislation, and contributing to executive appointments and public governance during its four-year term. It ceased to be the sitting assembly when the next legislative term began after June 3, 2019.

The 8th Kwara State House of Assembly was constituted following elections held on April 28, 2015. It was formally inaugurated on June 8, 2015, as the legislative branch of the Kwara State Government. The chamber was unicameral and contained 24 representatives, with each member elected from a constituency within Kwara State. During its term, the assembly's central responsibility was state lawmaking. Bills were considered by the house and required approval by a two-thirds majority before being forwarded to the governor. A bill that received the governor's assent became law. The assembly also formed part of the state's system of institutional oversight by participating in appointments proposed by the executive, including appointments of commissioners, the chief judge, and other senior officials. Ali Ahmad, identified as a lawyer, served as Speaker of the 8th Assembly, and Okedare Matthew served as Deputy Speaker. The recorded membership consisted of 24 representatives from constituencies across the state. The legislative term ended on June 3, 2019, after which the 8th Assembly was succeeded by a later legislative assembly. Because it was defined by a specific electoral and constitutional term, it is now a former state legislature rather than an active institution.

• 2019

  End of legislative term

  [1]8th Kwara State House of Assemblyen.wikipedia.org

  The assembly completed its term on June 3, 2019.

• 2015

  Election of the 8th Assembly

  [1]8th Kwara State House of Assemblyen.wikipedia.org

  Kwara State held elections for representatives of the 8th legislative assembly on April 28, 2015.

• 2015

  Inauguration

  [1]8th Kwara State House of Assemblyen.wikipedia.org

  The 8th Kwara State House of Assembly was inaugurated on June 8, 2015.

A state legislative institution representing 24 constituencies and exercising lawmaking and oversight functions within the Kwara State Government.

1. 18th Kwara State House of Assemblyen.wikipedia.org