By Chika Obi, Chioma Nwankwo and Claribel Udah
There was jubilation in Awka as Mrs. Mimi Ifeoma Azikiwe (Esq), was officially sworn in as the member representing Onitsha North 1 State Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly.
The oath of office was administered by the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somto Udeze, during plenary at the Assembly complex. Azikiwe’s inauguration followed her landslide victory in the August 16 bye-election, making her the second female lawmaker in the current legislature.
The event drew a large turnout of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) stakeholders and supporters who came to witness the historic moment. Among those present were the Mayor of Onitsha North LGA, Hon. Nweze Tony Nwora; Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon. Patrick Agha Mba; APGA Chairman of Onitsha North LGA, Chief Okwy Maduekwe (Prof); and former lawmaker, Hon. Ejiofor Egwuatu.
Also in attendance were co-aspirants in the race, Hon. Chiejina Obieze and Hon. Pat Egwuatu; Campaign Director General, Hon. Romanus Eze, Hon. Ifediba Mazeli; Hon. Obiokoye, councilors of Onitsha North led by Hon. Odinigwe Nnamdi Okwuayanga; members of the City Mayor’s cabinet headed by Chief of Staff, Hon. Tagbo Emodi; and several APGA ward chairmen.
Supporters described the moment as a “divine journey” for the constituency, expressing confidence that Azikiwe would provide quality representation and work for the welfare of all.
Her emergence is being celebrated as a milestone for women in politics in Anambra State, with many hailing her passion for grassroots development and her commitment to the rapid progress of Onitsha North 1.
- Obi, Nwankwo and Udah are of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State *
