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By Victor Osula, Abuja
The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has appointed Anambra MP, Afam Victor Ogene, as its new spokesperson, tasking him with leading communications for opposition lawmakers and articulating the caucus’ positions on critical national issues.
The appointment was announced Saturday in a statement signed by House Minority Leader Fredrick Agbedi following an online meeting of the opposition caucus.
Ogene, who represents Ogbaru Federal Constituency of Anambra State in the House of Representatives, will now serve as the official voice of minority legislators in the Green Chamber, becoming the key channel through which the opposition bloc communicates its views on legislative matters and government policies.
According to the statement, caucus members unanimously approved the nomination, expressing confidence in Ogene’s ability to effectively engage the public and communicate the positions of opposition lawmakers to Nigerians at a time when parliamentary oversight of executive actions remains crucial.
The Minority Caucus described the Anambra legislator as an experienced lawmaker with an impressive legislative background, strong democratic credentials and a track record of commitment to accountability and good governance.
He said his understanding of legislative procedures and parliamentary engagement would further strengthen the caucus in fulfilling its constitutional responsibility to provide effective checks and balances within the National Assembly.
“As Speaker, Honorable Ogene will articulate the positions of the Minority Caucus on national issues, ensure effective communication with the Nigerian people and uphold the caucus’s constitutional duty to hold the Executive to account,” the statement read.
The caucus noted that beyond his legislative credentials, Ogene brings with him years of professional experience in the media sector, describing him as an award-winning journalist and editor, whose experience in communications would be an added asset in managing the opposition bloc’s public affairs.
Before venturing into active politics, Ogene built a distinguished reputation in journalism, gaining recognition for his contributions to media practice and public discourse in Nigeria.
Lawmakers said his media background would help improve public understanding of the caucus’ activities while ensuring more effective dissemination of opposition positions on issues of governance, legislation and national development.
The caucus also called on media organizations and members of the public to extend their cooperation and support to the new Speaker as he assumes his responsibilities.
The appointment is effective immediately and comes just ten days after the House of Representatives announced a new leadership structure for the Minority Caucus, ending weeks of internal consultations and political maneuvering over the composition of the opposition leadership in the Tenth National Assembly.
The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, had on June 11 announced Fredrick Agbedi of Bayelsa State as the new Minority Leader, alongside Abdulsamad Dasuki of Sokoto State as Deputy Minority Leader and Mansur Manu Soro of Bauchi State as Minority Leader.
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