In addition to the Majority Leader, the Speaker also revealed that Hon. Jude Udefuna, representing Ezeagu Constituency under the Labour Party, has been appointed as the Deputy Majority Leader. These appointments signify the growing influence and presence of the Labour Party within the Enugu House of Assembly.
The House Speaker announced the remaining positions of leadership. Iloabuchi Aniagu, a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) representing Nkanu West, has been designated as the Minority Leader. Jane Chinwendu Eneh, also from the PDP, has been appointed as the Deputy Minority Leader, representing Awgu North.
The Chief Whip position has been entrusted to Eze Ejike Jude of the Labour Party, who represents Igbo-Eze North Constituency I. Working alongside Jude, Princess Obiajulu Ugwu, representing Enugu South Rural under the Labour Party, has been named as the Deputy Chief Whip.
Chukwuma Ekwueme, a member of the PDP representing Uzo Uwani, has taken up the role of Minority Whip, while Okey Mbah from the PDP and representing Nkanu East has been appointed as the Deputy Minority Whip.
It is noteworthy that the Labour Party currently holds 14 seats in the Enugu State House of Assembly, whereas the PDP possesses 10 seats. With the Labour Party's notable presence and their recent appointments to key leadership positions, the political landscape within the Enugu House of Assembly is expected to witness new dynamics and perspectives in legislative affairs.
