Kaycee Osamwonyi
Honourable Kaycee Osamwonyi | |
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 Osamwonyi in 2026 | |
| Member of the Edo State House of Assembly | |
| Assumed office 16 June 2023 | |
| Constituency | Uhunmwonde Constituency |
| Member, House Committee on Budget and Appropriation | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
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| Occupation | Politician |
Known for | Member of the Edo State House of Assembly |
Kaycee Osamwonyi is a Nigerian politician serving as a member of the Edo State House of Assembly, representing Uhunmwonde Constituency. He was elected on the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 Edo State House of Assembly election before defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in April 2025.[1]
Political career
Osamwonyi was elected to represent Uhunmwonde Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly during the 2023 general election under the People's Democratic Party (PDP). Following his inauguration, he became a member of the House Committee on Budget and Appropriation.[2]
Legislative activities
In March 2024, Osamwonyi sponsored a motion of urgent public importance calling on the Edo State House of Assembly to summon the management of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) and the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) over persistent power outages in Edo State. The House adopted the motion and summoned both organisations to appear before the Assembly.[3]
Legislative committees
Osamwonyi serves as the Chairman of the Edo State House of Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Food Security. He is also a member of the House Committee on Budget and Appropriation. His committee responsibilities include legislative oversight on matters relating to agricultural development, food security policies, and budgetary processes within Edo State.[4][5]
In 2025, he moved another motion calling for a ban on illegal metal scavengers in Edo State, citing increasing incidents of vandalism and theft of public infrastructure. The House subsequently resolved to urge the Edo State Government to establish a task force to address the issue.[6]
Defection to the APC
On 9 April 2025, Osamwonyi defected from the People's Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC). During his reception by Governor Monday Okpebholo, he attributed his decision to internal divisions within the PDP and described his move as a "homecoming", stating that he had previously belonged to the APC.[7][8]
Governor Monday Okpebholo welcomed Osamwonyi into the APC, stating that the defection strengthened the party's majority in the Edo State House of Assembly.[9]
References
- ↑ "Nigerian governor begins campaign for Tinubu's 2027 reelection". Premium Times. 9 April 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- ↑ "Guber poll: Hope rises for Esan as Edo North district produces 8th Assembly speaker". BusinessDay. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- ↑ "Edo Assembly summons BEDC, TCN over incessant power outages". Gazette Nigeria. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- ↑ https://leadership.ng/edo-assembly-wades-into-womans-petition-against-nigerian-danish-husband-over-access-to-child/
- ↑ https://nigerianobservernews.com/2025/04/2027-okpebholo-launches-tinubus-re-election-campaign-in-edo/
- ↑ "Vandalism: Edo Assembly seeks ban of metal scavengers". Realnews Magazine. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- ↑ Odili, Esther (9 April 2025). "2027 Election: Edo Gov Flags Off Tinubu's Campaign As House of Assembly Member Dumps PDP for APC". Legit.ng. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- ↑ "Another Edo PDP Lawmaker Defects To APC". Leadership. 9 April 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- ↑ "You Will Enjoy APC, Okpebholo Assures Defecting PDP Lawmakers". The Whistler. 9 April 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2026.