Full Title: Rt. Hon. Barr. Princess Chinwe Nwaebili
Nationality: Nigerian
Profession: Politician, Lawyer
Known For: Former Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly
Overview
Chinwe Nwaebili is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who served as the second female Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly. She was widely addressed with the honorific title: Rt. Hon. Barr. Princess Chinwe Nwaebili.
Before becoming Speaker, she chaired four different committees within the State Assembly. A former member of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), she later joined the African Action Congress (AAC) in 2021 and contested for the position of Deputy Governor of Anambra State alongside Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo, the party’s gubernatorial candidate.
She also declared her intention to run for Ogbaru Federal Constituency in the 2019 general elections under APGA.
Early Life and Education
- Origin: Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria
- Marital Status: Widow of Late Prince Azubuike Patrick Nwaebili
- His 10th-year memorial service was held in Asaba, Delta State
Political Career
Party Affiliations:
- Formerly a member of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA)
- Joined African Action Congress (AAC) in 2021
Notable Political Roles:
- Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly (Second female to hold the position)
- Chair, Four different legislative committees in the Assembly
2021 Elections:
- Position: Deputy Governor Candidate
- Governor Candidate: Dr. Chidozie Nwankwo
- Party: AAC
2019 Elections:
- Declared intention to contest for Ogbaru Federal Constituency under APGA
Advocacy & Contributions:
- 2009: Participated in a climate change workshop for government actors organized by PASDO
- Known for youth empowerment programs in her community
See Also
- Anambra State House of Assembly
- All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA)
- African Action Congress (AAC)
- Ogbaru Local Government Area
- PASDO (Participatory Agency for Sustainable Development Options)