Ikuinyi O. Ibani
Nigerian politician
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Ikuinyi Owaji Ibani is a Nigerian politician and Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.[1] From 2007 to 2011, he served as MHA representing the constituency of Andoni, and from 2011 to 2015, was the Chief Whip of the House. He is a member of the People's Democratic Party. In the 8th Assembly election, he defeated his All Progressives Congress rival by over 50,000 votes.[2]
On 19 December 2015, Ibani announced his resignation from the office of Speaker, citing personal reasons. He was replaced by Adams Dabotorudima from Okrika.[3] In December 2016, Ibani was re-elected as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.[4]
