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Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly — Adamawa State

Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley Mava'ama

● Currently in Office
🏛 Adamawa 🏳️ APC 📅 Jun 2023 – Present 🎂 43 years old

📅 Tenure in Office

Jun 2023 – Present
3 years, 1 months

Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley Mava'ama has been serving as speaker of the adamawa state house of assembly of Adamawa State since June 13, 2023, under the APC Party.

👤 About Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley Mava'ama

Bathiya Wesley Mava'ama was born on 7 July 1983. He represents Hong Constituency in the Adamawa State House of Assembly, first elected in the 2019 general election, and re-elected in 2023. During the 7th Assembly he chaired the House Standing Committee on Education and served as Vice Chairman of the Committee on Local Government Affairs.

He was elected Speaker of the 8th Adamawa State House of Assembly unopposed on 13 June 2023, alongside Deputy Speaker Mohammed Buba Jijiwa. He married Faith Bathiya Wesley in December 2023.

In February 2026, Wesley led 15 of the assembly's 16 PDP members in defecting to the All Progressives Congress, days ahead of Governor Fintiri's own defection to the APC, effectively transferring control of the state legislature to the ruling party.

📋 Personal Information

Full nameRt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley Mava'ama
Title / RoleSpeaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly
StateAdamawa State
PartyAPC
Date of birthJuly 7, 1983 (43 years old)
SpouseFaith Bathiya Wesley
In office sinceJune 13, 2023
Geopolitical zoneNE

🏆 Key Achievements

Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly since 13 June 2023, elected unopposed representing Hong Constituency. Chaired the House Standing Committee on Education in the 7th Assembly. First member of the 7th Assembly to move a motion on the floor. Living with a physical disability (amputated arm). Defected from PDP to APC alongside 15 of the assembly's 16 PDP members shortly before Governor Fintiri's own defection in February 2026.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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