There are currently 26 members of the House of Assembly, representing one of the various local government areas in Akwa Ibom.
The purpose of the House of Assembly is to "provide information on the scope of responsibilities, services, and commitment for the entire people of Akwa Ibom State".
Each service has various standards that must be met; whenever the appropriation bill is passed on to the house they must ensure that estimates are critically analyzed and resources are distributed in such a way those in need are put in priority.
In the case of legitimizing a political candidate for office, the House of Assembly must pick an individual who is well-qualified and possesses the skills needed for the position.
Furthermore, the House of Assembly is entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the activities of ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), through committees.