A lawmaker representing Umuahia Central Constituency, Chinedum Orji, has emerged as the Speaker of the 7th Abia State House of Assembly.
Orji emerged unopposed.
Ifeanyi Uchendu of Ohafia South constituency was also elected as Deputy Speaker.
Other elected principal officers include;
Majority Leader,
Solomon Akpulonu (PDP)
Minority leader,
Abraham Oba (APGA)
Deputy Minority Leader Chukwu Chijioke (APC)
Deputy Majority Leader,
Paul Taribo(PDP)
Chief Whip,
Munachim Alozie(PDP)
Deputy Chief Whip,
Chukwudi Apugo(PDP)
Munachim Alozie nominated Chinedum Orji for the position of Speaker and was seconded by Ginger Onwusibe, member representing Isialangwa state constituency, No counter nomination was received.
The house has adjourned to 17th June 2019.
