Chinedun Orji, the member representing the Umuahia Central State Constituency in the state House of Assembly, has emerged as the 11th Speaker of the Assembly.
Orji, who is the son of the immediate past governor and Current Senator representing Abia North senatorial district at the Red Chamber, Theodore Orji, is a second term lawmaker.
He emerged unopposed on Monday during the inaugural session of the state legislature, Punch reports.
He was nominated by the member representing Ugwunaagor state Constituency, Munachim Alozie, seconded by the member representing Isiala Ngwa North state Constituency, Ginger Onwusibe.
The members of the seventh Assembly also elected the member representing Ohafia South state Constituency, Ifeanyi Uchendu as the Deputy Speaker of the House.
He was nominated by the member representing Obingwa West state Constituency, Atoms, while Jerry Uzodike supported his nomination.
The Clerk of the House, Mr Pedro Irokansi presided over the session.
