The 8th Abia State House of Assembly has elected Emmanuel Nwagwu Emeruwa as the Speaker.
Emeruwa is a member representing Aba South State Constituency under Labour Party. He was nominated by Emeka Obioma, member representing Umuahia South and was returned unopposed.
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The House also elected Austine Meregini, member representing Umuahia East Constituency.
Recall that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has 11 members; Labour Party 10; Youth Progressive Party (YPP) two, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) has one member.
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