Chinedum Orji, son of former governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji, has been elected the 11th Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly.
Chinedum, who represents Umuahia Central State Constituency, was the majority leader in the sixth assembly.
The second-term lawmaker emerged Speaker unopposed during plenary on Monday.
The lawmakers also elected Ifeanyi Uchendu, who represents Ohafia South State Constituency, as Deputy Speaker.
