By Sarah Sam Adda
The Senate on Wednesday swore in Joseph Ikpea and Emmanuel Nwachukwu as senators representing Edo Central and Anambra South, respectively.
The ceremony, presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, saw the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Ojo, administer the oaths of office and allegiance.
Their inauguration followed by-elections to fill the seats vacated by Monday Okpebholo, now Governor of Edo State, and the late Ifeanyi Ubah, who died in July 2024.
Before the swearing-in, the Senate suspended its rules to allow family members and dignitaries into the chamber.
Among those present were former Delta State Governor James Ibori and former Edo State Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu.
Akpabio congratulated the new lawmakers and urged them to familiarize themselves with the Senate’s standing rules.
