Hon. Alfred Emberga has been sworn in as the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly.
The swearing-in ceremony was conducted on Sunday after the resignation of the former Speaker earlier in the day.
Emberga, who until now was a principal member of the Assembly, pledged to provide purposeful leadership and work in harmony with his colleagues to advance the legislative agenda of the House.
Details of the circumstances surrounding the former Speaker’s resignation remain sketchy as of press time.