Saraki swears in Rivers senators amidst protest

President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has administered the oath of office on Magnus Abe, George Sekibo and Osinakachukwu Ideozu, newly elected senators from Rivers state.
The three lawmakers were elected in the Rivers legislative re-run elections that held on Saturday.
The exercise – still ongoing as results were yet to be known for nine constituencies – was characterised by widespread violence and irregularities.
Abe represents Rivers South-east; Sekibo; Rivers-east; and Ideozu, Rivers-west.
The seats for the three senatorial districts from Rivers State had been vacant since December when the Court Appeal invalidated legislative elections held during the 2015 general elections in the oil rich state.
“They just came from a tough election,” Saraki said after congratulating the newly sworn in Senators.
Sekibo (PDP) is in the Senate for the third time, Abe (APC) the second time and Ideozu (PDP) is a first time senator.
Meanwhile, the Senate has adjourned sitting till January 10.
The resolution for adjournment was reached after the Senate reconvened Thursday afternoon to approve votes and proceedings of the day. (Premium Times)