A few minutes after Acho Ihim resigned as the Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Lawman Duruji has been elected as his successor.

Duruji, who represents Ehime Mbano, emerged after an election conducted between him and the acting Speaker, Chinedu Offor.

While Duruji polled 14 votes, Offor garnered 11 votes.

The new Speaker in his acceptance speech said he would steer the ship of the legislature with respect and due process within remaining nine days of the current Assembly.

WuzupNaija reports that the former Speaker Ihim tendered his resignation letter today, a week after his deputy resigned.