Abia Lawmaker, Benjamin Kalu on Tuesday emerged deputy speaker of the House of Representatives for the 10th Assembly.
He would deputise Tajudeen Abbas who had earlier emerged as the speaker.
Kalu, who was the spokesman of the 9th Assembly, was not opposed when nominated.
Kalu secured his position before the voting began as Imo lawmaker, Princess Miriam Onuoha, stepped down for him.