Speaker of the Abia State House Assembly, Emmanuel Emeruwa

The Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Emeruwa, has dismissed claims that the legislature is under the control of the executive arm of government, insisting that both arms maintain a cordial working relationship for the benefit of the state.

Emeruwa stated this on Tuesday in Umuahia during activities marking the third anniversary of the 8th Abia State House of Assembly.

According to him, the Assembly has deliberately sustained a harmonious relationship with the executive to ensure effective governance and development.

“We maintained a cordial relationship with the government because, if there is any rift, the state will suffer.