Reports reaching CEOAfrica reveals that the Senate President Bukola Saraki has administered oath of office on three newly elected Senators from Rivers State, Magnus Abe, George Sekibo and Osinakachukwu Ideozu.

The three lawmakers were elected in the Rivers legislative re-run elections that held on Saturday. The exercise which was characterized by widespread violence and irregularities is still on-going as results are yet to be known for nine constituencies.

Mr. Abe represents Rivers South East; Mr. Sekibo represents Rivers East; and Mr. Ideozu represents 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.

After congratulating the newly sworn in Senators, Mr Saraki said“They just came from a tough election.”

Mr. Sekibo (PDP) is in the Senate for the third time, Mr. Abe (APC) the second time and Mr. Ideozu (PDP) is a first time senator.

Meanwhile, the Senate has adjourned sitting till January 10, 2017. The resolution for adjournment was reached after the Senate reconvened Thursday afternoon to approve votes and proceedings of the day.