Tuesday morning witnessed a riveting turn of events as the inauguration of the 10th Senate unfolded, resulting in the election of former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, as the Senate President. OSG reports.
Tuesday morning witnessed a riveting turn of events as the inauguration of the 10th Senate unfolded, resulting in the election of former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, as the Senate President. OSG reports.
The 109 Senators had gathered to partake in the highly anticipated election for key positions within the upper legislative chambers of Nigeria’s National Assembly.Information Guide Nigeria
Two prominent contenders emerged for the prestigious position of Senate President. Senator Godswill Akpabio, an All Progressives Congress (APC) representative from Akwa Ibom North West, and Senator Abdulaziz Yari from Zamfara North West, also an APC member, were in the running for the office of the third-highest-ranking official in the country.JAMB Result
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Early reports suggested that Senator Ali Ndume from Borno South nominated Akpabio, while Senator Elisha Abbo from Adamawa North nominated Yari.
However, tension gripped the assembly hall when, after Senator Abbo nominated Yari, a wave of protests erupted among some lawmakers. Despite the uproar, Abbo staunchly defended his nomination, raising his voice in response to the opposition.NYSC Portal
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