June 13, 2023

…takes oath of office

Sen. Godswill Akpabio has emerged as President of the 10th senate.

He was immediately sworn in.

The former Akwa Ibom governor was returned elected as President of the 10th Senate after polling 63 votes to defeat Senator Yari who scored 46 votes.

Recall that the former Zamfara governor Abdul’aziz Yari had before now protested the endorsement of the the former minister by the party and asked that the endorsement be reviewed but was ignored.

Jubrin Barau has also emerged Deputy senate President.

He was nominated unopposed by Senator Dave Umahi to clinch the position.