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Home » Politics » Akpabio emerges 10th Senate President

Akpabio emerges 10th Senate President

June 13, 2023
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Abuja, NIGERIA — Senator Godswill Akpabio has been elected President of the 10th Senate following a rowdy session at the red chamber.

Akpabio, a former governor of Akwa-Ibom State and lawmaker from Akwa Ibom North West emerged winner after defeating his opponent, Abdulaziz Yari, former Zamfara State governor, who got 46 votes.

Akpabio, a former Senator Minority Leader polled 63 votes to defeat Yari who scored 46 votes.

The lawmakers-elect had earlier commenced voting on the floor of the Nigerian Senate, in the build-up to the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly.

Senator Ali Ndume nominated Senator Godswill Akpabi, after reading the biography of the former Akwa Ibom governor.

Akpabio’s nomination was seconded by Senator Olamilekan Solomon Yayi from Ogun state.

Similarly, Senator Ishaku Abbo nominated Senator Abdul Aziz Yari as Senate President.

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The result was announced by the clerk of the National Assembly, Sani Tambuwal.

He said 107 senators voted.

Akpabio was the anointed candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the seat of number 3 citizen, but was challenged by Yari, who is also of the APC.

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Akpabio was nominated by Ali Ndume (Borno) and seconded by Adeola Olamilekan (Ogun); while Yari was nominated by Elisha Abbo (Adamawa) and seconded by Jimoh Ibrahim.

Meanwhile, the senator representing Kano North Senatorial District, Barau Jibrin, has emerged as the Deputy President of the 10th Senate.

Barau was elected unopposed at the 10th National Assembly election.


Both Akpabio and Barau had the support of President Bola Tinubu and leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

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