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BREAKING: Senator Godswill Akpabio Elected Senate President | READ DETAILS

Faith Ukanwa

Jun 13, 2023

BREAKING: Senator Godswill Akpabio Elected Senate President | READ DETAILS
Senator Godswill Akpabio, the endorsed candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC)for the 10th Senate presidency, has been elected as President of the Senate.

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Akpabio in an election conducted on the floor of the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in the build-up to the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, defeated Senator Abdulaziz Yari and others to emerge winner.

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Earlier on, Senator Ali Ndume nominated Senator Godswill Akpabio, after reading the biography of the former Akwa Ibom governor cum former Minister for Niger Delta Affairs.

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The nomination of Akpabio who represents Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial zone, was seconded by Senator Olamilekan Solomon Yayi from Ogun state.

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

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— Faith Ukanwa

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