Just In: 10th Senate: Sen. Akpabio Emerges Senate President

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Kunle Adelabu

Sen. Godswill Akpabio, (2nd right) with the gavel after emerging President of the 10th Senate. Sen. Ali Ndume (Right), Sen. Adeola Yayi (Left) and the Clerk of the National Assembly (2nd left).

Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State and the choice of the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Godswill Akpabio has emerged the President of the 10th Senate .

He polled 63 votes to defeat Senator Abdulaziz Yari, who got 46 votes

Senator Ali Ndume nominated Senator Godswill Akpabi, after reading the biography and was seconded by Senator Olamilekan Solomon Yayi from Ogun state.

On the other hand, Senator Ishaku Abbo nominated Senator Abdul Aziz Yari as Senate President.

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