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.

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.

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.

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

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