Nigerian Senate President Akpabio backed for a second term
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio has received support from several senators to keep his post after the next legislature is inaugurated in 2027. Senate Majority Leader Tahir Monguno and Senator Cyril Fasuyi believe the position is not open, Punch reports.
Godswill Akpabio, president of the Nigerian Senate, has received the support of several lawmakers to be reappointed to lead the chamber when the 11th National Assembly is inaugurated, scheduled for 2027, Punch reports. Senate Majority Leader Tahir Monguno and Senator Cyril Fasuyi said there was “no vacancy” in the post.
The two lawmakers expressed their position during Thursday’s plenary session. Tahir Monguno, who represents the Borno North senatorial district, said he was optimistic that most incumbent senators would return to the chamber.
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