Following his defeat to Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Senator Godswill Akpabio has been elected the 10th President of the Senate.
In the buildup to the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, the incoming legislators have already started voting on the floor of the Nigerian Senate. When Senator Ali Ndume read the profile of former Akwa Ibom Governor Godswill Akpabio, he appointed him as a senator.
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This is coming after a keenly stern contest for the position of Senate president. The United Summit Friends Development Association urges senators-elect to prioritize the nation’s interests and vote for Bola Tinubu as the next Senate President. The group emphasizes the importance of putting the country first and following President Tinubu’s choice.
The group supports Godswill Akpabio as the president’s preferred candidate because “Tinubu means well.” They caution against electing a Muslim Senate President due to concerns over an “islamization agenda.” No sane person would oppose a Muslim candidate chosen by the president.
Nigeria has a Muslim president and vice president in this multi-religious state. No more Muslim Senate Presidents, please; the top three positions are already taken by them. If a Muslim becomes the speaker, it could lead to one religion dominating, causing trouble for Tinubu’s administration. Step down, Yari. Support Tinubu’s pick. Akpabio is fit. He’s a unique senator for a reason. We need unity to achieve the prosperity promised by the new administration.” He’s made a good start by eliminating fuel subsidies, despite the short-term difficulty it may cause.” Neighboring countries now understand our pain of producing premium commodities for years.
