The new leaders of the legislative arm of government were elected today, June 13. Godswill Akpabio, the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has been elected as the 10th President of the Senate, surpassing Abdulaziz Yari, the former Governor of Zamfara. Akpabio received a total of 63 votes, while Yari secured 46 votes. He takes over the position from Ahmad Lawan.
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