Akpabio's Senate Presidency Declared Uncontested for 2027
The power struggle over the leadership of the 11th National Assembly has commenced ahead of the 2027 general election, with senators expressing strong support for Senate President Godswill Akpabio. During a plenary session on Thursday, senators declared that Akpabio's position, along with that of Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and other principal officers, is “not open to any contest.” Senate Chief Whip Mohammed Tahir Monguno initiated the declaration, expressing confidence that most serving senators would be re-elected.
He stated, “there is no vacancy” for the Senate President and other principal officer positions. Senator Cyril Fasuyi from Ekiti North supported this motion, affirming Akpabio as the preferred Senate President for the upcoming assembly.
Akpabio sought confirmation from the chamber, which received a resounding affirmative response, with no dissenting voices heard, leading him to conclude that the matter was settled.
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