Akpabio Inaugurates Four New Senators After Recent By-Elections

On Wednesday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio formally swore in four newly elected lawmakers following recent bye-elections organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission. These senators—Olaka Nwogu, Danladi Envulu, Asogwa Israel, and Dayo Faduyile—took their oaths during plenary sessions to fill their respective senatorial districts.

Three of the four vacant seats went to the All Progressives Congress, with one remaining under People's Democratic Party control. Nwogu, who represents Rivers South East, belongs to the PDP.

The APC claimed the other three: Envulu in Nasarawa North, Israel in Enugu North, and Faduyile in Ondo South. Vacancies had emerged through earlier deaths of sitting senators and other departures from the red chamber.

At the inauguration, Akpabio conveyed sympathy regarding recent senator deaths and implored against additional losses affecting the 10th Senate. He also recognized electoral victories by both the ruling administration and opposition parties, offering congratulations for their achievements.

The President extended gratitude to visiting governors, their deputies, and accompanying delegations. The four bye-elections resolved distinct district-level openings.

Rivers South East's seat became available when former Senator Barinada Mpigi passed away; Nwogu's win filled this position. Following Senator Godiya Akwashiki's death, Envulu secured Nasarawa North's slot.

In Enugu North, Israel replaced the late Senator Okechukwu Ezea. Faduyile claimed the Ondo South position left vacant when Jimoh Ibrahim departed for another governmental appointment.