Monguno Declares No Vacancy for Senate President Role

Senator Tahir Monguno, the Senate Chief Whip, announced during a plenary session that there is "no vacancy" in the office of the Senate President, supporting the continuation of Senator Godswill Akpabio in this role. This declaration, made on a Thursday, suggests a preference for continuity among the leadership of the 10th Senate.

Senator Cyril Fasuyi echoed this sentiment, asserting that the Senate presidency is currently occupied and should not be contested. Akpabio conducted a voice vote, which received support from the senators present.

However, this development does not resolve who will preside over the Senate after the 2027 elections, as the current Senate cannot influence the composition or leadership of the 11th Senate, which will be determined by the elected senators. Akpabio faces the dual challenge of securing his return to the Senate and gaining the support of his colleagues in the next Assembly for the presidency.