Oshiomhole Focuses on Re-election, Avoids Senate Presidency Talk

Adam Oshiomhole, the current senator representing Edo North, stated on Wednesday that he is concentrating on his re-election rather than pursuing the Senate Presidency in 2027. During an interview with Channel Television, he emphasized the importance of security and retaining his Senate seat, as his current term is nearing its end.

Oshiomhole refrained from directly answering questions about his interest in the Senate Presidency, indicating that he would not engage in speculation. His comments come in the wake of tensions in the Senate, particularly following a clash with Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a plenary session.

Oshiomhole raised a point of order against Akpabio, who reminded him that interventions were not permitted at that stage. The Senate later continued its session without further disruption.

An amendment to the Senate rules disqualifies first-term senators, including Oshiomhole, from contesting for the presidency of the 11th Senate.