Godswill Akpabio Wins Senate President

Akpabio Sworn In As Senate President — Akpabio

Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio has emerged as Senate President in the election that held Tuesday morning during inauguration of the 10th Senate.

Akpabio, who was the anointed candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), defeated former governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari in the election.

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Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.

Victor Ezeja

Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.

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