Nigeria: Senate Declares 'No Vacancy' As Akpabio, Barau Get Backing for 11th Assembly

Nigeria: Senate Declares 'No Vacancy' As Akpabio, Barau Get Backing for 11th Assembly

The Senate on Thursday threw its weight behind Senate President Godswill Akpabio's bid to retain his position in the 11th National Assembly, declaring that there would be "no vacancy" in the offices of the Senate President, Deputy Senate President and other principal officers who secure re-election in the 2027 general election.

11th Senate: Senators declare Senate presidency seat non-vacant, back Akpabio, Barau, other principal officers

There have been speculations that Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, an ally of President Bola Tinubu, is considering a bid for the Senate presidency after completing his tenure as governor.

2027: Akpabio, Barau Declare 'No Vacancy' in Senate

The dramatic declaration, which followed a motion adopted through a voice vote on Thursday, saw senators throw their weight behind Senate President Godswill Akpabio

2027: No vacancy in senate presidency, senators declare

Ahead of January 16, 2027, National Assembly elections and nine months to the inauguration of presiding officers for the incoming 11th Senate, the Senate has declared that there is no vacancy in the office of the Senate President.

Senators Throw Weight Behind Akpabio, Barau for 11th Senate Leadership ahead of 2027 Poll

Senators of the 10th National Assembly have passed a resolution backing the return of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his deputy, Barau Jibrin, as leaders of the 11th Senate, provided they win re-election in the 2027 National Assembly elections. The development occurred during plenary on Thursday, as lawmakers expressed support for Akpabio and Barau to […]

No Vacancy: Lawmakers Back Akpabio for 11th Senate Presidency

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has received expressions of support for his re-election as presiding officer of the 11th National Assembly, with Senate Chief Whip Tahir Monguno and Cyril Fasuyi declaring that there is “no vacancy” in the office. The lawmakers made their positions known during Thursday’s plenary, expressing confidence that Akpabio would retain his seat when the next National Assembly is inaugurated in 2027. Monguno, who r…