Bukola Saraki, a former governor of Kwara State, has been elected the president of the eighth Senate.
Mr. Saraki of the All Progressives Congress, APC, defeated his party’s preferred candidate, Ahmed Lawan, to emerge the Senate president.
He was nominated by Sani Yerima and seconded by Dino Melaye.
57 Senators cast their votes wile 51 APC Senators were Absent.
NigerianEye learnt that only 57 senators were present at today's meeting at the National Assembly.
The "election" was presided over by the Clerk of the National Assembly.The election held was majority of his party members were meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the International Conference Center in Abuja, a meeting Saraki shunned.
The election was witnessed by notable APC senators led by former Governor Rabiu Kwankwanso of Kano State, Dino Melaye, Shabba Lafiagi and Sanni Yerima Bakura.
Mr. Saraki has been sworn into office.
The immediate past deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu was also re-elected.
Mr. Ekweremadu of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was nominated by Abie Sekibo from Rivers State. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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congrats bukki
ReplyDeleteLMAO! Naija politics i hail thee!
ReplyDeleteI think its too early for APC to be engulfed in this political fracas among themselves. this is certainly not what we bargained for when we voted for you guys... well 4 years is not for ever. i still believe in the man Buhari. Bad start for the APC i must say.
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ReplyDeleteWhy were d other senators absent at dis crucial day?
ReplyDeletecongrat
ReplyDeletePaying back APC in the same manner Tambuwal was presented against PDP in the last dispensation
ReplyDeleteYes. U are correct. Its not the first time. That is Nigeria politics for u.
DeleteAPC is in power. The new gang of looters start thier busy job of hammering while we stand and watch like mumu maga ode
ReplyDeleteNobody is above the party that fielded him. This is classical PDP indiscipline that Bukola is exhibiting. It will not last long.
ReplyDeleteNobody is above the party that fielded him. This is classical PDP indiscipline that Bukola is exhibiting. It will not last long.
ReplyDeleteAPC ain't seen nothing yet, this is just the beginning.
ReplyDeletethis thief again ok now... I how it will not be blattered
ReplyDeleteGod always give leadership to whom he choses
ReplyDeleteThis is party indiscipline and PMB should show leadership by taking strong and effective positsion so as to put PDP in check order wise they will do everything to distract and disorganize him. PDP is a power monger political party. The president should stand by his positsion that nobody with corruption case should be seen within the corridors of power. It is time start work.
ReplyDeleteWell the Apc should not be crying foul considering the stock in trade of jagaban. As far as I am concerned, the party has no right to impose on the assembly its preferred choice. For one, we all know gbaja to be a rubber stamp for Tinubu and the other man they presented must be just like him. Saraki has just taught his party politics 101. My hope is that after the power tussle, the interest of common Nigerians would be served.
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