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

Senators have declared the position of Senate President non-vacant and expressed support for Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, and other principal officers. This follows speculation that Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, an ally of President Bola Tinubu, might seek the Senate presidency after his governorship. The senators' stance appears aimed at quelling such speculation and reinforcing the current leadership of the 11th Senate.

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