APC nominates Akpabio for Senate President

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has nominated Senator Godswill Akpabio for the position of the Senate President.

The management of the APC on Monday made the nomination following its decision to zone the leadership of the 10th National Assembly.

According to an official statement signed by the party’s spokesman, Felix Morka, the zoning arrangement effected by the NWC is as follows: Senate President – South-South Senator Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom), Deputy Senate President – North West-Senator Barau Jubrin (Kano).

Others are the Speaker of the House of Representatives (North-West) – Hon. Abass Tajudeen (Kaduna), Deputy Speaker South East-Hon. Ben Kalu (Abia).

“The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) met today, Monday, May 8, 2023, to consider reports of consultations and meetings held with the President-Elect, His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, other Party leaders and stakeholders on zoning arrangement for 10th National Assembly leadership positions,” Morka stated.

“The NWC noted with respect the outcome of the meetings held between the President-Elect and the leadership of the NWC.

“The NWC called for further and better consultation with necessary stakeholders in order to assure the support of the aspirants to the National Assembly leadership positions and members of the Party nationwide.”

The APC also urged its leaders, members, and all Nigerians to continue to work for peace and progress of the country during and beyond the current period of leadership transition.