Hurdles before N’Assembly leaders
Principal officers of the 10th National Assembly are gearing up for another round of political battles ahead of the January 16, 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections. While many of the principal officers have secured their party tickets to contest, a few others lost at the primaries, while some opted not to seek re-election in […]
The 10th National Assembly principal officers are preparing for intense political battles ahead of the January 16, 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections. While many have secured their party tickets to contest, a few will face tough challenges from major contenders eyeing their seats. Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, the Senate President, faces a rival from his brother's wife, Pat Ibanga, of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, representing Zaria Federal Constituency, will be challenged by Suleiman Ibrahim Dabo of the ADC and Hamisu Idris of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Deputy Senate President Senator Barau I. Jibrin will face opposition from Saleh Shehu Kwidawa of the ADC and Nasiru Sule Garo of the NDC. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu will contend with Chimaobi Anyaso of the Labour Party (LP) and Karibe Ojigwe of the NDC.
Senate Leader Michael Bamidele faces Victor Akinyemi of the ADC. Senate Chief Whip Mohammed Monguno will challenge Bulama Kugu of the ADC, and Senate Minority Leader Abba Patrick Moro will contend with Dr. David Olofu of the ADC and Francis Agbo of the APC.
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