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‘No vacancy,’ senators back Akpabio for second term

Senators have expressed support for Godswill Akpabio’s re-election as Senate President, declaring there is ‘no vacancy’ for the office in the 11th Assembly Read More: https://punchng.com/no-vacancy-senators-back-akpabio-for-second-term/

‘No vacancy,’ senators back Akpabio for second term

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has received expressions of support for his re-election as presiding officer of the 11th National Assembly. Senate Chief Whip Tahir Monguno and Senator Cyril Fasuyi both declared that there is "no vacancy" in the office, indicating their confidence that Akpabio would retain his seat when the next National Assembly is inaugurated in 2027. While the declarations do not constitute a formal election, they offer a public show of support for Akpabio's return to the position.

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