11th Senate: Akpabio, Uzodimma camps battle for control
The battle for the 11th Senate presidency intensifies as Godswill Akpabio seeks a second term, facing a potential challenge from Governor Hope Uzodimma. Read More: https://punchng.com/11th-senate-akpabio-uzodimma-camps-battle-for-control/
As the 11th Senate campaign intensifies, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma are locked in a battle for control of the upper chamber. Akpabio, seeking a second term, has publicly sought President Bola Tinubu's backing and warned against attempts to alter the Senate's leadership arrangement. Uzodimma, however, has declared his intention to contest a senatorial seat after his tenure as governor in 2027.
The competition has drawn in FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who has vowed not to support Uzodimma's claims to the Senate presidency. Senate Chief Whip Tahir Monguno and Senator Cyril Fasuyi have declared that the Senate presidency is not up for contest, claiming it is already held by Akpabio.
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