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Senate Presidency: Yari Emerges as Prominent Contender

In June 2023, Senator Abdulaziz Yari lost the vote for Senate President to Godswill Akpabio by 63 votes to 46. He had insisted on contesting against the APC’s zoned candidate,

  • Abdulaziz Yari lost Senate Presidency vote to Akpabio by 63 to 46 votes in June 2023.
  • Yari now directs President Tinubu's 2027 campaign council as director-general.
  • Yari's bid faces regional challenges and voting patterns against him.

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