The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has congratulated Senator Godswill Akpabio on his emergence as the President of the 10th Senate of the National Assembly.
OsunDaily News reported that Akpabio, the anointed candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), beat a former Governor of Zamfara State, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, by 63 votes to 46.
In a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, PANDEF spokesman, Ken Robinson said the emergence of Akpabio, who hails from the South-South geo-political zone, has provided some degree of balance in the national government.
Robinson, however, described the attempt by some groups and individuals to foist a Muslim-Muslim Senate leadership as unfortunate and incendiary.
Tinubu Congratulates Akpabio, Abbas
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the new Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbass, on their election as presiding officers of the 10th National Assembly.
In a statement he personally signed on Tuesday, titled ‘Now, let’s get on with the business of the people,’ Tinubu also congratulated Barau and Kalu, for their “well-deserved victories.”
He said, “Being elected by their peers as presiding officers and assuming the leadership of the National Assembly is a great honour that comes with a huge responsibility. I trust that you will justify the confidence reposed in you by your members and many Nigerians.
“As your President, I am prepared to transparently work with the National Assembly. Nigerians expect distinguished Senators and Honourable members to make laws and carry out oversight duties that will enhance the performance of government to achieve successful outcomes including improving their quality of life.”
