Senator Godswill Akpabio has emerged as the 10th President of the Senate after defeating Senator Abdulaziz Yari.
The lawmakers-elect had earlier commenced voting on the floor of the Nigerian Senate, in the build-up to the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly.
Senator Ali Ndume nominated Senator Godswill Akpabi, after reading the biography of the former Akwa Ibom governor.
Similarly, Senator Ishaku Abbo nominated Senator Abdul Aziz Yari as Senate President.
Also, there was jubilation in the chamber of the House of Representatives as the anointed candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Tajudeen Abbas, crossed the winning margin in the ongoing election for Speaker.
After a roll-call of members-elect, 359 out of 360 members are participating in the process.
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