…By Gift BADEWO for TDPel Media. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, recently revealed the principal officers of both the majority and minority parties in the upper legislative chamber.
These announcements were made during the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, highlighting the key figures who will lead and represent their respective parties in the Senate.
Majority Party’s Principal Officers
The majority party in the upper legislative chamber, the All Progressives Congress (APC), saw its principal officers unveiled by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday.
Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who represents Ekiti central, was named as the Majority Leader, and Senator David Umahi, representing Ebonyi south, was appointed as the Deputy Majority Leader.
Additionally, Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno south, was designated as the Chief Whip, while Senator Lola Ashiru, representing Kwara south, was named as the Deputy Chief Whip.
The appointments of the majority party’s principal officers signify the party’s strategy and choices for leadership positions in the Senate.
These key figures will play a crucial role in steering the legislative agenda of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ensuring the effective functioning of the majority party in the upper legislative chamber.
Inauguration of the 10th National Assembly
The 10th National Assembly was inaugurated on June 13, marking the commencement of the legislative activities in Nigeria’s upper and lower chambers.
With the election of presiding officers completed, the focus shifted to selecting the principal officers who would lead both the majority and minority parties.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s announcements provided clarity on the leadership composition in the Senate.
Selection by Consensus
According to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the principal officers from the majority party were chosen through a consensus.
This indicates that the party members collectively agreed on the selection of Senator Opeyemi Bamidele as Majority Leader, Senator Ali Ndume as Chief Whip, and the other appointed positions.
Such consensus-based decisions often play a vital role in fostering unity and cooperation within a political party.
Minority Party’s Principal Officers
In addition to the majority party’s principal officers, Senate President Akpabio also announced the principal officers from the minority party.
Senator Simon Mwadkwon, who represents Plateau north, was designated as the Minority Leader.
The other members of the minority leadership include Oyewumi Olalere as Deputy Minority Leader, Senator Darlington Nwokocha as Minority Whip, and Senator Rufai Anga as Deputy Minority Whip.
The unveiling of the principal officers for both the majority and minority parties marks an essential step in the functioning of the 10th National Assembly.
These key figures will play instrumental roles in shaping the legislative agenda and representing the interests of their respective parties in the Senate.
With the leadership positions now established, the Senate can focus on its legislative duties and address the various challenges and issues facing the nation.