In a recent development, the Nigerian Senate announced the appointment of Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru, representing APC – Kwara South, as its new Deputy Leader.
Alongside this, Senator Nwebonyi Peter Onyeka, representing APC – Ebonyi North, was appointed as the new Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the official announcement during the plenary session.
This reshuffle follows the elevation of Senator Ashiru, previously the Deputy Chief Whip, to the vacant position of Deputy Senate Leader, which arose due to Senator Dave Umahi’s appointment as Minister of Works by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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