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10th NASS: Akpabio beats Yari to clinch Senate Presidency

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Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Goodwill Akpabio just emerged as the winner of the Senate Presidency.



The position is contested by the former Zamfara Governor, Yari.

Akpabio narrowly defeated Yari will less than 20 votes.

Akpabio is the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress

In the announcement made by the clerk of the Senate, Sen Akpabio scored 63 votes, while Abdulaziz Yari scored 46.

Therefore, Sen Akpabio is now the president of the 10th senate.

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