It was learnt that while the APC planned to retain the positions of the Senate President and Deputy Senate President in the North and South, respectively, the geopolitical zones might change. One of the sources said, “It may be true that Senator George and Senator Godswill Akpabio have been tipped for Senate president and deputy Senate president respectively, but it is not true that they are the consensus candidates. There is nothing for Akpabio yet, though he is eyeing the deputy Senate presidency. We should actualise his removal first.”Another APC senator, who also spoke on the condition of anonymity, however said Ndume was among the aspirants. APC senators had met with the National Chairman of the ruling party, Adams Oshiomhole, during the week on the matter.

Source: Punch August 18, 2018 01:24 UTC