Former Abia State deputy governor, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has emerged as the minority leader of the Senate. Abaribe’s emergence was announced at a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership meeting in Abuja Thursday night. In the 8th Senate, Abaribe served as Chairman of the Committee on Power. Emmanuel Bwacha, who represents Taraba South Senatorial District also emerged aa deputy minority leader. Philip Aduda, who represents the Federal Capital Territory became the Minority Whip while Senator Clifford Odia (PDP, Edo Central) was named the Senate Deputy minority whip.

Source: The Guardian June 13, 2019 19:07 UTC