On June 13, 2023, Senator Godswill Akpabio was elected as Nigeria’s Senate President for the 10th assembly following a closely contested election. Akpabio, the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, secured 63 votes, defeating his opponent, former Governor of Zamfara State Abdul’aziz Yari, who received 46 votes. Akpabio’s election as Senate President marks a significant achievement in his political career. Corruption Allegations: During his tenure as the Governor of Akwa Ibom State from 2007 to 2015, there were allegations of corruption and misappropriation of funds against Akpabio’s administration. His Senate Presidency: On June 13, 2023, Akpabio made history by becoming the first senator from Akwa Ibom State and the South-South geopolitical zone to be elected as the Senate President of Nigeria.

Source: The Guardian June 13, 2023 12:41 UTC