Dr Ahmad Lawan, representing Yobe North Senatorial District has been elected as President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. By this, he also becomes the leader of Nigeria’s ninth National Assembly.
Senator Lawan polled 79 votes to defeat his only opponent, Ali Ndume of Borno-South Senatorial District who polled 28 votes.
Lawan’s victory was announced by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani-Omolori who also administered the oath of office on him.
Out of 109 senators-elect who should make up the total number members of Nigeria’s Upper Chamber, 107 of them attended today’s inaugural session and all 107 of them voted.
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