🇳🇬 Nigeria 19h ago · Adeyinka Salami

Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash as New Senate Leadership Eligibility Rules Oust Uzodimma

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Adedayo Akinwale and Sunday Aborisade in Abuja



The senate was thrown into a mild drama yesterday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio moved to rule on the votes and proceedings of the controversial amendments to the Standing Orders, which restricted eligibility for presiding offices in 2027.



The move sparked a fierce confrontation with Senator Adams Oshiomhole.



The highly emotional session exposed deep divisions in the upper chamber over the new rules, which effectively barred senators,

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