One of the leading contenders for the senate presidency, Senator Jibrin Barau of the All Progressives Congress has hosted over 70 senators-elect to solicit their support ahead of the inauguration of the 10th parliament that will usher the leadership of the upper chamber.

Barau, who is a third-timer at the red chamber currently representing Kano North Senatorial District.

Although he is yet to publicly declare his interest to run for the coveted seat, he has deployed his foot soldiers to meet key stakeholders, including ranking federal lawmakers.

He currently chairs the Senate Committee on Appropriations.

It was gathered that over 70 senators-elect attended the luncheon held at the NICON Hotel, Abuja on Tuesday.

The meeting was held after the presentation of certificates of return to the lawmakers.

The Independent National Electoral Commission had on Tuesday presented certificates of return to at least 98 senators-elect at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, on Tuesday.

Seven political parties won senatorial seats, with APC securing a majority with 57 seats.

The Peoples Democratic Party won 29 seats; Labour Party six; New Nigerian Peoples Party, two; Social Democratic Party, two; the All Progressives Grand Alliance and Young Peoples Party, one each.

TheNiceGuy:
North West?

Let's see how this fare but I personally prefer South South

Totilopussylick:
The senate President is suitable for south east

TheNiceGuy:
North West?

Let's see how this fare but I personally prefer South South, godswill Akpabio

Totilopussylick:
The senate President is suitable for south east

FreeStuffsNG:
Did you read that part that reported he mobilized 70 senators? Do you think such a person will give you the Senate Presidency with just 6 APC senators from SE?

Northwest delivered the highest votes to help APC clinch victory while NC has the best spread of APC victory across the map.

What will 6 Senators who were suspected to be complicit in the pervasive massive widespread rigging against Asiwaju in Igboland with doctored Agulu results do?

It is democracy o. You have won with the highest insults and curses online so you can go collect your trophy online.

kk2027:

Totilopussylick:
The senate President is suitable for south east

seunmsg:
We can’t have a Muslim Muslim president and vice president and still have a Muslim senate president.

Some of these politicians must learn to be considerate and accommodating. This is the time to make all necessary concession in the overall interest of peace, unity, stability and national cohesion. We should all support the SE for senate president. That’s the best way to start the healing process.

seunmsg:
We can’t have a Muslim Muslim president and vice president and still have a Muslim senate president.

Some of these politicians must learn to be considerate and accommodating. This is the time to make all necessary concession in the overall interest of peace, unity, stability and national cohesion. We should all support the SE for senate president. That’s the best way to start the healing process.

SadiqBabaSani:
Next SP must come from South

Islie:


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