Senator Ashiru replaces Umahi as deputy Senate leader

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By Musa Baba Adamu

The Senate yesterday effected minor changes in its leadership composition as the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced replacement for Senator David Umahi.

He made the announcement at the commencement of the plenary.

Mr Akpabio said Oyelola Ashiru (APC – Kwara South) formerly deputy whip, had been elevated to the position of deputy senate leader.

He also named Onyekachi Nwaebonyi (APC, Ebonyi North) as the new deputy whip.

Mr Akpabio explained that the appointments were made due to the resignation of David Umahi, who was the deputy senate leader, before he was appointed as minister of works by President Bola Tinubu.

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The appointments are coming a day after the Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, complained that the legislative proceedings in the upper chamber since the beginning of the 10th senate were not in conformity with its rules and regulations.

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