*Photo: Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele
The Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti) as majority leader of the 10th Senate.
Akpabio made the announcement at 11. 29 a.m. after commencement of proceedings from the Eid-El Kabir break.
Akpabio said, “The All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus of the Senate after consultations has emerged with their leadership which will be the fulcrum of commencing other businesses of the chamber.
” I’m happy to announce that by consensus the Senate Leader is Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele .
” Sen. Mohammed Ndume (APC-Borno) will be the Chief Whip of the 10th Senate; Sen. David Umahi (APC-Ebonyi), by your your consent will act as the Deputy Leader and Sen. Lola Ashiru (APC-Kwara) will be the Deputy Chief Whip.”
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