There was mild drama in Senate on Tuesday following appointments of Sen. Abba Moro (PDP- Benue) as minority leader and Sen. Osita Ngwu (PDP-Enugu) as minority chief whip.
Moro replaced Sen. Simon Mwadkwon (Plateau –North) who was sacked by the Court of Appeal, while
Ngwu replaced Sen. Darlington Nwokocha (LP-Abia) also sacked by the Appeal Court.
President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio who announced the new leaders said their appointment was based on the endorsement of the minority senators.
He said 41 senators endorsed Moro’s appointment, while 31 senators endorsed Ngwu’s appointment.
However, Sen Okey Ezeh (LP-Enugu) citing a point of order opposed the appointment of Ngwu as…
Source: Nigerian Tribune
