By Jimisayo Opanuga
13 February 2024 |
1:16 pm
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday swore in three new senators during a plenary session. The newly sworn-in senators are Prince Pam Mwadkon of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) representing Plateau North Senatorial District, Professor Anthony Ani of the All Progressives Congress (APC) representing Ebonyi South Senatorial District, and Mustapha Musa of the APC representing…
Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. (Photo by KOLA SULAIMON / AFP)
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday swore in three new senators during a plenary session.
The newly sworn-in senators are Prince Pam Mwadkon of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) representing Plateau North Senatorial District, Professor Anthony Ani of the All Progressives Congress (APC) representing Ebonyi South Senatorial District, and Mustapha Musa of the APC representing Yobe East Senatorial District.
The oath of office was administered by the Clerk of the Senate, Chinedu Akubueze, at about 11:41 am.
Following the swearing-in ceremony, the new senators were led to their respective seats within the chamber.
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