May 14, 2026

Lawan names principal officers for ninth senate

By Farouk Mohammed

Senate President Ahmed Lawan has named principal officers for the ninth Senate.

Okay.ng understands that the list of names consists members of All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The newly constituted lawmakers are:

For the All Progressives Congress (APC):

  • The Senate Leader – Abdullahi Yahaya
  • Deputy Senate Leader – Ajayi Borrofice
  • Chief Whip – Orji Uzor Kalu
  • Deputy Chief Whip – Abdullahi Sabi

For the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP):

  • Minority Leader — Enyinanya Abaribe.
  • Deputy Minority Leader — Emmanuel Bwacha.
  • Minority Whip — Phillip Aduda.
  • Deputy Minority Whip — Sabi Yau.
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