In a recent development, the Senate has appointed Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru of the All Progressives Congress, representing Kwara South, as its new Deputy Leader. The announcement was made by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during a plenary session.
Senator Ashiru, previously holding the position of Deputy Chief Whip, has been elevated to the role of Deputy Leader of the Senate. This promotion became necessary following the appointment of Senator Dave Umahi as the Minister of Works by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, leaving the position of Deputy Leader vacant.
Additionally, the Senate appointed Senator Nwaebonyi Onyekachi as the new Deputy Chief Whip in this recent reshuffle. The appointments aim to fill the voids created by the ministerial appointment and ensure the smooth functioning of the Senate leadership team.
