In a recent announcement, Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio has unveiled the majority leadership for the Tenth Senate. Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District, has been appointed as the Senate Leader.
The majority leadership lineup consists of the following members:
1. Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (South-west) – Senate Majority Leader
2. Senator David Umahi (South-east) – Deputy Majority Leader
3. Senator Ali Ndume (North-east) – Senate Majority Whip
4. Senator Lola Ashiru (North-central) – Deputy Majority Whip
Curiously, the media and the public were denied access to the Senate plenary during the announcement, and no explanation was provided for this restriction. It has been reported that a sergeant-at-arms stationed at the entrance to the gallery, where journalists and the public usually observe proceedings, prevented anyone from entering.
Further details regarding the developments are expected to be revealed in due course.