President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has announced the names of the majority and minority leaders of the tenth senate.
The majority leaders who emerged by consensus are, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele as the senate majority leader, Senator David Umahi, Deputy majority leader, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, Senate Chief Whip and Senator Lola Ashiru Deputy Majority Whip
Before announcing the list of names of the principal officers of the minority parties, the Senate went into a closed door session.
Upon resumption, the following Senators were announced as the minority leadership.
Senator Simon Mwadkon, Senate Minority Leader, Senator Oyewumi Olalere Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Senator Darlington Nwokocha Senate Minority Whip and Senator Rufai Hanga as the Senate Deputy Minority Whip.
The President of the Senate while welcoming the Senators back to plenary from recess says as lawmakers, entrusted with the task of lawmaking, representation and oversight, they should transcend partisan lines and work collectively; for positive impact and rebirth across Nigeria.