The office of the Senate president is the third most coveted office after the President and Vice President.
Many senators have indicated their interest in occupying the office of the Senate president.
Jibrin Barau from Kano Central Senatorial District has also declared his intention to contest for the position.
He says he is the most experienced among those vying for the office.
Barau notes that the position of the Senate president should be based on experience and competence, not sentiments.
He plans to officially begin his campaign for the number one seat in the Senate in a few days.
However, he says he will formally declare in the coming weeks.
The senator says that aspiration for the seat should be in accordance with ranking.
According to him, he is the highest-ranked senator among those who have indicated interest in the post.
Kalu Indicates Interest
Orji Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District of Abia State, has requested that his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), zone the Senate Presidency to the South-East.
The current Chief Whip of the Senate declared that ‘it is his turn’ to head the Senate, with his party having majority seats in the Senate.
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He said: “It is my turn to become the Senate president.
“If I’m elected Senate President, I will be Team Nigeria. I’m going to work in every corner of Nigeria”.
Other reported persons seeking the position include Sani Musa from Niger, Godswill Akpabio from Akwa Ibom, and Dave Umahi from Ebonyi.
