Ndume, Fani-kayode, Kalu reacts as Lawan emerges Senate President
Mr Lawan defeated Ali Ndume in the election conducted by the management of the National Assembly to emerge head of the red chamber.
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Mr Lawan who was elected by his colleagues on Tuesday at the red chamber defeated Ali Ndume, another lawmaker from his party, to emerged the leader of the National Assembly.
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The secret ballot system was used in 2015 to elect the immediate past leaders of the 8th National Assembly, the system is said to be used in today's election.
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A photograph showing the senator-elect with a certificate has been trending online yesterday but the former governor has described it as fake.
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Mr Kalu in a statement said his decision to step down is in the interest of the ruling party and the country at large.
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The former governor also said his stay at the red chamber was that of sadness and happiness.
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Mr Goje withdrew from the race after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday at the presidential villa, Abuja.
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Several efforts to oust him from his position often met brick walls with the Senate President atimes outsmarting his opponents.
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The decision of the opposition members may further boast the chances of Femi Gbajabiamila to succeed Yakubu Dogara, the outgoing speaker who is no longer interested in the position.