Senator Ahmad Lawan who is a Senator representing Yobe North constituency has been sworn in as the new Senate President after defeating his challenger, Senator Ali Ndume.
Ahmad Lawan pulled a total vote of 79 while Senator Ali Ndume scored 28 votes out of 107 Senators present. This means Ahmad Lawan from Yobe North will lead the 9th National Assembly, taking over from Senator Bukola Saraki.
The victory of Senator Ahmad Lawan was announced by the clerk of the National Assembly, Mohammed Sani-Omolori, who added that 107 senators cast their votes.
Senator Lawan was immediately sworn-in by the clerk of the National Assembly.
Congratulations to him…