The All Progressives Congress Senator, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday emerged as President of the Senate.
The contest is was between Yari, a former governor of Zamfara State and Akpabio, a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs and ex-governor of Akwa Ibom State.
The selection process commenced as early as 8.45 am and concluded at 9.15am.
The voting process began alphabetically, with each state taking its turn.
Nominations were received for Senator Abdul’aziz Yari and Senator Godswill Akpabio after which the Clerk of the Senate declared nominations closed in absence of further nominations.
