“Senate Erupts in Dispute as PDP Lawmakers Replace Minority Leaders; Court of Appeal Decision Sparks Tension”

In a heated session, the Senate witnessed a clash over the replacement of minority leaders as PDP lawmakers took over from ousted Senators Simon Mwadkwon and Darlington Nwokocha, following a Court of Appeal decision. Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s announcement triggered a protest from Senator Tony Nwoye, who accused Akpabio of unfair leadership imposition. Akpabio defended the decision, citing senatorial signatories and urging the minority to resolve internal issues. The incident reflects a broader dispute within the minority caucus, adding complexity with legal implications from the appellate court’s intervention.