Posted by Chinenye on Tue 10th Nov, 2026 - tori.ng
The APC chairman says the party will not choose the next Senate President, leaving the decision to senators themselves.
(Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Photo Credit: The Sun Nigeria)
APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda says the choice of the next Senate President rests with senators, not the party.
Speaking in a television interview, he said the APC will not impose anyone for the post.
He explained that the party's role is to pick the Senate Majority Leader, while the Senate chooses its own presiding officer.
He said he has no one in mind and asked people to wait for the 2027 elections first.
The question has become a live issue because of a recent change to the Senate's rules.
Only senators who have served at least two consecutive terms can run for Senate President or Deputy Senate President.
That means only current 10th Senate members who win re-election in 2027 can qualify.
Former senators such as Hope Uzodimma, Ifeanyi Okowa and Ovie Omo Agege have also been named as possible returnees.
Akpabio's supporters have already started lining up behind him.
At a recent Senate sitting, Senator Tahir Monguno moved a motion to back Akpabio for the 11th Assembly, and Senator Cyril Fasuyi seconded it.
Senators said yes, and Akpabio said that settled the matter.
Akpabio also warned governors not to leave their people in pursuit of posts that may not be available, saying the constitution limits governors to eight years.