Nigerian Senate Bars Ex-Governors and Uzodimma from Key Offices
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- •The Senate amended its rules to bar new lawmakers and former governors from contesting for presiding officer positions on May 6, 2026.
- •Senator Uzodimma, a former governor, was specifically excluded from principal offices under the new rules.
- •Senators Akpabio and Oshiomhole publicly clashed in the Senate chamber on May 6 and 7, 2026, over the changes to leadership eligibility.
- •Senator Oshiomhole called for the resignation of Senator Akpabio following the rule changes on May 7, 2026.
- •The amended rules affect the leadership structure of the 11th National Assembly, potentially altering power balances among senators.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Senate leadership enforces the new eligibility rules strictly former governors including Uzodimma will remain excluded from principal offices, consolidating power among other senators and possibly changing legislative priorities.
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AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Oshiomhole calls for Akpabio’s resignation over Senate rule changesAFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash as New Senate Leadership Eligibility Rules Oust UzodimmaAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)VIDEO: Akpabio, Oshiomhole clash after Senate tightens rules for leadershipAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)