Senate Presidency: Barau Jibrin declares interest

Senator representing Kano North Senatorial District, Barau Jibrin has declared his intention to contest for the post of Senate President for the 10th National Assembly.

Senator Jibrin made his intention known while answering questions from reporters at the National Assembly, in Abuja.

He said he will officially declare for the position in few days.

Senator Barau is the second ranking senator-elect to make his intention to contest for the position of Senate President.

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Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC – Abia North) had on Tuesday said he will contest the position.

Senator Jibrin described himself as the most ranking and experienced among Senators-elect seeking to lead the next Senate.

He also dismissed recourse to religious sentiments by some aspirants instead of competence and record of performance as criteria for electing the next Senate President.

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