Tensions flared on the Senate floor on Monday in response to President Bola Tinubu's ministerial nominations. Senators from the South East raised their voices against what they perceive as Tinubu's failure to adhere to the principles of federal character and legal provisions in his selection of ministers. Senator Tony Nwoye, representing Anambra North Senatorial District, |
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Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Monday stepped down point of order in the upper chamber and went to consult President Bola Tinubu, as senators from Southeast Nigeria protested against Tinubu’s non-adherence to the principle of federal character and provision of the law in his ministerial appointments.