Akpabio vs Yari: How newly sworn-in Senators from the South West voted

All newly sworn-in Senators from the South West voted for Senate President Godswill Akpabio against Abdu’lAziz Yari in the National Assembly elections held on Tuesday, June 13.

According to Daily Post, one Jimoh Ibrahim, a Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District, chose Yari over Godswill Akpabio, who emerged as President of the 10th Senate.

The South Western region of Nigeria is made up of six states – namely Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Lagos, Ogun and Ekiti, with three Senators representing each of the states in the 10th Senate.

Ondo State is represented by Jimoh Ibrahim, Emmanuel Olajide and Adeniyi Adegbonmire.

Senators representing Osun State; Fadeyi Olubiyi, Francis Fadahunsi and Oyewumi Olalere all chose Akpabio over Yari.

Also, in Oyo State, Senators Akintunde Yunus, Buhari Abdulfatai and Alli Abiodun voted for Akpabio.

For Ekiti State, Senators Fasuyi OLuwole, Bamidele Opeyemi and Adaramodu Raphael also chose Akpabio over Yari.

In Lagos State, Senators Sanni Wasiu, Abiru Mukhail and Adebule Oluranti also voted Akpabio over Yari.

For Ogun State, Senators Salisu Afolabi, Daniel Olugbenga and Adeola Olamilekan went for Akpabio over Yari.