Inspired by money accumulated in highly questionable ways, a former Zamfara State Governor, Abdul'Azeez Yari made the contest for Senate leadership of the 10th National Assembly badly competitive with a lot of negative implications to national stability. Yari, who vied for the office of Senate President, polled 46 votes, while former Akwa Ibom governor and former minister, Godswill Akpabio secured 63 votes to win the election. He had gone against the dictates of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The APC had nominated Akpabio for the position.
How Former Zamfara Governor, Yari Spent Billions Of Naira On Senate Presidency Bid To Contest Against Party’s Candidate – SourcesYari, who vied for the office of Senate President, polled 46 votes, while former Akwa Ibom governor and former minister, Godswill Akpabio secured 63 votes to win the election.
Both former governors are currently being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.“I can say there was a betrayal because as we were taking stock at 3:00 am on Tuesday before the election, we took stock of over 76 people,” he had said. Speaking to SaharaReporters during the weekend, a former lawmaker narrated how Yari lobbied the leadership of opposition political parties and spent billions of Naira on his aspiration.He added, “In saner climes, everything should not end with Yari's loss in the red hallowed chamber on June 13, 2023.
“In Abuja, Yari booked floors of rooms at the Transcorp Hilton and Continental hotels for the Senators-elect through May and June 2023 escalating the cost of booking in the two hotels to a record high. It was widely speculated that Yari bribed new Senators with houses in the Karsana area of Abuja and was prepared to buy the votes of 60 Senators at 1 million dollars each.”
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