Former Zamfara State governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari has accused senators of betraying him over the Senate Presidency seat. The All Progressives
Former Zamfara State governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari has accused senators of betraying him over the Senate Presidency seat.
On Tuesday, Akpabio emerged as the Senate President during the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly.However, Yari said he was hoping to get 61 out of the 109 votes which could have seen him emerge as the Senate President.
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