The National Leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has nominated Senator Ibrahim Gobir representing Sokoto East as the new Senate Leader and Chairman of the APC caucus in the Senate.
The party’s decision is contained in a letter signed by the National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, and read by the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, at the start of the plenary on Wednesday.
Mr Gobir replaces the former Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North), who defected from the ruling party to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Until his nomination, Mr Gobir chaired the Committee on National Security and Intelligence in the ninth assembly.
The nomination letter reads, “With reference to your letter No.: NASS9thS/SP/D/12/ dated 16th June, 2022, in which you informed the party of the vacancy of the office of the Senate Leader of our party.
“Accept herewith, the party’s nomination of Senator Ibrahim Gobir (Sokoto East Senatorial District) as a replacement for the Senate Leader and Chairman of the APC Caucus.
“While thanking you for the usual cooperation, please accept the assurances of our best regards.”
