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Deputy Senate Leader: Ashiru Replaces Umahi, As Olukoyede In For Screening As EFCC Chair

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday, during plenary, announced the Senator representing Kwara North, Lola Ashiru as the new Deputy Leader of the Senate.

Ashiru replaces Senator Dave Umahi, who was appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the Minister of Work.

Senator Ashiru was previously the Deputy Whip of the Senate and his former position has now been taken by Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi, representing Eebonyi North.

Meanwhile, the nominees for the chairman and secretary of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede and Muhammad Hammajoda are in the Senate to be screened and confirmed.

The duo were appointed by President Bola Tinubu on October 12, 2023, pending Senate confirmation.

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