Governor Godwin Uzodimma of Imo State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Imo West District, has reportedly expressed an ambition to succeed Godswill Akpabio as president of the 11th Senate following the 2027 elections.
Akpabio, who has been the incumbent Senate president, has reportedly been courting former President Bola Tinubu for support in the upcoming Senate leadership contest.
Party insiders say that Uzodimma’s aspiration has drawn attention from senior APC figures, some of whom have warned him about the challenges of pursuing the Senate presidency while still campaigning for a senatorial seat.
The 11th Senate will convene after the 2027 general elections, and the position of Senate president is one of the most influential roles in Nigeria’s National Assembly.
As the 2027 election cycle progresses, the race for the Senate presidency is shaping up to be a key political contest within the APC and the broader national landscape.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
