Close Menu
    What's Hot

    Norway to boost minimal wage necessities for international employees looking for permits from September 1

    June 14, 2025

    Democracy Day: Nigeria Wants Justice, Not Simply Democracy Rituals – Senator Natasha

    June 14, 2025

    A’Court docket Verdict: Osun Govt Calls for Apology From Oyetola

    June 14, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Politics Today
    • Home
    • Nigeria
    • Breaking
    • Business
    • Politics
    • Trends
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Politics Today
    Home » Oshiomhole Dismisses Fears Over Rising APC Senate Majority
    Politics

    Oshiomhole Dismisses Fears Over Rising APC Senate Majority

    By May 15, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has downplayed considerations that the rising variety of lawmakers defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC) may endanger Nigeria’s democratic course of.

    Talking on Channels Tv’s Politics Immediately on Tuesday, the previous APC Nationwide Chairman addressed the current wave of defections that introduced the celebration’s illustration within the Senate to 68 — edging it nearer to a two-thirds majority.

    READ ALSO:

    “Whether or not this can be a hazard to democracy? No, I don’t assume so,” Oshiomhole stated, asserting that the rising majority wouldn’t undermine legislative debate or variety of opinion.

    He emphasised that senators often vote based mostly on nationwide curiosity quite than strict celebration allegiance. “In the event you’ve been following debates within the Senate, generally you may’t even distinguish who’s PDP or APC by way of the positions individuals take,” he famous.

    Drawing parallels with established democracies, Oshiomhole pointed to america, the place aligned legislatures should not unusual. He maintained that democratic vibrancy is sustained not simply by numbers, however by the standard of discourse and dedication to nationwide priorities.

    “My first loyalty is to the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he declared. “The entire of all political events in Nigeria is just not equal to Nigeria. If there’s a battle between celebration curiosity and nationwide curiosity, I’ll at all times select Nigeria.”

    Commenting on the newest defections, the previous Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) president stated he was happy, significantly as a result of these becoming a member of the APC have been founding members returning to their political roots.

    He dismissed claims that defectors have been being coerced, insisting their selections have been voluntary.

    The three senators — Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central), Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North), and Garba Maidoki (Kebbi South) — formally introduced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC throughout Tuesday’s Senate plenary session. Their determination adopted a gathering with President Bola Tinubu and senior celebration officers.

    With the defections, the present composition of the tenth Senate stands as follows: APC – 68, PDP – 30, Labour Party – 5, NNPP – 1, SDP – 2, and APGA – 1.

    Please observe and like us:

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email

      Related Posts

      A’Court docket Verdict: Osun Govt Calls for Apology From Oyetola

      June 14, 2025

      Osun LG Disaster: A’Courtroom Refuses APC’s Relist Request

      June 14, 2025

      Nat’l Honours’ll Heal Agelong Historic Grievances – Obasa

      June 14, 2025
      Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

      TRENDING
      Politics

      No Various To Tinubu In 2027 – Lalong

      By April 6, 20250

      The Former Governor of Plateau State and Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Bako…

      Trends

      EU hosts education fair in Kano to promote European universities

      By Todays PoliticsFebruary 28, 20250

      The European Union (EU) has launched the “Study in Europe Fair”, which aims to bring…

      Nigeria

      Police Detain 6 Theft Suspects, Get well Firearms In Nsukka

      By February 13, 20250

      The Enugu State Police Command has detained six armed theft suspects and recovered firearms and…

      Nigeria

      Residents Flee Rivers Neighborhood As Cultists Assault Navy Publish, Kill 7 In One other Neighborhood

      By February 12, 20250

      ..council boss announce N30m bounty on perpetrators   Residents of Okporowo Neighborhood in Igbu Orlukwor…

      Top Posts
      Politics

      A’Court docket Verdict: Osun Govt Calls for Apology From Oyetola

      June 14, 2025
      Politics

      Osun LG Disaster: A’Courtroom Refuses APC’s Relist Request

      June 14, 2025
      Politics

      Nat’l Honours’ll Heal Agelong Historic Grievances – Obasa

      June 14, 2025
      Politics

      Aba Transport Unions Declare Help For Gov Otti’s Re-Election

      June 14, 2025

      Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.