Nigeria: North-East Senators Demand Senate Leader's Slot

Senators from the North-east geo-political zone have insisted that the position of the Senate Leader must be zoned to the region as agreed earlier by the leaders of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP).

Some Senators from the region who do not want their names in print told newsmen in Abuja yesterday that they have resolved not to accept any position given to them by the party other than that of the Senate Leader.

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