Minna — The politics of Niger will soon center on the battle for the Niger East senatorial seat as Governor Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu and Senator Dahiru Awaisu Kuta are set to lock horns over the position.
Governor Mu'azu Babangida Aliyu, who in the recent past was seen as one of those who will take a shot at the presidency has since the departure of five of his colleague governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lowered his ambition to concentrate on going to the Senate.
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