Nigeria: Finally, Senate Confirms Amaechi Amid Rancour

29 October 2015

Abuja — Despite stiff opposition from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of former Rivers State Governor, Mr. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi.

But angered by their inability to stop the All Progressives Congress (APC) senators who have a slim majority over them from confirming Amaechi, PDP senators staged a walk-out.

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