APC Strengthens Hold on Senate After Four New Senators Take Oath, Now Holds 88 Seats

• Akpabio urges lawmakers to master Senate rules, stressing that the chamber is guided by procedure

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strengthened its already dominant position in the Senate after four newly elected senators took the oath following recent by‑elections held by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

With the new members sworn in, APC now holds 88 of the 109 seats in the upper chamber, further cementing the ruling party’s dominance in the National Assembly.

The newly sworn‑in senators are Asogwa Israel (Enugu North), Danladi Envulu‑Anza (Nasarawa North) and Dayo Faduyile (Ondo South), all elected on the APC platform.

The fourth senator, Olaka Nwogu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), represents the Rivers South‑East Senatorial District.

While administering the oath, Senate President Godswill Akpabio congratulated the new members and urged them to familiarize themselves with the Senate Standing Orders and parliamentary procedures so they can contribute effectively to legislative work.

The Senate’s composition is now APC – 88 seats; African Democratic Congress (ADC) – 9; PDP – 5; Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) – 4; All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) – 1; Labour Party – 1; and Accord – 1