Kano Senator Declares Intention for Senate Presidency Bid
By Idris Umar Feta
Barau Jibrin, the Senator representing Kano North, has declared his intention to contest for Senate President in the upcoming 10th National Assembly.
Jibrin made his intention known while answering questions from reporters at the National Assembly, in Abuja.
He said he will officially declare for the position in few days.
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The Kano Senator is the second ranking senator-elect to make his intention to contest for the position of Senate President.
Senator Jibrin described himself as the most experienced among Senators-elect seeking to lead the next Senate.
He also dismissed recourse to religious sentiments by some aspirants instead of competence and record of performance as criteria for electing the next Senate President.
Also, Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC – Abia North) had on Tuesday said he will contest for the position.
