Ashiru Succeeds Umahi As Senate Deputy Leader

The Senate also welcomed Senator Nwebonyi Onyeka of the APC, representing Ebonyi North, as the new Deputy Chief Whip, a position previously held by Ashiru before his promotion to Deputy Senate Leader.

Senator Ashiru was appointed Deputy Leader to fill the vacancy left by Senator Dave Umahi following his appointment as Minister of Works by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.