The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has declared his intention to contest for Senate presidency in the 10th National Assembly.
Kalu, who won re-election to represent Abia North in the Senate, told journalists at the National Assembly. The ruling All Progressives Congress has a majority in the Senate, having secured 57 seats.
Others APC senators eyeing the Senate presidency have been lobbying their colleagues to seek their support.
Although only Kalu has publicly declared interest in the position, Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom); Sani Musa (Niger); Barau Jibrin (Kano); and Dave Umahi (Ebonyi) are also eyeing the coveted office.
The final candidates for the position will largely be determined by zoning.
However, the APC leadership said it has not zoned the Senate presidency.
