Ahmed Lawan is Nigeria’s new Senate President. Mr Lawan defeated his rival and only other candidate, Ali Ndume.
The election of Senate President was held at the first session of the Senate on Tuesday.
The Yobe North lawmaker emerged the President of the ninth Senate with 79 votes defeating Ali Ndume of Borno-South senatorial district who polled less than 28 votes.
Former Senate Leader, Mr Lawan is the favoured candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
His nomination was moved in a motion by Senator Yahaya Abdullahi and seconded by Adeola Olamilaken of Lagos West.
