APC expands Senate lead to 88 seats despite defections

By Lawrence Agbo

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has tightened its grip on the Senate after pushing its membership to 88 lawmakers, following the inauguration of four new senators last Tuesday.

The development has further widened the gap between the ruling party and opposition parties in the 10th National Assembly.

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, administered the oath of office…