DAILY POST had reported that Senator Abaribe was appointed during PDP’s meeting at the Maitama residence of the National Chairman, Uche Secondus.

In the 8th Senate, Abaribe served as Chairman of the Committee on Power.

Emmanuel Bwacha, who represents Taraba South Senatorial District, also emerged as Deputy Minority Leader.

Philip Aduda, who represents the Federal Capital Territory became the Minority Whip, while Senator Clifford Odia (PDP, Edo Central) was named the Senate Deputy minority whip.

Reacting, Saraki also commended Emmanuel Bwacha on his emergence as Deputy Minority Leader, and Philip Adudua as Minority Whip in the 9th Senate.

In a tweet, Saraki wrote, “My heartfelt congratulations to the new Minority Leader of the 9th @NGRSenate Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe; the Dep. Minority Leader, Sen. Emmanuel Bwacha; the Minority Whip, Sen. Philip Aduda; and the new Dep. Minority Whip, Sen. Clifford Ordia. I wish you all utmost success.”