With 49 seats, APC dominance in senate continues

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has retained its majority status in the upper legislative chamber, Senate.

According to the results of the parliamentary polls declared so far by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), APC has won 49 seats.

Out of the 89 seats so far declared, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won 28; Labour Party six while New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) secured two seats each.

The Young Progressive Party (YPP) and All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) have so far produced one senator each.

With 49 senators, the ruling party is set to maintain majority in the 10th Senate. There are 109 seats in the Red Chamber, made up of three seats per state and one for FCT.

A party with a simple majority produces presiding officers called President of the Senate and Deputy Senate President.