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Simon Mwadkwon

October 18, 2023

Senate confirms Ola Olukoyede as EFCC chairman; Hammajoda as secretary

Confirming the appointment of Mr Olukoyede, Senate President Godswill Akpabio said the EFCC had engaged more in sensationalism than in real investigation.

EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukayode (Credit: Arise)
August 2, 2023

Ministerial Screening: Dele Alake tackled for calling Peter Obi’s supporters ‘wild dogs’

Mr Mwadkwon, at the screening of ministerial nominees on Wednesday, confronted Mr Alake for labelling Mr Obi’s supporters as “wild dogs.”

Dele Alake, Obi’s supporters
July 4, 2023

Akpabio rejects Tambuwal, appoints Simon Mwadkwon as Senate minority leader

“The minority caucus of the senate is made up of about seven political parties and have come up with their leadership, so I will proceed to announce [the names],” he said.

Simon Mwadkwon
May 24, 2022

Rep defeats incumbent to emerge PDP senatorial candidate

Simon Mwadkwon (PDP/Barkin Ladi/Riyom) has emerged as the PDP candidate to contest the 2023 general elections to represent Plateau North in the Senate.

Simon Mwadkwon/ Istifanus Gyang