By Somadina Johnson

The election of the Senate leadership of the 17th Parliament in ESUT was held on Wednesday amid controversies, intense lobbying, and political alignments among contestants and stakeholders of the legislative arm of the ESUT SUG with Com. Onaga Dominion Nzubechukwu emerging as the new Senate President of the 17^th Parliament.

   Before the election, the race for the office of Senate President was marked by widespread propaganda and strategic alliances, creating tension among candidates and their supporters. The political atmosphere became more heated as different stakeholders openly declared support for their preferred candidates.

Despite the politicking, Com. Onaga Dominion Nzubechukwu (Zubby) was declared the duly elected Senate President of the 17th Parliament, while Com Chukwu Francis Chisom emerged as the Deputy Senate President.

 The announcement of the results was met with excitement from supporters of the newly elected Senate President. Jubilant supporters celebrated the victory, describing it as a well-deserved achievement after days of political tension and intense campaigns.

 The election also produced other senators who were assigned various chairmanship positions as part of the leadership structure of the 17th Parliament of ESUT SUG leadership.

 As the celebrations continue, members of the legislative boy are hopeful that the newly inaugurated leadership will set aside the controversies surrounding the election and work together to promote unity, effective representation, and the overall progress of the parliament.