A statement issued by the 654-member Arewa think-tank and signed by its President, Mr Yunana Shibkau, expressed reservations on Yari’s aspiration for the office of Senate President.

Source: https://thewillnews.com/kalu-izunaso-yari-adamant-battle-akpabio-for-senate-presidency/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kalu-izunaso-yari-adamant-battle-akpabio-for-senate-presidency

The carrot and stick approach is being used to get the Senators-elect to pull out from Yari’s camp and back Akpabio.

Source: https://leadership.ng/theres-plot-to-prevent-yari-from-accessing-senate-chamber/