The Senate has named Senator Tony Nwoye of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its new minority whip following a wave of defections that reshaped the upper chamber’s opposition ranks.
Nwoye, who represents Anambra North Senatorial District, was unanimously selected by the Senate minority caucus to fill the vacancy created after the exit of his predecessor.
His appointment follows the defection of Senator Osita Ngwu from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday, April 22.
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In a letter read on the Senate floor by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Ngwu said his decision was driven by his desire to align with Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah and President Bola Tinubu.
He described the APC as the most stable political platform in the country.
Senator Nwoye was elected into the Senate in 2023 under the Labour Party before moving to the ADC in late 2025, where he has since remained active within the opposition bloc.