Tahir Monguno
Senator Tahir Monguno serves as the Chief Whip in the Nigerian Senate, playing a crucial role in maintaining party discipline and order within the legislative body. He gained media attention recently for his involvement in a seating arrangement dispute, where he cited Senate rules to justify a reshuffle that led to tensions with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who resisted the changes.
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The Senate Chief Whip, Senator Tahir Monguno, also urged lawmakers to support the constitutional amendment, arguing that it would strengthen efforts to address security challenges at the subnational level.
Senate Outlines Safeguards Against Abu
Nigeria· 2026-06-24
Chief Whip Tahir Monguno is mentioned as the chair of the zonal public hearings in Maiduguri.
Barau Pledges Full Support for 2027Nigeria· 2025-06-26
Senate Chief Whip Tahir Monguno defended the appointment, stating any Nigerian could serve in any state.
Rowdy session as Senate confirms non-indigene as Rivers electoral commission chairNigeria· 2025-06-25
Tahir Monguno commended the committee for a job well done and condemned Akpoti-Uduaghan’s disobedience of the Senate Rules.
Natasha heads for court as NBA, others knock SenateNigeria· 2025-03-07
Senator Tahir Monguno was present at the meeting.
Tinubu presides over APC caucus meeting – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-25
Tahir Monguno raised a point of order regarding Natasha's seating position.
Tension as Natasha tackles Senate President over seat relocationNigeria· 2025-02-21
Chief Whip, Senator Tahir Monguno, cited Senate rules to justify the change in seating arrangements.
Drama as Natasha resists seat relocation in SenateNigeria· 2025-02-20