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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Chief Whip Tahir Monguno is mentioned as the chair of the zonal public hearings in Maiduguri.
Barau Pledges Full Support for 2027
Nigeria· 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