On Wednesday, the Presidency firmly rejected circulating online claims that security personnel were obstructing senators from accessing their offices within the National Assembly complex....Read Full Article>>
Additionally, it dismissed rumors regarding the impeachment of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, asserting that there is no discord among members of the Senate.
This clarification from the Presidency coincided with the Senate’ s decision to initiate an investigation into the alleged impeachment of Akpabio. In a statement issued by Basheer Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, the government characterized these claims as unfounded and misleading.
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Lado emphasized that reports suggesting interference by security agents in legislative activities should be disregarded. He stated that there is a strong sense of unity among senators, who are dedicated to advancing Nigeria’ s democratic framework. Furthermore, he noted that any security presence in the National Assembly is standard procedure aimed at ensuring the safety and protection of legislators and staff.
President Bola Tinubu’ s administration recognizes the vital role of the Senate in legislative development. Lado reiterated that the President is committed to fostering a collaborative environment built on mutual respect, dialogue, and shared objectives for the peace and prosperity of all Nigerians.
Overall, both the Presidency and Senate leadership are keen on dispelling these rumors while maintaining focus on legislative duties. The commitment to transparency and accountability remains paramount as they navigate through these challenges in an effort to uphold public trust in Nigeria’ s democratic institutions.
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