Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio has categorically denied reports of a planned impeachment against him, labeling them as baseless and malicious.
Through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio emphasized that these rumors are mere fabrications designed to create division among senators.
Akpabio stressed that every senator is focused on advancing the legislative agenda and nation-building, with no cracks or plots within the Upper Chamber.
He attributed these allegations to “fifth columnists” seeking to spread misinformation and mischief.
Cyber Reporters gathered that this is not the first time Akpabio has faced impeachment rumors.
In September 2023, the Nigerian Senate dismissed similar claims, calling them “satanic verses” and “fake news.
Akpabio sad he remains committed to his leadership role, prioritizing the implementation of the 10th Senate’s Legislative Agenda and addressing pressing national issues.
He reassured the public that his dedication to Nigeria’s progress remains unwavering, refusing to be distracted by unfounded rumors.
He said:
“Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, wishes to state without equivocation that the speculation and misinformation circulating about an alleged impeachment plot against him is the handiwork of fifth columnists who are perpetual merchants of misinformation and purveyors of mischief.
“As a Head of one of the Arms of government, the President of the Senate categorically denies these baseless claims and reaffirms his commitment to transformational leadership of the Senate particularly and effectively collaborates with the other arms of government.
“There is no crack in the Upper Chamber and no Senator or Caucus is plotting any impeachment against the President of the Senate. Every Senator is focused on raising the bar of Legislative Agenda and nation-building.
“The allegations are nothing but a desperate attempt to create division and discord among the esteemed senators. It’s unfortunate that some individuals would resort to spreading falsehoods to promote the invidious reins of their blackmail enterprise.
”Senator Godswill Akpabio remains focused on the implementation of the 10th Senate’s Legislative Agenda and working tirelessly to address the pressing National issues of growth and prosperity.
”The Senate President will not be distracted by these unfounded rumours and wants to assure the public that his commitment to Nigeria’s progress remains unwavering.”
