ABUJA – The Presidency through the Special Adviser to the President on the Senate, Sen. Basheer Lado, and Eseme Eyiboh, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity in the office of the Senate President, have debunked media report of an alleged plan to impeach the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
Eyiboh, in a statement he signed on Wednesday, and titled “There’s no impeachment threat against Akpabio,” accused the author of the news report of “ethical deficit.”
He also labeled it “fake news and a figment of the reporters imagination”… as he advised Nigerians to disregard such stories.
The Senate President’s Special Adviser on Media, in his statement wrote this; “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.”
He continued, stating that the allegations are nothing but a desperate attempt to create division and discord among the esteemed senators.
Eyiboh stressed that it’s unfortunate that “some individuals would resort to spreading falsehoods to promote the invidious reins of their blackmail enterprise.
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“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.
We therefore urge the public to disregard these baseless claims and instead focus on the meaningful work being done by the Senate to improve the lives of all Nigerians.”
Meanwhile, the Presidency has assured it was committed to a harmonious working relationship among Lawmakers in the National Assembly
A statement by Sen. Lado (Liaison officer between the Presidency and the Senate) stated “The attention of this office has been drawn to online reports that security agents have been deployed to prevent senators from carrying out their legislative duties, specifically in relation to an alleged impeachment of the Senate President.
“I wish to categorically state that these reports are baseless and should be disregarded as there is no discord within the rank and file of the senators. The legislative body remains united in its commitment to the advancement of Nigeria’s democracy.
“The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, in line with his dedication to a harmonious working relationship among the senators, recognizes the critical role of the senate in driving legislative progress.
“His Excellency remains committed to ensuring that this collaboration is based on mutual respect, dialogue, and shared goals for peace, progress and prosperity of all Nigerians.
The Senate continues to function freely and without interference, and any security presence within the National Assembly Complex is for the routine safety and protection of legislators and staff. I therefore urge the public to disregard such unfounded publications which could undermine the integrity of the legislature.”
