An aide to Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, Dr. Jibril Tafida has refuted the widespread rumor that some agrieved lawmakers, led by two senators from the NorthWest zone are planing the senate President's impeachment.
He said the senate president and his fellow colleagues at the hallowed chamber are united.
Dr Tafida who is the Special Adviser on Nongovernmental Organizations for the senate president also said the claim of plans to establish a hybrid party ahead of the 2027 elections is entirely unfounded, as the senate president remains committed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has no intention of joining or supporting any other political platform.
He said the Senate remains focused on its legislative responsibilities and working towards the betterment of the country.
Fielding quesitons from newsmen in kaduna on Saturday, Tafida said "for the purpose of setting the records straight, we would like to respond to the recent publication by Vanguard newspaper, which contains several unfounded claims regarding the Senate president, Senator Godswill Akpabio, particularly the alleged moves to impeach him. We must categorically state that these claims are both baseless and far from the truth.
"Firstly, there is no truth in the assertion that some aggrieved senators are planning to impeach Senate President Akpabio or create an unfavorable leadership situation for the presidency."
According to the Tafida, the Senate president enjoys a harmonious relationship with his fellow senators, and there is no iota of evidence to suggest otherwise.
"The claim that two former North West governors are spearheading this alleged plot is entirely false. Senator Akpabio has always maintained a good working relationship with his colleagues from all geopolitical zones, and there is no reason to believe that any senator, let alone former governors, would be involved in such a scheme.
"Additionally, the assertion that meetings were held in Saudi Arabia and Ilorin to plan the removal of the Senate president is not only laughable but totally unfounded. Senators can meet anywhere and discuss issues when it is not against any interest. Most importantly, Senator Akpabio has not been involved in any such meetings.
"Lastly, the claim of plans to establish a hybrid party ahead of the 2027 elections is entirely unfounded. As far as I know, the Senate President remains committed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has no intention of joining or supporting any other political platform."
Dr Tafida then concluded by urging the public to disregard the false information presented in the Vanguard publication noting that" Senator Godswill Akpabio and the Senate leadership are focused on their duties and are working together to serve the Nigerian people. Any claims suggesting otherwise are simply untrue and should be treated as such."
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