The Senate has rejected claims of an alleged plan to remove its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, describing the reports as baseless and aimed at causing division within the chamber.
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Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, dismissed the rumours during plenary in Abuja on Wednesday, insisting that no discussion or move to unseat Akpabio had ever taken place among lawmakers. He said the upper chamber remained united and focused on addressing pressing national issues rather than being distracted by political gossip.
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The clarification followed earlier remarks by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, who told journalists that the Senate had no such agenda. Kalu, representing Abia North, said any disagreements within the chamber were internal matters that would always be resolved without resorting to leadership changes.
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Bamidele told his colleagues that the Senate had adopted a zero-tolerance approach to distractions, stressing that attempts to sow discord would fail. He described the report as a deliberate effort to create confusion and mislead the public.
Sources within the National Assembly revealed that senators occasionally clash over matters such as project allocations, committee roles, and budget considerations. However, such disputes are typically settled during closed-door meetings, and the removal of a presiding officer is rarely considered unless backed by a two-thirds majority and executive support.
The Senate leadership reaffirmed its commitment to stability and collaboration, noting that internal disagreements would not derail its legislative responsibilities or affect its working relationship with the executive arm.
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