Presidency labels impeachment claims against Akpabio as baseless
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja
The Presidency on Wednesday dismissed reports of a purported plan to impeach Senate President Godswill Akpabio as baseless.
In a statement, the Presidency emphasized that President Bola Tinubu is committed to fostering a harmonious working relationship among senators, recognizing the critical role of the Senate in driving legislative progress.
Senator Basheer Ladoja, Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters, issued the statement titled, “Presidency Committed to Harmonious Working Relationship among Lawmakers in the National Assembly.” He reiterated Tinubu’s dedication to ensuring that collaboration is rooted in mutual respect, dialogue, and shared goals for peace, progress, and prosperity for all Nigerians.
The statement read: “The attention of this office has been drawn to online reports suggesting that security agents have been deployed to prevent senators from carrying out their legislative duties, specifically regarding an alleged impeachment of the Senate President.
“I categorically state that these reports are baseless and should be disregarded, as there is no discord among the senators. The legislative body remains united in its commitment to advancing Nigeria’s democracy.
“The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, acknowledges the Senate’s vital role in legislative progress. He remains committed to ensuring that this collaboration is based on mutual respect, dialogue, and shared goals for the peace, progress, and prosperity of all Nigerians.
“The Senate continues to function freely and without interference. Any security presence within the National Assembly Complex is for the routine safety and protection of legislators and staff.
“I urge the public to disregard such unfounded publications that could undermine the integrity of the legislature.”
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