The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has advised Nigerians to disregard stories of his planned impeachment, describing such stories as fake news and a figment of the reporters’ imagination and ethical deficit.
Recall that an online publication, OrderPaper Nigeria, on Wednesday, authored a mischievous story titled ‘DSS Takes Over National Assembly Amid Impeachment Speculations Against Senate President, Akpabio,’ which was subsequently disseminated by other media outlets.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Senate President, Rt. Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, said that the report was a figment of the reporter’s imagination and ethical deficit.
Eyiboh 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 is working tirelessly to address pressing national issues of growth and prosperity.
“The Senate President would 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.”
