Presidency takes position on alleged plans to impeach Akpabio as senate president

The presidency has dismissed reports of a planned move to impeach Senate President Godswill Akpabio, citing a harmonious relationship between the Executive and Legislature.

Senator Basheer Lado, President Bola Tinubu’s Adviser on National Assembly Matters, urged the public to disregard these reports, stressing the administration’s commitment to collaboration.

According to Lado, President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda prioritizes a proactive, respectful, and transparent relationship between government bodies and the Senate in its oversight role.

The cooperation, he said, is essential for achieving the administration’s goals and delivering tangible benefits to Nigerians.

The statement said, “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, recognises 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.

“I therefore urge the public to disregard such unfounded publications which could undermine the integrity of the legislature.”