The Senate on Thursday, October 17, 2024, passed a vote of confidence in Senate President Godswill Akpabio, dispelling rumors of an impending impeachment. This comes after reports surfaced alleging that some lawmakers were planning to remove him from office.
Earlier in the week, online speculations suggested that the presidency had involved operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in a plot to facilitate Akpabio’s impeachment within the National Assembly complex. The rumors intensified, raising concerns about possible internal divisions within the Senate.
However, Senate President Akpabio swiftly refuted the claims, assuring the public that the red chamber remains united. He dismissed the impeachment reports as unfounded, emphasizing that the Senate is focused on its legislative duties and that there is no internal crisis threatening his leadership.
The presidency also addressed the rumors, issuing a statement to clarify that there was no threat to Akpabio’s position. The statement reassured Nigerians that the presidency is not involved in any plot to remove the Senate President and reiterated its commitment to respecting the independence of the National Assembly.
