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October 18, 2023 Akpabio Not Behind My Removal, Embattled Senator Abbo Apologised

Akpabio Not Behind My Removal, Embattled Senator Abbo Apologised

Senator Elisha Abbo, representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, has apologised for his earlier allegations that Senate President Godswill Akpabio was involved in a plot to remove him through the Court of Appeal. The apology was made during an interview on a monitored program.

Abbo expressed his humility and a sense of responsibility in acknowledging that the press release issued the day before was premature and based on the information available at that time. He explained that upon further investigation and a conversation with the Senate President, he was convinced of Akpabio's lack of involvement.

READ ALSO: Akpabio Responds To Sen Abbo, Denies Sack Allegations

According to Abbo, Akpabio assured him of his innocence, swearing on his mother's grave that he had no knowledge of the court case and was not involved. Abbo cited the significance of this personal pledge by Akpabio and expressed his belief in its sincerity.

Previously, the Court of Appeal in Abuja had nullified Abbo's election, declaring Amos Yohanna of the People’s Democratic Party as the winner of the senatorial election held on February 25. At the time, Abbo had attributed his unfavourable court judgment to Senate President Akpabio, but he has since retracted those accusations and extended an apology.

October 17, 2023 Akpabio Responds To Sen Abbo, Denies Sack Allegations

Akpabio Responds To Sen Abbo, Denies Sack Allegations

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has firmly denied any connection to the removal of Senator Elisha Abbo from his position by the Court of Appeal.

Akpabio asserted that, contrary to Abbo's allegations, he had no motive to pursue a vendetta against the ousted senator.

Following his ousting by the Appeal Court, Abbo pointed fingers at Akpabio, claiming responsibility for his removal. Abbo further alleged that four other senators who opposed Akpabio's emergence as Senate President were also targeted for removal, with Senator Orji Uzor Kalu being the next in line.

In response, Akpabio accused Abbo of seeking a scapegoat for his removal. This statement was conveyed by Akpabio's Media Aide, Eseme Eyiboh, who stated, "It is unfortunate if he said that Akpabio was responsible for his removal. That’s the swan song of a man looking for scapegoats. The Court of Appeal across the country decides cases based on the provisions of the Electoral Act and evidence advanced by petitioners. The Senate President has no reason to witch-hunt any of his colleagues."

It's worth noting that Abbo was among the senators who supported Senator Yari during the battle to elect the Senate President.

 

October 13, 2023 Ifeanyi Ubah Dumps YPP, Joins APC

Ifeanyi Ubah Dumps YPP, Joins APC

The national assembly where the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Ifeanyi Ubah has dumped the Young Progressives Party (YPP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

In his letter of defection read by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Ubah cited irreconcilable differences between him and leadership of YPP for his exit from the party.

Ubah was before his defection to the APC, the sole member of the YPP in the 10th Senate.

With this, APC has 60 Senators, while the number of Senators in the opposition platforms have reduced to 49 in the red chamber.

August 10, 2023 Akpabio Causes Stir With Slip-Up About Senators’ Vacation Allowance Payments

Akpabio Causes Stir With Slip-Up About Senators’ Vacation Allowance Payments

Senate President Godswill Akpabio's unintentional announcement of holiday allowances for senators during a live TV broadcast has ignited a wave of diverse opinions.

Akpabio informed senators that the National Assembly's clerk would transfer funds to their bank accounts to facilitate their vacation.

This incident has triggered discussions among Nigerians, who are criticizing the high cost of governance and the perceived lack of political leaders' empathy.

The incident took place on video just before the Senate's ministerial screening concluded with a motion of adjournment. Akpabio retracted his statement once colleagues alerted him to the live televised plenary session.

Public Affairs Analyst Fred Nzeako questioned the surprise surrounding the announcement in an interview with Inspiration FM.

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