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Aug

13

2023

NASS concessions: SERAP sues Akpabio and Abass

Economy, PoliticsAkpabio, Economy, Representatives, Senate

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, are the targets of a lawsuit brought by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) over "the unlawful plan to spend N40 billion on 465 exotic and bulletproof cars for members and principal officials, and N70 billion as "palliatives" for new members." The lawsuit was filed shortly after Akpabio claimed that the National Assembly Clerk had transferred "holiday allowances" to "various senators' bank accounts." Nigeria's 137 million people live in abject poverty. SERAP is requesting an order of mandamus in the case FHC/L/CS/1606/2023, which was…

Jul

04

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

See complete list of the 10th Senate’s top officials

News2023, Akpabio, All Progressives Congress, Senate

Eight senators have been named as majority and minority leaders for the 10th Senate by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. While the minority leaders come from various opposition groups, the majority leaders are members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which is now in power. Concerns that there might be a conflict of interest between parliamentarians who are close to the Presidency and those who are running independently have been allayed by the announcement of the major officials. This is the list of the principal officers for the 10th Senate: Majority leaders 1. Opeyemi Bamidele – Senate Majority Leader (Ekiti Central,…

Jun

21

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Akpabio Reacts To Wike N200 Million Comment

Opinion, Politics2023, Akpabio, Metro, Nigeria

The Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio has revealed the source of the N200 million he gave to the former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, to support his election campaign in 2015. Wike, had, while speaking at a thanksgiving ceremony in a church at Port Harcourt on Sunday revealed that Akpabio, who was then the Governor of Akwa Ibom State donated a sum of N200 million to support his governorship ambition in 2015. Wike, however, said this was why he supported the ambition of Akpabio to emerge the President of the Senate of the 10th National Assembly. Wike said, “When…

Jun

16

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Senate Presidency: Adeyanju criticizes Akpabio for exposing how senators voted

Opinion, PoliticsAkpabio, Next Level, Nigeria, Politics, Senate

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has been criticized for allegedly exposing how senators voted for him. Deji Adeyanju, a socio-political activist, said Akpabio’s action was unstatesmanly. Adeyanju said Akpabio’s action of exposing how senators voted can divide the Senate. Tweeting, the rights activist recalled that former Senate President, Bukola Saraki tore the list in 2015. According to Adeyanju: “What Senate President Akpabio did to his colleagues by exposing those that voted for/ against him publicly is not statesmanly & will divide the Senate. “He is the first Senate President to do such a thing. Saraki shredded the list in 2015 after…

May

17

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

I’m facing a war to become Senate President – Akpabio

Opinion, Politics2023, Akpabio, Nigeria, Politics, Representatives, Senate

The Senate President aspirant for the 10th National Assembly, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has appealed for prayers, saying there is a war out there for him. Akpabio stated this during his speech when he met with the APC Non-Serving Senators Group in Abuja on Tuesday. He also promised that the 10th Senate would collaborate with the President-elect, Bola Tinubu to pay off the nation’s debts. “I am excited that God is keeping all of you alive. This is a family and I am very proud to belong to this family. “I want to also appeal that you not only endorse us…