RABAT: The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has dismissed claims of a plot to remove Senate President Godswill Akpabio, describing the reports as false, misleading, and aimed at creating unnecessary tension within the National Assembly.
Speaking during Wednesday’s plenary session, Bamidele clarified that no discussions or plans had taken place among senators regarding Akpabio’s removal, stressing that the Senate remains united and focused on national priorities.
There was no attempt by any of our colleagues, nor any discussion about removing the Senate President from office, Bamidele said.
We are fully united and have a zero-tolerance approach to distractions because there are urgent issues of public importance that need our attention. Reports like these are clearly meant to create confusion.
His comments came after Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of Abia North referenced earlier rumours about failed attempts to impeach the Senate President.
Bamidele reiterated that the Senate had no intention of removing any of its leaders, emphasizing the chamber’s cohesion and commitment to governance.
The Senate Leader’s clarification appears to be a direct response to growing speculation in some quarters about internal power struggles within the Red Chamber.
