Impeachment: Senators Unite in Support of Akpabio, Pass Vote of Confidence

Just a day after denying rumors of an impeachment plot against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Senate on Thursday expressed its support by passing a vote of confidence in him and the entire Senate leadership.Speculation about a potential impeachment led by unnamed northern senators had circulated on social media on Wednesday, but both the Senate and Akpabio quickly dismissed these claims as false.continue Reading>>>...CONTINUE READING>>>

During Thursday’s session, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (PDP, Kebbi North) addressed the chamber under Senate standing orders 10 and 42, emphasizing the need to debunk the rumors and clear the names of northern senators accused of involvement in the alleged plot.

Abdullahi warned that such baseless publications were damaging to the democratic process and could weaken the institution’s ability to function effectively, especially in the face of national challenges.He urged his colleagues to unite under Akpabio’s leadership, stressing the importance of maintaining the strong bond that had been developed within the Senate over the past 18 months.

Abdullahi firmly denied that northern senators were involved in any effort to undermine the Senate’s leadership, calling such allegations unfounded and divisive.He added that he had never been part of any scheme to destabilize an institution along ethnic or regional lines and called on his fellow senators to resist attempts to create discord within the chamber.continue Reading>>>

Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) moved a motion for a vote of confidence in Akpabio and the Senate leadership, dismissing the impeachment rumors as baseless fabrications targeting northern senators.Ningi’s motion was seconded by Senator Ismaila Kawu (NNPP, Kano South) and Minority Leader Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South), and it was unanimously approved by voice vote.

In response, Akpabio expressed his deep appreciation to the Senate for its steadfast support, assuring his colleagues that the strong cooperation and unity within the chamber would remain intact.Akpabio dismissed any attempts by external forces or social media rumors to disrupt the bond between Senate members and promised to honor the trust placed in him.He concluded by pledging that his leadership would continue to justify the confidence of the Senate in the months and years ahead.