I Never Said Northerners will Suffer if Tinubu loses—–Akpabio
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has denied statements credited to him that he threatened that he will make sure northerners will suffer if President Bola Tinubu loses the February 2027 presidential election. A Facebook post credited to one Engr. Ibrahim Umar Ammar, had alleged that the president of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio had […]
When a National Budget Becomes a Village Wish List
By Babafemi Ojudu In recent weeks, I have read a succession of national budget entries so astonishing that I initially dismissed them as fabrications. Then came the one that finally convinced me that we had crossed into dangerous territory: an allocation of almost ₦1 billion for the purchase of musical equipment for a church—not in […]
Insecurity ‘ll Soon Be A Thing Of The Past In Nigeria – Akpabio
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu – led administration will do all within its powers to ensure that the problems of insecurity currently confronting the country became a thing of the past. Akpabio gave the assurance in Abuja while receiving in courtesy, members of the […]
The National Assembly Open Week: Akpabio’s Push for a More Open Parliament
By Malachy Ukpong The inauguration of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCON, has generated widespread discussion among political stakeholders, governance experts, civil society organisations, members of the diplomatic community, students and ordinary Nigerians. The initiative has been described by supporters as one of the 10th […]
From Bills to Impact: How Akpabio Is Advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda
By Olumide Bajulaiye Since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in June 2023, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has positioned the Senate as a critical partner in implementing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. While the Executive formulates and implements policies, the legislature provides the legal framework that enables those policies to succeed. Under […]
Akpabio and His Architecture of Vision
By Ken Harries Esq “Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others,” observed Jonathan Swift. Every generation encounters leaders who solve today’s problems, but far fewer produce leaders who design tomorrow’s possibilities. The true measure of visionary leadership lies in the ability to recognise opportunities long before they become obvious, to imagine possibilities […]
Democracy Day: Senate President Akpabio Urges Unity, Resilience, Citizen Participation
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, vigilance, and active participation in nation-building as the country marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. In a statement issued by his Adviser on Media, Eseme Eyiboh, the President of the Senate commended Nigerians for their resilience and support […]
Eid El Kabir: Akpabio Calls For Sacrifice, Unity And National Renewal
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for prayers from Nigerians and a sober reflection on the occassion of this year’s Sallah celebration. In a congratulatory message to the nation on the Eid El Kabir celebration, the president of the senate called for sacrifice and national renewal for a united nation. A statement […]
Senator Akpabio and the uncommon politics of certainty
By Eseme Eyiboh Let us begin with a confession. There is something unsettling about a politician who no longer appears to struggle. In the turbulent theatre of Nigerian politics, where noise is often mistaken for relevance, where primaries resemble wrestling contests and delegate management demands the instincts of a hostage negotiator, a man who walks […]
Senate Rule Amendment: Why the Debate Should Be About Institutional Stability and Not Personality
By Hon Eseme Eyiboh The controversy surrounding the recent amendment to the Senate Standing Rules has generated more heat than light. Unfortunately, much of the public conversation has been framed around personalities rather than principles, and emotions rather than institutional logic. Yet the real issue before the Senate is neither about Senator Godswill Akpabio nor […]