The Senate has dismissed reports suggesting that lawmakers were plotting to impeach Senate President Godswill Akpabio, describing the claims as false, misleading, and aimed at sowing disunity in the upper chamber.
Speaking during plenary, the Senate Leader clarified that no discussions or moves toward Akpabio’s removal had taken place.
He explained that statements credited to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu regarding an alleged impeachment plan were taken out of context.
“From my discussions with Senator Kalu, it became clear that the statement attributed to him was misrepresented,” the Senate Leader said.
He cautioned that such misinformation could distract the legislature from addressing pressing national issues, stressing that senators remain united behind Akpabio’s leadership.
“There is no tension in this Senate. We are focused on delivering for Nigerians, and we will not allow rumours to derail our work,” he added.
The clarification was officially recorded in the Senate proceedings, as lawmakers reaffirmed their confidence in Akpabio and pledged continued cooperation under his leadership.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, had earlier told reporters that there had been an “attempt” to remove Akpabio but that it was thwarted.
Describing the development as a “family misunderstanding,” Kalu insisted there was no ongoing crisis within the Senate.
“There were attempts, but we didn’t allow that to happen. We are one big family, and it’s not going to happen,” Kalu said.
On the economy, the former Abia governor acknowledged that Nigerians were facing hardship but maintained that key macroeconomic indicators were improving.
“As a businessman, I am also feeling the pain. The macroeconomy is doing well, but the microeconomy is not. Foreign investors are returning, and the next step is ensuring that this progress translates into daily relief for ordinary Nigerians,” he stated.
Kalu also expressed optimism about Nigeria’s political direction, predicting that Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo would soon join the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing him as “a natural progressive.”
He added, “I don’t see anything wrong with Soludo joining us. In fact, it’s confirmed that he will join the APC. He has no alternative.”
The lawmaker further expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, declaring that the president remains on course for a second term and currently faces “no real opposition.”
