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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said there are individuals in Adamawa and Kwara states who wish to see him removed from his position.

According to Akpabio, some of the individuals who are well aware of the Senate rules regarding unethical conduct are intentionally overlooking the real issues due to opposition politics.

Though Akpabio didn’t mention names, it was gathered that former vice president Atiku Abubakar and former senate president Abubakar Bukola Saraki who are from Adamawa and Kwara respectively, had issued statements calling on the senate president to step aside regarding the case involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Oduaghan (Kogi Central).

But Akpabio emphasised that those individuals should understand that as senate president, he is not solely representing his constituency and party, but also an entire region that has not held that office for the past 46 years.

He made these remarks during a visit from leaders of youth groups representing various ethnic nationalities at the Senate Guest House in Maitama, Abuja, on Friday night.

“The first time the Niger Delta had a senate president, as you rightly noted, was 46 years ago. Whatever the opposition may do, we will not treat that office lightly,” Akpabio remarked, adding that the senate president represents not just himself but the entire people of the Niger Delta.

Responding to the seating arrangement issue involving Natasha Akpoti-Oduaghan (Kogi Central) which led to allegations of sexual harassment, Akpabio said people were merely shouting without understanding the standing rules and the actual issues at hand.

Akpabio said, “You must read the Bible before you can quote it accurately. However, those who are unfamiliar with the inner workings of the National Assembly may not comprehend what led to her suspension.

“The ‘red book’ of the senate contains the standing orders and our rules. When you enter the senate, it is provided for you. In the House of Representatives, they will give you a ‘green book.’ People seem more interested in speaking and generating content than in addressing the real issues.

“When you enter a place, you must conform to its standards. As you mentioned, the senate is like one family, and we have our internal mechanisms. The senate upholds the rule of law. If individuals take any issue to court, they can no longer bring it to the senate. We do not interfere with legal processes because we are responsible for making the laws.

“If the process has already commenced in the senate, you cannot rush to court to halt it through a court order. The legislature is distinct from the judiciary and the executive,” Akpabio asserted while defending the six-months suspension imposed on Natasha.

“The issue concerning one of our members who was elected resulted in a unanimous suspension by the senate with not a single person opposing it.

“We are a respected institution and will maintain our integrity. You cannot raise issues of privilege from another person’s seat. We must be cautious about the individuals we send to the National Assembly.

“Where your fathers, former governors, ministers and past senate presidents have worked diligently to be present, you should understand that this is an important place. It is an elite club worldwide.

“The senate is a family. We will do everything possible to treat it as a family affair. I assure you, youth leaders, we shall resolve these issues,” he said.

Regarding the coastal highway, Akpabio said, “Mr President has asked the Minister of Works to commence work in the Niger Delta, and the minister has assured us that the road will connect the South-South and South-East.

“However, I want you to understand that development anywhere is development everywhere.

“I assure you that the Itape rail issue resonates with me. I will convey your message to the president and will also meet with the minister to ensure that the rail line reaches Abuja.

“For me, we must adopt a holistic approach to development, and our President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is making commendable progress,” Akpabio stated.

On the crisis in Rivers State, Akpabio indicated that leaders would intervene, likening the situation to children playing, who might say, “Leave me, I am injured.”

“I want to assure you that I, along with Senator Adams Oshiomhole and other senators from the Niger Delta, will ensure that we address this matter because peace in Rivers State is synonymous with peace in the Niger Delta.

“You have given us hope that the future is bright. We are going to have capable successors. My colleagues and I will support President Bola Tinubu in his endeavours,” Akpabio affirmed.

Earlier, the leader of the youth ethnic nationalities, who also heads the Ijaw Youth Council, Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri, expressed that, as young people, they feel it is essential to harness their potential, adding that for their regions to progress, unity is crucial.

The youth expressed concern over the looming danger and political crisis in Rivers State, which requires urgent attention.

He remarked that what began as a political family is now on the brink of destabilising the state.

“As the leader of the National Assembly, that office is a source of pride for the people of the Niger Delta.

“We are in a precarious situation, and we appeal to you to intervene because it is no longer merely an issue of Wike and Fubara, but a threat to the Niger Delta,” he stated.

Concerning the situation involving Natasha, the youth leader expressed their worry, even though the matter should ideally be treated as a family issue.

“Regardless of the embarrassment, show your fatherly love and manage it. No matter the circumstances, you are one of our best. We urge those who thrive on conflict in the country to recognise the value attached to that office; any attempt to undermine you will not be tolerated.

“We are here to assure you, in the eyes of the world, that we stand behind you. Some of the issues we are concerned about include the establishment of the University of Maritime in Oron by NASS in 2022, which has yet to commence operations.

“Nigeria needs to provide an explanation to the people of the Niger Delta regarding what has transpired, and we want that university to become operational.

“Once the Niger Delta is open for business, insecurity will diminish,” the youth leader concluded, expressing a desire to meet with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Source: https://leadership.ng/some-people-in-adamawa-kwara-want-me-removed-akpabio/

Oga SP handle your personal FUps and don't drag Niger Delta into it

If them remove you na me go happy pass, we need senators/representatives that can move Nigeria forward not rubber stamp like you.

[b]The Senate President represents Nigeria, not the Niger Delta.
We should have outgrown this sectarian rubbish by now.

You have been clowning and treating the third most powerful office in the land like a joke and now that your mess is in the open, you start pandering to ethnic sentiments.

As if you have been remitting all your fat salaries and allowances to the Niger Delta.[b]

Every sensible person would want you removed.

Two idiots, Bukola Saraki and Atiku Abubakar 😄

So basically, they're saying if the Niger Delta isn’t happy, the whole system shakes, sounds like a power play wrapped in a peace talk.

lol

In a sane country, your kind is not even qualify to be an honorable member….

oga you do or you no do?
My mind dey tell me say you and this babe have something going.
But then who go know wetin dey happen for hidden area.
The babe self her way no pure

Power drunk man. Whatever you sow you shall reap

Apabio should step aside while atiefku should be sworn in as senate president and sharaki as his vice, the two oponun's

Gather liver and mention Saraki and Atiku.

Saraki and Atiku

Mumu APC online bandit

teeteepeejay:
Two idiots, Bukola Saraki and Atiku Abubakar 😄

Still waiting for the Akpabio to deny he never said this:
“Senator Natasha, you can enjoy a whole lot if you spend quality moments with me in my residence and make me happy”

He only denied Sexual Harassment.

Akpabio must go, the man is not fit.

On your own...

Great100000:
Source: https://leadership.ng/some-people-in-adamawa-kwara-want-me-removed-akpabio/

Very soon events will shape itself.

teeteepeejay:
Two idiots, Bukola Saraki and Atiku Abubakar 😄

Have some respect atiku no be ur mate

Many people including Niger Deltans want you out sir!!!

our leaders talk at times you think some toddlers or kindergarten kids are talking.

Southeast people are eyeing your post
Watch your back

In Patience Jonathan's voice....."will you keep quiet"

No.
It’s not only Kwara and Adamawa.
All sane and well meaning Nigerians want you crook gone.
You have brought nothing but shame and disgrace to the office.
In less than 2 years since you became Senate President, it has been nothing but absolute shameful behavior on your part.

Lol... Oga, every Nigerian with a functioning brain has been wondering what on Earth you are doing in that office.

What quality of leadership have you brought to that parliament as a Senate president?!!

Una think say occupying office na the beginning and end of leadership.

Me from Lagos also want you removed

For Akpabio to be playing the sympathy card so as to gain public sympathy is a proof that fire is burning under his seat.

Why?