₦airaland Forum

PRESS STATEMENT
RE: BASELESS ALLEGATIONS BY MR ELISHA ABBO AGAINST THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE

The attention of the Office of the President of the Senate has been drawn to another round of spurious and malicious accusations by Mr. Elisha Abbo, who unlawfully represented Adamawa North Senatorial District save a judicial intervention. He has again sought to blame the President of the Senate, His Excellency, Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, for the travail of his judicial sanction that occasioned his ouster from the Senate.

It is sad and regrettable that despite publicly retracting a similar allegation in 2023—after admitting that his earlier accusation was “premature and based on the available information at our disposal”—Mr. Abbo has once again embarked on a campaign of misinformation and blame transfer.

Following a discussion with the Senate President last year, Mr. Abbo himself acknowledged that Senator Akpabio had “no involvement” in the judicial process that led to his removal. It is puzzling that he would now return to the same baseless allegations he once renounced.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Court of Appeal, after a thorough legal process, ruled unequivocally that Mr. Abbo’s presence in the Red Chamber was in error. The court determined that he was not validly elected as the Senator for Adamawa North, and consequently, he was removed.

The court acted in accordance with the extant laws and the Constitution within its sacred duty to uphold the rule of law. Senator Akpabio, a seasoned lawyer and democrat, holds the independence of the judiciary in the highest regard and would never interfere in its processes.

It is therefore both illogical and irresponsible for Mr. Abbo to now turn around and allege that the Senate President influenced a court judgment—a judgment which he himself accepted at the time and for which he expressed contrition for his earlier unfounded claims. ( see Punch newspaper of 18th October, 2023)

Mr. Abbo has also sought to create the impression that he was unjustly denied official benefits following his ouster. He claims entitlement to salaries, allowances, and even an official vehicle, despite the court’s declaration that his tenure was null and void ab initio.

In matters of financial and administrative processing, it must be stated that the Senate President only approves payments that have been duly vetted and forwarded by the appropriate administrative units, in line with extant laws, Senate procedures, and standard due diligence practices.

If any of Mr. Abbo’s claims for payment did not reach the desk of the Senate President, it is because they failed to meet these lawful standards—not because of any personal or political vendetta.

It is unfortunate that instead of accepting the consequences of his legal and political failings, Mr. Abbo continues to resort to media theatrics and reckless finger-pointing. Even more telling is his record of public conduct. Nigerians will recall that in 2019, he was caught on video assaulting a female citizen in Abuja—an incident for which he was ordered by a competent court to pay N50 million in damages. This is a matter of public record and speaks volumes about his temperament and disposition.

His recent outbursts about unpaid travels and imagined plots further reinforce the conclusion that his actions are driven not by facts or principle, but by bitterness and desperation to remain politically relevant. These claims are not only baseless, but they reek of grievance and a refusal to accept personal responsibility for his removal and loss of public trust.

Senator Godswill Akpabio remains focused on the noble task of nation-building, providing purposeful leadership in the Senate, and strengthening democratic institutions—especially the independence of the judiciary. He will not be distracted by the antics of individuals who seek to rewrite history to mask personal failures.

We urge Mr. Abbo to reflect deeply, respect the rule of law, and focus on rebuilding the confidence of his constituents if he hopes to return to public life. Nigeria’s democracy can only thrive when its actors show maturity, responsibility, and an abiding respect for the truth.

Signed:

Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh
Special Adviser, Media/Publicity and official Spokesperson to the President of the Senate
April 3, 2025

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APC

Akpabio and APC have really made mess of the national assembly. No decorum anymore. The national assembly has been turned to the gatherings of caricatures.

Imagine a random radio station calling akpabio on air to come explain his own side of the issue with Natasha. Omoh. A whole senate president. This country is gone. We need the Germans to come recolonize us at least we will be useful in technology

He want to take over the SP position..

Valueless people trying very hard to get Media attention by using WIKE or apkabio name

See the people ruling us

I was expecting a mature response

He should sack his handler.

THIS THING REALLY PAIN AKPABIO ASPER SEY ABBO NO GREE MAKE HIM FVCKAM FOR ANUS

Akpamu is guilty.

All these English na rubbish.

When will he post a press release concerning Natasha

Akpabio should resign for his monumental failure as the 10th Senate president

Just imagine criminals who have captured Nigerian State. Its really a pity that we are hepless

Nigeria is a captured state ruled by drug barons.

They dont forgive. They want it all.

See what they did in Edo state yesterday at the tribunal

fergie001:
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Hmnn political missiles firing...

Akpabiu is a very dangerous person. That man is ready to do anything for power and women. He will soon meet his Waterloo

Abboki akpabio

Oh I didn’t even know that that senator has been removed…

Akpabio is my tribesman. We know what he can do. He's never been a good man

Senator Godswill Akpabio remains focused on the noble task of nation-building, providing purposeful leadership in the Senate, and strengthening democratic institutions.


See blatant lie abeg. Person wey remain focused on asslicking and punishing Natasha his present nightmare

Akpamu, yahaya wheel barrow and Gov. Olodo has failed.

The allegations against you are enough for you to resign but you are desperate and shameless...
I have one friend from Abkabio's community. He has never said a good about him..

hmm

fergie001:
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Person way used magomago enter through window like thief dey talk to person wey follow the door. Mtchew Nigeria shaa

Lol. Wetin ohú Natasha no go cause for Senate?

Natasha's kpekus is beat boxing
what wonders and entertainment this kpekus has caused in its lifetime so far

Natasha the coke lady.

Woman weh de wear dark shade for daylight wetin she de hide. Take shade off make we examine your eye.

Yeye woman.

That's the obvious

sniffing that toto may smell of peaches 🍑

Mumu senate president

jmoore:
Akpamu is guilty.

All these English na rubbish.

Hahahaha!
That's my only "comment".

Can someone tell Akpabio that there are relevant and urgent laws and policies to be pursue than a reply of someone they jointly sent home because his thought and vice didn't align with Thiers? There are agriculture policy and laws that need attention. There are housing and welfare laws that can benefit the masses but they are not in their books.

The Senate President should focus on the job imbibe good sportsmanship spirit when he is criticized.

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