The Nigerian Senate has strongly denied reports suggesting any plan to impeach Senate President Godswill Akpabio, calling the claim false and misleading.
Speaking during Tuesday’s plenary, the Senate Leader dismissed the rumour as a deliberate attempt to create confusion and distract lawmakers from their legislative duties.
He clarified that no discussions or moves toward Akpabio’s removal had taken place. According to him, statements attributed to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu were taken out of context.
“From my discussion with Senator Kalu, it was clear the statement was misrepresented,” he told the chamber.
He cautioned that spreading such misinformation could distract the Senate from addressing urgent national issues. Lawmakers, he said, remain united under Akpabio’s leadership and have adopted a zero-tolerance policy against political distractions.
“There is no tension in the Senate,” he said firmly. “We are focused on delivering results for Nigerians and won’t let rumours derail our work.”
The clarification was officially noted during plenary, with senators reaffirming their confidence in Akpabio. Many described the Senate’s response as a strong message to those trying to cause instability within the legislature.
Earlier, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, told reporters that there had indeed been an attempt to impeach Akpabio, though he said it failed.
Kalu, a former governor of Abia State, described the incident as a “family misunderstanding.”
“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.
Addressing Nigeria’s economic situation, Kalu admitted that citizens are facing hardship but insisted that the economy is gradually improving.
“As a businessman, I feel the pain too,” he said. “The macro economy is doing well, but the micro economy is not. Investors are coming in, and soon the progress will trickle down so people can eat daily and return to farming.”
He added that both President Bola Tinubu and the Senate are working tirelessly to stabilize the economy and achieve food security.
Responding to questions about Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo, Kalu described Soludo as a “progressive” who may soon join the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“I think after the court cases, he will join us. He has no other alternative,” Kalu declared confidently.
The senator also predicted that President Tinubu would easily win a second term, saying the president currently faces “no real opposition.”