Godswill Akpabio, president of the Senate, says the viral “victory is sure” post made on X by an account linked to Joash Amupitan, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC, has been misinterpreted, noting that the comment did not favour any political party. Akpabio spoke on Tuesday during the commissioning of the Nigeria…
Civil society organisations have warned that loopholes in the Senate’s revised Electoral Bill could weaken electoral integrity. This warning comes despite the chamber’s decision to restore electronic transmission of results. The group’s concern followed the Senate’s emergency plenary session, where lawmakers rescinded their earlier rejection of mandatory electronic transmission. Senate Reverses Earlier Position The Senate…
The credibility of any country’s elections directly reflects the quality of its governance. It also shapes the level of trust citizens place in those who govern them. If public officials must bear the title “Your Excellency,” then the process that brings them to office must be excellent, transparent, predictable, and credible. The 2023 general election…
Opposition senators on Thursday challenged the Senate leadership over claims that the Electoral Act Amendment Bill retained electronic transmission of election results as provided in the 2022 Act. Instead, they said the Senate approved real-time transmission of results, not the electronic transfer announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The lawmakers made the claim at a…
Samson Itodo, executive director of Yiaga Africa, has criticised the Senate’s decision to reject real-time transmission of election results, describing it as a betrayal of public trust and a reversal of key electoral reforms. Itodo spoke on Wednesday during News Night on Arise Television while reacting to the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill…
The foot-dragging by the Godswill Akpabio-led Senate in passing the 2025 Electoral Act Amendment Bill risks undermining public confidence in the 2027 general elections. Election stakeholders, civil society organisations, and opposition parties have repeatedly stressed the urgency of electoral reforms ahead of the next polls. Yet, despite the House of Representatives passing the bill in…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court. He challenges specific decisions from the Court of Appeal concerning Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension. The move escalates a long-running conflict between the two lawmakers. Akpabio insists the Senate followed proper procedures. The Dispute Begins The conflict erupted in February 2025. Akpoti-Uduaghan protested the…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio addressed President Bola Tinubu directly during a key event. He highlighted urgent safety issues for lawmakers. This moment captured national attention. The Appeal During Budget Presentation Akpabio made his plea at the National Assembly. President Tinubu presented the 2026 budget proposal there. Akpabio urged Tinubu to review the recent directive that…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment. She claimed he made inappropriate advances toward her. First she raised the issue in the Senate. Then the Ethics and Privileges Committee declined to hear her complaint. However Akpabio strongly denied these claims. The Defamation Lawsuit Akpabio filed a N200 billion defamation suit against…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has shared how the special grace of God has transformed his life. He encouraged Nigerians to dedicate themselves to God in whatever role they occupy. Akpabio made the remarks on Saturday during the blessing and commissioning of the Regina Coeli Parish Rectory in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Embracing Faith and Service…
