Some Senators Seek To Impeach Akpabio Before July,” Claims Senate Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele

Some Senators Seek To Impeach Akpabio Before July,” Claims Senate Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele

Senate Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has raised allegations that certain senators are plotting to impeach the current Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, before July 2024……READ ALSO All Smiles As Sen Adeola And Opeyemi Bamidele Presents Their National Awards To APC Presidential Candidate , Asiwaju Tinubu(Photos)

During a debate on Abdul Ningi’s assertion that the 2024 budget was inflated by N3 trillion, Bamidele asserted that Ningi’s claim amounted to a “civilian coup” against Akpabio.

He further alleged that Ningi intended to utilize the Northern Senators Forum (NSF) as a platform to execute this “civilian coup.” Bamidele emphasized the peaceful nature of the Senate under Akpabio’s leadership, particularly noting the tranquility that prevailed when the Senate President hailed from the northern region.

Bamidele remarked, “I stand to say that what my big brother, distinguished Senator Abdul Ningi, who I respect so well, planned to do was tantamount to a civilian coup, which has failed. In doing this, he wanted to use the platform of the Northern Senators Forum. God bless all those who have dissociated themselves from it.”

He continued, “A few people who felt they will not give you (Akpabio) more than one year as chair of the Senate want to do everything possible before July 13 to remove you. That is why it is always about Akpabio. Never about the Senate, House of Representatives, and DG budget office. All of us passed this budget. Never about the president who signed the budget, it is always about Akpabio.”

Subsequently, Senator Ningi received a three-month suspension over his allegations.