A senator from the opposition ranks has publicly commended the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, attributing the relative calm in the 10th Senate to what he described as uncommon capacity for consultation and inclusiveness.

Senator Osita Ngwu, who represents Enugu West Senatorial District, said in a statement on Thursday that Akpabio’s stewardship since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly in 2023 has fostered cooperation across party lines and kept the Red Chamber focused on its legislative duties.

Ngwu argued that Akpabio’s experience in governance has proven decisive in navigating complex legislative terrain, enabling the Senate to maintain legislative harmony even on contentious matters.

“Distinguished Senator Akpabio has shown strong leadership marked by consultation, fairness, and respect for divergent views. These qualities have brought stability and purpose to the 10th Senate,” Ngwu said.

The endorsement is notable given the turbulence that has characterised previous Senate sessions, where leadership contests and factional disputes frequently stalled legislative business. Ngwu suggested that the current Senate has broken from that pattern.

According to him, the chamber under Akpabio has witnessed “improved coordination, legislative harmony, and a renewed focus on delivering people-oriented policies that align with national development goals.”

Ngwu reaffirmed his personal support for the Senate President’s leadership and urged his colleagues to sustain collaborative engagement in the national interest. He also appealed to stakeholders and the broader public to back the National Assembly’s legislative agenda, particularly laws aimed at promoting economic growth and strengthening democratic institutions.

He expressed confidence that the Senate would maintain its current trajectory. “The 10th Senate will continue on a path of stability and productivity under Akpabio’s guidance,” he said, adding that he and other members remain committed to “transparency, accountability, and the rule of law” in their legislative duties.