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17 May 2024
Agbor Stakeholders Forum (ASF) has called on the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to desist forthwith from his constant public attacks on their kinsman and embattled former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.
6 May 2024
A constitutional lawyer, Obe Agu, has criticised Senate President Godswill Akpabio for his remarks regarding the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Agu, in a report, clarified that Emefiele's responsibility was to manage monetary policy and not the overall economy, as erroneously stated by Akpabio during a speech at Ikot…
Sen. Godswill Akpabio... Photo: Lucy Ladidi Elukpo for The Guardian.Sen. Godswill Akpabio... Photo: Lucy Ladidi Elukpo for The Guardian.
6 May 2024
Ibomites for Progressive Governance (IPG), a social-political organization, has admonished the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for discrediting the office of the Senate President with false claims. According to a report, the group was reacting to a statement credited to Sen. Akpabio in which he allegedly claimed that he sent his wife, Ekaette…
5 May 2024
The Ohanaeze Youths have criticized the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, for his comments regarding the immediate-past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The youth group defended Emefiele, arguing that he played a key role in stabilizing Nigeria's economy while alleging that the National Assembly under Akpabio's leadership has contributed…
5 May 2024
The Arewa Youths have strongly criticized the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for his recent comments accusing the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, of leaving behind a "foamy economy." The youth group claims that the National Assembly's budget padding, rather than Emefiele's actions, has caused significant financial…
5 May 2024
The Middle Belt Youths Forum (MBYF) has strongly criticized the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, for his recent comments about the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Akpabio had accused Emefiele of leaving behind a "foamy economy" and creating a significant deficit in the national treasury. In a statement…
5 May 2024
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has expressed gratitude to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for supporting the passage of the South East Development Commission Bill through the third reading in the Senate.
25 Apr 2024
President Bola Tinubu and President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, have promised to give fresh direction to the justice sector in the country through a holistic overhaul.
23 Apr 2024
In a historic gathering, current and former National Assembly members from Akwa Ibom State came together at the Government House in Uyo for a night of unity, demonstrating a strong Pan-Akwa Ibom spirit. The event, which transcended political lines, saw a collective commitment to supporting the State Governor, Umo Eno, in his efforts to advance…
17 Apr 2024
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has doled out N27 million to families of seven police personnel killed inside Ugheli forest in Delta State on February 20, 2024.
12 Apr 2024
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has condoled with the family of Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the first civilian governor of Abia, who died on Thursday after a brief illness.
12 Apr 2024
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has stressed the need for governments at all levels to collaborate towards delivering the dividends of democracy to Nigerians.

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