SENATE OUTBURST: “AKPABIO MUST GO” – Ajaka
The Kogi State SDP Gubernatorial Candidate, Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, has condemn in strong terms, the display of legislative autocracy and rascality by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, following the drama that occurred with Senator Natasha Akpoti, Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial Zone.
Alhaji Yakubu, in his reaction, noted that in a democracy, the legislative arm of government is critical to showcasing democratic values of inclusion and tolerance for democratic sustenance, and can not be found wanting, displaying dictatorial attributes through undemocratic statements and actions that in-dignifies a fellow colleague as seen in the trending video which further ridiculed the senate, thereby justifying the growing perception that the senate under Akpabio’s leadership has been rigged with a lack of independence, disregard for constitutionality and rule of law.
He further noted that Nigerians yearn for a senate that is accountable and responsive to their needs, but when representatives elected are denied their elected right to present their constituency’s submission at plenary with a lack of insensitivity and display of tyranny as captured in the trending video, it portend danger for the future of our democracy.
Muri Ajaka, in his words; “It is expected that, a man like Sen. Akpabio, a Former Governor, former Minister and now a Senator, should possess the skills and temperament necessary to build consensus and foster cooperation among his colleagues, irrespective of their gender, background, or political affiliations, and as Senate President, he must display those attributes. It is disappointing that, he chooses to constantly bully Senator Natasha, and this must stop “.
He therefore calls on the Senate to take a decisive action by replacing him with a competent leader as Senate President, who will demonstrate more inclusive and democratic leadership. He warned that the future of Nigeria’s democracy is at stake if the Senate fails to uphold the principles of justice, fairness, and respect for all its members.
He concludes by saying that; the Nigerian Senate’s focus should be on improving citizens’ well-being, rather than engaging in unnecessary conflicts and dramas that undermine the democratic principles upon which the country was founded.
Signed;
Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka
Thursday, 20th February, 2025.
