President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has denied allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and former Senator Elisha Abbo, warning them to either retract the claims or face legal action.
He issued this warning in a statement titled Re: False and Malicious Allegations Targeting the President of the Senate, issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh.
Akpabio stated that he remains unbothered about the claims which he sees a deliberate campaign of misinformation, reaffirming his dedication. to national unity, institutional integrity, and the rule of law.
“As a statesman devoted to national unity and democratic values, I will not be distracted by malicious falsehoods or inflammatory rhetoric,” the statement read.
Eyiboh disclosed that formal letters are being prepared for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and former Senator Elisha Abbo.
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These letters will demand that they publicly retract their statements, apologize, and compensate for the damage caused to their reputations.
The statement continued, “While speaking in Kogi State on April 1, 2025, the suspended Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan falsely alleged that Senator Akpabio had recruited former Governor Yahaya Bello to assassinate her. This outrageous accusation is not only false but a dangerous and provocative fabrication.
“Her recurring pattern of false accusations, including similar claims in 2019 and 2023 against other public figures, reveals a troubling exploitation of victimhood narratives for personal and political gain,” the statement added.
The Senate President also dismissed recent remarks by former Senator Elisha Abbo, who alleged during an April 2 interview on Arise TV that Akpabio manipulated the judiciary to remove him from office.
Eyiboh noted that Abbo had previously retracted those claims in 2023, issuing a public apology after admitting they were based on false assumptions.
He emphasised that Abbo’s removal was the result of a constitutionally grounded judgment by the Court of Appeal, not political interference.
“His new claims regarding being denied entitlements are also categorically false. Senate entitlements are processed administratively and not at the discretion of the Senate President.
“These individuals, possibly backed by hidden interests, appear united in a desperate attempt to undermine the Senate and its leadership,” the statement clarified.
The statement confirmed that the Senate President will explore legal options while maintaining his focus on his legislative responsibilities.
“Regardless of the necessity for legal redress, formal letters of demand seeking retractions, apologies, and compensation are underway,” it said.
Akpabio urged Nigerians and the international community to dismiss the allegations and instead focus on the Senate’s efforts to promote legislative excellence, democratic values, and national progress.
NIGERIAN TRIBUNE