The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has denied reports suggesting that he exposed the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, to ridicule during a recent plenary session.
In a statement titled: “Clarification on Misleading Reports Regarding Senate Proceedings,” in Abuja,
on Friday, Akpabio dismissed the report as untrue.
According to Senator Akpabio, “My attention has been drawn to reports circulating across social media platforms and online blogs, particularly Linda Ikeji’s Blog, which falsely suggest that Senator Sani Musa was “rubbished” during a recent Senate plenary for allegedly failing to define the word “harmonized.’
“Let me make it clear: no such incident occurred. Senator Musa was neither embarrassed nor unable to respond. At the time he was called upon, a point of order was raised by Senator Abdul Ningi, which, in accordance with our rules, required immediate procedural attention.
“The session continued without any breach of decorum. I also wish to highlight that Senator Sani Musa has been instrumental in leading key legislative efforts, both as Chairman Joint Committee on Finance, and particularly as Chairman of the Conference Committee that successfully worked through all legislative
processes and harmonized the Tax Reform Bills —a legislative milestone widely commended by both chambers and stakeholders.
“The Nigerian Senate operates on the principles of respect, order, and integrity. While public engagement is welcome, it is essential that commentary, especially from influential media platforms, is grounded in fact—not sensationalism.
“I urge all media outlets to uphold the standards of responsible journalism in their coverage of the National Assembly and its members.”
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