Drama In the Senate

A notable disagreement arose in the Senate chamber between the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and his deputy, Barau Jibrin, concerning a purported military threat from former United States President Donald Trump.




The discussion began when Senator Akpabio addressed a viral online publication. This report falsely claimed he had responded to President Trump by stating that Christians in Nigeria were not complaining and that the American president should concentrate on his own country's affairs. The widely circulated story provoked public condemnation, with many viewing the alleged remarks as divisive.

During the plenary session, Senator Akpabio categorically denied the report, labeling it as false and questioning the motives behind the fabrication. He stressed that he never made any such statement. Akpabio further contended that he, as the nation's third ranking citizen, lacked the constitutional authority to issue an official response to a foreign head of state. He explained that such matters fall exclusively within the purview of the Presidency to prevent diplomatic complications.

However, the Deputy Senate President expressed a different perspective. Senator Jibrin asserted that if the Senate President would not respond, he was prepared to do so. He emphasized that Nigeria is a sovereign nation and as a high ranking parliamentarian, he was not afraid to speak his mind. He encouraged that one should not be fearful of expressing their views regarding the matter.

In reply, Senator Akpabio reiterated his position, maintaining that the authority to officially communicate the nation's stance to President Trump resides solely with the Presidency.


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