Senate President Akpabio links terror attacks to plot against Tinubu's reforms
via Punch Nigeria2 hours ago2 min read
Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated on Tuesday in Abuja that the increased terrorist attacks across Nigeria are a "gang up" designed to distract President Bola Tinubu's reform efforts. Speaking at the inauguration of the Nigeria Revenue Service Headquarters, Akpabio suggested these attacks would cease after the 2027 elections, implying they are sponsored to undermine the President's work. His comments followed President Tinubu's closed-door meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Olufemi Oluyede, and a French general, reportedly part of intensified collaboration on Nigeria's security. This meeting occurred three weeks after Tinubu announced France's agreement to supply military equipment and training to Nigerian forces. Akpabio also defended the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, against allegations of partisan bias stemming from a controversial social media post. Akpabio dismissed claims that a resurfaced tweet indicated political alignment, arguing the statement was neutral and predated Amupitan's tenure as INEC chairman. He emphasized that while individuals can hold personal political views, public office holders must remain impartial.
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