The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has firmly denied claims that the Department of State Services (DSS) invaded the National Assembly in connection with an alleged impeachment move against principal officers.
During Wednesday’s plenary session, Akpabio addressed the rumors circulating on social media, stating, “It has just been brought to my attention by one of us that there is fake news trending on social media that the DSS surrounded the National Assembly with possible impeachment of principal officers.”
He emphasized that the Senate was functioning normally and peacefully, stating, “We are here sitting down and doing our work very peacefully, oblivious of the mischief that is going on behind us.”
Akpabio further commented on the prevalence of misinformation, suggesting that social media often spreads false narratives to attract attention. “This is what we pass through on a daily basis. It’s either they use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to inject something to turn it around in order to drive traffic. I understand that they are being paid by YouTube,” he added.
To address the misinformation, he has referred the matter to the Senate Committee on Special Duties for investigation. “Sen. Shehu Kaka, Chairman, Senate Committee on Special Duties, investigate and report back to us as soon as practicable,” he stated, reassuring the public of the stability within the chamber.