The wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Mrs Ekaette Akpabio, visited the Senate chamber to inspect faulty facilities and equipment, the Senate President’s aide has said.
The Special Adviser to the President of the Senate on Diaspora and NGOs, Dr Jibril Tafida, made the clarification on Saturday while dismissing reports suggesting that Mrs Akpabio had “unholy access” to the chamber.
Tafida said the visit was arranged following complaints from senators and National Assembly staff about poor facilities and concerns over the quality of work carried out by contractors.
According to him, the visit was approved by Akpabio and was deliberately scheduled for Saturday to avoid interfering with legislative activities.
He said Mrs Akpabio was accompanied by engineers and technical experts, including electrical, ICT, audio-visual and building maintenance specialists, who were at the chamber to assess the reported faults.
Tafida also denied claims that she came with “marabouts” or individuals of questionable character, describing such reports as false and misleading.
“No security protocol was breached, and relevant officials were aware of the visit,” he said.
The aide accused the publication that reported the claims of engaging in speculative journalism, urging media organisations and content creators to verify information before publishing.
He said Mrs Akpabio was known for her philanthropic activities and integrity, adding that the Senate President remained focused on his legislative responsibilities.
“The National Assembly remains secure and well managed,” Tafida said.
When contacted, Tafida declined further comments beyond the statement but maintained that the Senate President’s office would not tolerate what he described as reckless reports targeting the family.
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