Tensions in Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber have escalated after former governor and senator Adams Oshiomhole called for the resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, citing objections to a newly introduced rule governing Senate proceedings.
The controversy adds fresh strain to the leadership of the Senate of Nigeria, where internal disagreements over procedure and authority have increasingly come to the fore.
Oshiomhole argued that the new rule undermines established legislative norms and questioned its legitimacy, insisting that the Senate leadership should uphold transparency and fairness in decision-making.
Akpabio, who has faced rising scrutiny over his leadership style since assuming office, has yet to publicly respond to the latest demand.
The development highlights deepening divisions within the Senate, as political blocs jostle for influence in a chamber often central to Nigeria’s national policy direction.
