10th Senate Uncomfortable With Akpabio’s Leadership Style – Oshiomole

By Ayodele Oni

Crisis and suspicion are reigning in the 10th Senate going by revelations by Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North).

Oshiomole claimed that the leadership of the Red chamber as led by Senator Godswill Akpabio, is bias, a well known fact among the lawmakers.

The Edo lawmaker specifically alleged that Akpabio harbours a strong bias against him, claiming the Senate leader is suspicious of his activities and relationships within the National Assembly.

Speaking during an edition of Mic On Podcast, the former Edo State governor said Akpabio often appears uncomfortable whenever he interacts with other senators and suggested that the Senate President would sideline him if given the chance.

Oshiomhole stated that he could not explain the source of the perceived hostility despite his longstanding role in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and contribution to President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 election campaign.

The senator further alleged that Akpabio views him with undue suspicion.

Oshiomhole also predicted that the next Senate would operate differently, claiming dissatisfaction with Akpabio’s leadership style was growing among lawmakers.

He maintained that Akpabio’s alleged bias was widely known within the Senate but declined to speculate on the reasons behind it.

The lawmaker also recounted an incident involving Senator Abdulaziz Yari, claiming Akpabio jokingly suggested that Yari’s interest in serving as vice-chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior was part of a plan to unseat him.

Oshiomhole emphasized that the office of Senate President ultimately depends on the support of fellow senators.