•Godswill Akpabio
The Senate today directed the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to probe rumours alleging the collapse or death of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
The Senate’s demands followed a point of order raised under order 42 by Senator Titus Zam, who expressed concern over the reports that had circulated within the last 48 hours, reports Daily Independent.
Senator Zam described the rumours as alarming and unacceptable, noting that the Senate President is the nation’s number three citizen and should not be subjected to such misinformation.
Responding to the matter, the Senate President acknowledged the difficulty of controlling social media narratives, stating that people cannot be prevented from writing what he described as “garbage in, garbage out.”
He, however, asked whether it was the wish of the Senate that the issue be referred to the National Security Adviser for investigation.
The proposal was subsequently put to a voice vote and adopted by the upper chamber, resolving that the National Security Adviser investigate the source and intent of the rumours surrounding the alleged collapse of the Senate President.
