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Nigerian Senate President assures 2027 campaigns won't disrupt legislative duties

From The Punch · () English

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  • Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated that 2027 election campaigns will not interfere with the National Assembly's legislative duties.
  • He assured that lawmakers can balance political activities with their constitutional responsibilities.
  • Akpabio emphasized that campaigns can be scheduled for afternoons or evenings, allowing mornings for legislative work.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerians that political campaigns leading up to the 2027 general elections will not disrupt the National Assembly's legislative duties. He stated that lawmakers are capable of balancing their political activities with their constitutional responsibilities.

Akpabio, speaking to journalists at the Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo, dismissed concerns that electioneering might affect government responsibilities. He explained that members of the National Assembly have the capacity to manage both aspects of their roles. "We are elected for four years, and we are going to work for four years. Anybody who is walking on the tiny rope must be able to do the balancing act," he said.

We are elected for four years, and we are going to work for four years. Anybody who is walking on the tiny rope must be able to do the balancing act.

— Godswill AkpabioExplaining the capacity of lawmakers to manage both legislative duties and campaign activities.

The Senate President suggested that campaigns could be scheduled for afternoons or evenings, allowing legislative work to continue in the mornings. He noted that not all lawmakers would be campaigning simultaneously due to different political party affiliations. "It is not a problem at all. It is not everybody that will go for campaign at the same time because we belong to different political parties. Nothing will affect legislation. We will continue to make laws to take care of the needs of the people. It has never affected the work of the parliament," Akpabio stressed.

His assurance comes amid increasing political activities and consultations across Nigeria for the 2027 polls. Political leaders, parties, and prospective candidates are intensifying preparations. The National Assembly is expected to maintain its core functions of lawmaking, oversight, and representation throughout the current administration's term, even as lawmakers involved in campaigns pursue their electoral ambitions.

It is not a problem at all. It is not everybody that will go for campaign at the same time because we belong to different political parties. Nothing will affect legislation. We will continue to make laws to take care of the needs of the people. It has never affected the work of the parliament

— Godswill AkpabioReassuring that campaign activities will not hinder parliamentary work.
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