Oshiomhole clarifies suspension forgery claim, denies alleging forged signatures

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has issued a clarification regarding his earlier comments on the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, specifically denying allegations that he claimed lawmakers' signatures were forged on the report recommending the suspension.

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The insinuation that I said signatures of Senators were forged is a complete misrepresentation of what I actually said.

In a statement, Oshiomhole asserted that his remarks during an AIT interview were misrepresented. He maintained that he never stated any senator's signature was forged. His position, he explained, is consistent with that of the Senate spokesman, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, who indicated that no senator had complained about signature forgery. Oshiomhole clarified that the issue he raised was based on a claim by a senator on the committee, who alleged that attendance signatures of some lawmakers were attached to the final report.

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I agree absolutely with the spokesperson of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Yemi Adaramodu, that no signature of Senators was forged in Natasha Akpoti’s suspension. This is because no Senator complained to me that his or her signature was forged.

"The insinuation that I said signatures of Senators were forged is a complete misrepresentation of what I actually said," Oshiomhole stated. He reiterated his agreement with Senator Adaramodu that no signatures were forged, as no senator had personally complained to him about such an issue. He stressed that any suggestion of him accusing anyone of forgery is "completely untrue."

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The only comment I made is that one Senator, who is a member of the Committee, claimed’ that the signatures of attendance of some Senators were attached to the final report.

Oshiomhole added that the matter of Akpoti-Uduaghan's suspension has been concluded and the Senate has moved on. He expressed regret if his comments caused embarrassment to any senator or the institution of the 10th Senate. This clarification comes after the Senate dismissed claims of manipulation in the suspension process, with Senator Adaramodu stating that the disciplinary action followed due process and was handled transparently.

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Finally, I regret if my comments may have caused embarrassment to any Senator or the 10th Senate as an institution.