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You breached our truce agreement, Oshiomhole tells Akpabio
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You breached our truce agreement, Oshiomhole tells Akpabio

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Senator Adams Oshiomhole accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of breaching a truce agreement by referencing a past controversy involving Oshiomhole.
  • The incident occurred during a Senate session when Akpabio linked a previous debate to a viral video allegedly showing Oshiomhole massaging a woman's legs.
  • Akpabio apologized for his comment, stating it was a response to another senator and that he did not intend to offend Oshiomhole.

A moment of mild drama unfolded in the Nigerian Senate as Senator Adams Oshiomhole confronted Senate President Godswill Akpabio, accusing him of violating a "truce of no more hostilities" they had previously agreed upon. The exchange occurred during deliberations on a motion concerning the non-compliance of Government-Owned Enterprises (GOEs) and Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) with Senate invitations.

Sorry, we have a truce. Agreement is agreement. Oshiomhole is my brother, friend and colleague

— Godswill AkpabioGodswill Akpabio's apology to Senator Adams Oshiomhole after referencing a past controversy.

Oshiomhole invoked a point of order to address the chamber, stating that he and Akpabio had mutually agreed to cease referencing past controversies involving each other. His accusation stemmed from a comment made by Akpabio that alluded to a widely circulated video controversy, which purportedly depicted Oshiomhole massaging the legs of a woman on a private jet. Oshiomhole had previously dismissed the video as fabricated.

I want to report to this House that the Senate President and I signed a truce of no more hostilities, and the Senate President breached the truce by reverting to a previous matter with a view to behaving like…

— Senator Adams OshiomholeSenator Adams Oshiomhole accusing the Senate President of violating their truce agreement.

"I want to report to this House that the Senate President and I signed a truce of no more hostilities, and the Senate President breached the truce by reverting to a previous matter with a view to behaving like…" Oshiomhole stated, drawing laughter from fellow lawmakers. He emphasized their agreement, adding, "So I told Mr Senate President, the truce is signed. You should not violate, I will not violate. You are my brother. You are my leader. You are my president."

So I told Mr Senate President, the truce is signed. You should not violate, I will not violate. You are my brother. You are my leader. You are my president.

— Senator Adams OshiomholeSenator Adams Oshiomhole emphasizing the importance of their agreed-upon truce.

Despite his strong words, Oshiomhole announced he would not pursue the matter further, humorously adding, "Just to say, sir, protect vertically challenged people in the Senate." Akpabio promptly apologized, assuring Oshiomhole that he had no intention of causing offense. He explained that his remark was a response to another senator's reference to a canceled warrant of arrest, a situation where Oshiomhole had previously demanded the individual be brought in "dead or alive."

Just to say, sir, protect vertically challenged people in the Senate. Thank you, sir.

— Senator Adams OshiomholeSenator Adams Oshiomhole's humorous closing remark after deciding not to pursue the matter further.
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