DSS repprtedly takes over National Assembly over impeachment saga; ‘It is not true’ – Akpabio

By BASHIR ADEFAKA

Reports in some online newspapers (excluding The DEFENDER), earlier on Wednesday, said operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) had taken over the National Assembly over alleged plan to oust God’swill Akpabio from seat as Senate President via impeachment.

According to a section of the reports, “The precinct of the National Assembly appears like a warzone this morning as men of the Department of State Security (DSS) have taken over amidst speculations of an impeachment move against Sen. Akpabio.

“Operatives of the DSS have taken control of the National Assembly amid allegations of a potential impeachment threat against Senate President, Goodswill Akpabio.

“Speculations have swirled that some aggrieved Northern Senators, allegedly dissatisfied with President Bola Tinubu, are reportedly reviving an earlier attempt to remove Akpabio from office.

“Globally, Parliaments have dedicated internal security personnel responsible for maintaining order and safety within and around the premises of Parliament.

“Other security agencies attached to these Parliaments are present to ensure the safety of lives and property in the event of any security breach or threats that might disrupt the proceedings of lawmakers and staff, particularly when internal security is overwhelmed.

“Order Paper observed this morning that from the main entrance to the second gate and all entrances within the premises, DSS men and women dressed in dark-colored suits, wearing intimidating dark shades have been stationed,” it said.

Akpabio denies reports

But in a swift reaction to the development,
President of the Senate, Senator God’swill Akpabio, dismissed the widespread reports as fake news.

Senator Akpabio was said to be presiding over plenary when his attention was drawn to the speculations on social media.

He described it as fake news fabricated by mischief makers.

The President of the Senate urged members of the public to disregard such news and warned all those circulating deliberate falsehood to refrain from such acts.

Senator Akpabio explained that there is peace in the Senate and there is no consideration for an impeachment by any section of the parliarment.

However, the Matter has been referred to the Senate’s Committee on Public Services for further investigation and legislative action.