Senator Danjuma Goje, representing Gombe Central, has emphasized that there was no gap between him and Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s boisterous session, describing the episode as a standard parliamentary practice.
Goje made the clarification during Wednesday’s plenary, a day after he challenged Akpabio over what he called a “unparliamentary act” during proceedings.
Citing procedural regulations, the senator raised a point of order, claiming that several media outlets misunderstood his conduct.
Goje stated, “My intention in calling that order was not to go against the Senate President personally or to fight him.” “The idea is to contribute my quota as an experienced parliamentarian to ensure that the Senate follows the rules. There is nothing personal toward the Senate President or any senator.”
He emphasized that the exchange had been overstated and called on journalists and social media users to rectify the story.
“There was no drama. There was no dispute and no altercation. I merely raised a routine point of order… all was sorted out. Please report what really occured, not somebody’s views,” he added.
Goje maintained his position firmly, stressing once more, “We didn’t fight yesterday. It was not a fight.”
Senate President Akpabio responded by praising the explanation and reiterating the demand for truthful reporting.
“I hope they will hear that there is no fight in the Senate and that we are all one,” he said, underlining that the chamber is unified.
Just twenty-four hours after the chamber momentarily descended into chaos due to the procedural dispute, the explanation was made. Both politicians have now declared publicly that there was no fight and that the situation was simply procedural.
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