Akpabio to Nigerians: 2027 Polls Won’t Disrupt Legislative Business
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerians that the 2027 election campaigns will not disrupt the National Assembly’s legislative activities, insisting that lawmakers
Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, has expressed confidence that Nigeria's 2027 election campaigns will not interfere with the legislative duties of the National Assembly. He stated that the legislative and electioneering responsibilities are distinct assignments that lawmakers can effectively balance. Akpabio emphasized that lawmakers are elected for four-year terms and are expected to serve throughout their mandates.
He assured journalists that the commencement of political campaigns will not disrupt the legislative calendar or hinder the National Assembly's ability to address issues affecting Nigerians. The Senate President explained that lawmakers can organize their political engagements around the hours dedicated to parliamentary business, such as conducting campaigns in the afternoons or evenings while working in the mornings.
Akpabio also noted that members of the National Assembly belong to different political parties, which means campaign schedules may not overlap. He reiterated that the National Assembly will remain focused on enacting laws to address the needs and challenges of the people, ensuring that their constitutional mandate remains uncompromised.
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