Akpabio Petitions DSS Over Alleged Anti-North Statement
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the alleged fabrication and circulation of a statement purportedly attributed
Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Nigerian Senate, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate a fabricated statement allegedly attributed to him. The petition, signed by his Chief of Staff, Chinedu Akubueze, alleges that the statement could incite regional tensions and deepen political strife ahead of the 2027 general election.
The statement in question purportedly claimed, "Northerners, you will be the ones to suffer the most, if you allow Tinubu to lose the election." However, Akpabio's office denies the statement's authenticity, emphasizing there is no evidence to support its creation or distribution. There was no identifiable date, venue, or any verifiable source linking the Senate President to the statement.
The petition alleges that the graphic used to spread the statement bore Akpabio's photograph and designation but had no identifiable publisher's mark or credible news report to authenticate it. The alleged objective of the statement's circulation was to deceive the public, provoke resentment against Akpabio, and portray him as threatening northern Nigerians.
The DSS is requested to establish the graphic's origin, identify those responsible, and investigate the network involved in its circulation.
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