2027: 'Slap on Nigerians' - Epelle kicks against motion to return Akpabio as Senate President
Political commentator, Jake Epelle has reminded Senate President Godswill Akpabio that the Senate presidency is not a hereditary throne. He urged Akpabio and his team to understand that the Senate is not a monarchy, adding that the former Akwa Ibom State governor and those who listened to him were violating the Constitution and slapping Nigerians […] 2027: 'Slap on Nigerians' - Epelle kicks…
Nigerian political commentator Jake Epelle has criticized the Senate for considering a motion to re-elect Senator Akpabio as Senate President. Epelle argued that the Senate presidency is not a hereditary position and that electing the president should be done through an election, rather than a motion. He warned that allowing the Senate to act as though the presidency is a hereditary position is a violation of the Constitution and a slap in the face to Nigerians.
Epelle urged Akpabio and his team to understand that the Senate is not a monarchy, and that the position is electable based on the Constitution's provisions.
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