The Office of the President of the Senate has strongly refuted a viral video in which one Garus Gololo allegedly accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of making divisive political remarks ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a press release signed by Malam Jibril Lawal Tafida, Special Adviser on Diaspora and NGOs, the office described the allegation as completely false, malicious, and deliberately intended to mislead the public and incite tension.
False and Misleading Claims
According to the statement, Gololo claimed that the Senate President said Northerners must vote for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu or face expulsion from the country. The office firmly denied that any such statement was made, insisting the claim has no basis in fact. It urged the public to disregard the video and called on security agencies to investigate and arrest Garus Gololo, demanding that he provide evidence to support his assertions and clarify where and when the alleged statement was made.
Condemnation of Insulting Language
The release also condemned Gololo's alleged use of insulting language against the Senate President, describing it as disrespectful to the office of the number three citizen of the country and inconsistent with acceptable civic conduct. It accused him of a recurring pattern of attacking the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Tinubu for political motives, urging him to desist from what it termed provocative and divisive rhetoric.
Call for National Unity
The statement called on Nigerians, particularly stakeholders in the North, to reject what it described as misleading and inflammatory narratives capable of undermining national unity. The office reaffirmed its commitment to responsible communication and cautioned against the spread of unverified political claims on social media. It emphasized that the Senate President remains focused on legislative duties and national cohesion, and will not be distracted by baseless allegations.
