says current economic crisis not a matter of jest
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has expressed high hopes that the newly appointed officials and ministerial nominees by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will promptly address the challenges of Nigerians and bring ease to the current hardship and pains experienced by Nigerians.
In a statement rebutting “Let The People Breathe” made during Plenary on 26th July 2023 by Senator Akintunde Abiodun while speaking on the motion to halt the planned electricity tariff hike, the Senate President deeply empathised with Nigerians saying he has never considered the current economic crisis in the country as a matter of jest.
According to Akapbio in a statement issued by his Media office, “We are deeply concerned about the negative tilting of a very harmless statement about his deep concern and that of the Senate on the plight of the ordinary Nigerians as a result of the prevailing economic situation in the country.”
“We want to assure the general public that all matters discussed during Senate sessions are of utmost importance and are treated with great seriousness by the President of the Senate and his Distinguished colleagues.
“It is crucial to clarify that the intentions of the mover of the motion and the comments of the President of the Senate were never to make light of the hardships, suffering and economic challenges faced by Nigerians at this critical juncture.
“The purpose of the proposal was to firmly reject any plan of increasing electricity tariffs for Nigerians, considering the ongoing economic challenges that Nigerians are faced with.”
“The primary focus of the current National Assembly under the Chairmanship of Senator Akpabio is on the implementation of effective and well-structured policies that truly benefit the people. He has repeatedly assured Nigerians that the current Senate will work for all Nigerians.”
“His unwavering commitment lies in serving the best interests of the Nigerian people with the release of the ministerial list and the subsequent screening and swearing-in of the ministers,” He said.
