South-South Solidarity Group (SSSG) leaders in ABUJA showered praise on Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Senate, for his unswerving leadership during the first 100 days of the 10th Senate.
The accolade was officially conveyed through a statement signed by Engr Benjamin Ogede, who serves as SSSG’s Patron, and Comr Peter Ilefa, the Convener of the group.
The sociopolitical movement in the South-South region maintains that Senator Akpabio’s leadership in the Senate, in conjunction with the National Assembly, is firmly committed to delivering uninterrupted democratic dividends to the Nigerian people.
The statement reads in part, ‘Senator God’swill Obot Akpabio, through his track record, has to his credit, great accomplishments in his years of service, especially in the executive arm of government, where he recorded huge successes as state governor, and federal minister as well.’
‘He is a profound rewarder and an achiever that deserves unlimited commendations, rather than a call to halt his leadership of the Senate at a time of dire need for national integration.’
‘South-South Solidarity Group felicitates Senator Akpabio’s unwavering leadership of the 10th Senate, as he marks 100 days in office.’
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However, the group issued a plea to senators, urging them to place the nation’s welfare as their foremost concern, despite certain members calling for the removal of Senator Akpabio from the role of Senate President.
‘We sue for peace and understanding amongst the membership of the red chamber, while assuring the distinguished senators of Senator God’swill Akpabio’s leadership and tenacity.’
‘We believe in his leadership style and that has become the hallmark of great representation among the people of the South-South geopolitical region.’
Lastly, the South-South Solidarity Group expressed its willingness to embrace dissenting voices as a gesture of unity and understanding.
The group urged senators who are inciting divisions, potentially jeopardizing the progress led by Senator Akpabio, to instead accept the outstretched hand of reconciliation and camaraderie from the current leader. This gesture, they believe, will guide the 10th Senate to a fruitful legislative term until 2027.
‘We therefore urge them to integrate with the agenda that seeks to bring legislative successes to the red chamber, and expunge divisiveness which will rather bedevil the extant harmonious working relationship in the chamber’, it added.