Akpabio speaks on Senate proposing new aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied a report suggesting that the 10th Senate is advocating for the Federal Government to purchase new aircraft for the President and Vice President.

While addressing journalists in Maiduguri, following a condolence visit to Senator Tahir Monguno after the passing of his father, Akpabio stated that the report is entirely false.

A recent media report claimed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio stated that the Senate would authorize the purchase of new aircraft for the President and Vice President, despite widespread concerns about hunger and economic hardship faced by many Nigerians.

The Senate President dismissed the report as a work of propagandists and fifth columnists, and reiterated that the Senate’s priority is to deliver legislation that aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, not to pursue unnecessary luxuries.

Akpabio, who praised the current security situation in Borno State, encouraged Nigerians to keep praying for the success of the administration.

The Chairman of the National Assembly noted that, “I want to dispell the rumour that you are hearing that the Senate President said he will buy a new plane for the President and his Vice, irrespective of the fact that Nigerians are hungry or whatever.

“I never said that. I was actually in Zanzibar, Tanzania, It is the handiwork of propagandists and fifth columnists, who never see anything good in what we are doing. Be rest assured, pray for the government, have patience and be assured that the combination of Tinubu and Shettima will bring wealth and prosperity to all.

“I am happy to see that peace has returned to Borno, as a result of the hardwork of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. I want to tell the good of people of Borno to continue to support the administration.”