Former Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of managing the Nigerian Senate as a personal empire, claiming senators are subservient to him. Speaking on Arise News, Abbo alleged that Akpabio orchestrated the removal of lawmakers who opposed him, including himself.
Abbo recalled rejecting Akpabio's request for support during his Senate President bid, stating he was already backing another candidate. He also revealed that Akpabio offered financial inducements to senators, which he refused.
The former senator accused Akpabio of vindictively denying him his vehicle after his removal and sidelining Senator Ali Ndume for challenging Senate leadership. He criticized Akpabio for rewriting Senate rules to allow first-term senators to take leadership positions, further consolidating his control.
Abbo concluded by condemning Akpabio’s leadership style, claiming, "Senators serve him tea at his house," and reaffirming his defense of the Senate’s integrity, separate from its leadership.
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