Senator Goje Denies rift with Senate President Akpabio

Senator Danjuma Goje clarifies that his exchange with Senate President Akpabio was procedural and not a personal rift

Senator Danjuma Goje, representing Gombe Central, has clarified that there was no rift between him and Senate President Godswill Akpabio following Tuesday’s rowdy session in Abuja. Goje described the incident as a routine parliamentary procedure and said media reports misrepresented his actions.

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Speaking during Wednesday’s plenary, Goje explained that he raised a point of order citing procedural rules, and his intention was not personal.

“My intention in calling that order was not to go against the Senate President personally or to fight him.

The idea is to contribute my quota as an experienced parliamentarian to ensure that the Senate follows the rules.

There is nothing personal against the Senate President or any senator,” he stated.

He urged journalists and social media users to correct the narrative, stressing that the exchange had been exaggerated. “There was no drama.

There was no controversy, and there was no fight. I only raised a normal point of order… everything was sorted out. Please report what really transpired, not somebody’s views,” Goje added.

Senate President Akpabio welcomed the clarification, reinforcing the chamber’s unity. “I hope they will hear that there is no fight in the Senate and that we are all one,” he said.

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The clarification comes a day after proceedings briefly slipped into disorder over the procedural disagreement. Both lawmakers affirmed publicly that the incident was purely procedural and there is no personal conflict.

Ibrahim Onipede