Exclusive: Akpabio's Alleged Cash-for-Votes Scandal Sparks Controversy

Serious Allegations Against Senate President Akpabio: Cash Exchange for Political Support

Here’s the deal: a new report is rocking Nigeria's political scene, claiming that Senate President Godswill Akpabio allegedly handed out cash to lawmakers on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The goal? To secure support for President Bola Tinubu’s controversial declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. This story is heating up fast, and it’s got everyone talking.

According to Sahara Reporters, the alleged cash exchange took place at Akpabio’s guest house, located at No. 22, Yedeseram Street, Maitama, Abuja. Imagine this: senators allegedly receiving envelopes stuffed with cash in a private meeting. It sounds like something out of a political thriller, but this is real life.

Breaking Down the Alleged Payments: Who Got What?

Sources close to the matter have revealed some shocking details. Allegedly, 42 senators were given $10,000 each on Wednesday night, while another 45 senators received $5,000 each on Tuesday night. The motive? To influence the approval of the controversial emergency rule in Rivers State. Now, that’s a lot of money changing hands, and it’s raising serious questions about ethics and integrity in Nigerian politics.

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Interestingly, Senator Victor Umeh and Senator Neda Imasuen of the Labour Party were reportedly among the key figures involved in organizing the alleged payouts. According to insiders, they were the only Labour Party senators present at both events on Tuesday and Wednesday nights and participated in collecting the money. It’s like they were at the center of the storm, and now everyone’s eyes are on them.

One of the sources told SaharaReporters, “They were the only Labour Party senators present at both events on Tuesday and Wednesday nights and participated in collecting the money. The venue was the Senate President’s guest house at No. 22 Yedeseram Street, Maitama, where 42 senators were given $10,000 each last Wednesday night, and 45 senators received $5,000 each on Tuesday night, March 18, to pass the controversial Rivers State emergency rule.”

A Strategic Delay: Was Akpabio Trying to Fly Under the Radar?

But wait, there’s more. Sources claim that Akpabio intentionally delayed the debate on the Rivers State emergency rule until 3 p.m. on Wednesday. Why? To ensure that most senators would have already left the chamber, making it easier to push the motion through with a smaller, more compliant group. It’s a move that’s raising eyebrows and sparking debates about transparency and accountability in the legislative process.

One source said, “Wike allegedly provided money for Akpabio as they met yesterday after Tinubu told him to do the groundwork for the State of Emergency. Over $3 million was provided when Wike met Akpabio. Akpabio then invited some senators to Iftar after which he gave them dollars depending on their seniority.”

This story is just the tip of the iceberg, and as more details emerge, it’s clear that the Nigerian political landscape is in for a bumpy ride. Stay tuned for updates as this scandal unfolds and continues to dominate headlines across the nation.