The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is facing criticism for his recent remarks concerning the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele.
Akpabio alleged that Emefiele committed numerous economic offenses during his tenure at the apex bank, implicating him in policies that led to economic turmoil.
During a thanksgiving service held by Senator Barinada Mpigi in Koroma, Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State, Akpabio asserted that the Nigerian economy was in disarray upon the Bola Tinubu administration’s arrival, attributing this disorder to actions carried out by Emefiele.
Among the accusations leveled against Emefiele by the Senate President were illegal possession of firearms, unauthorized printing of naira notes, and other actions that purportedly contributed to Nigeria’s economic crisis.
Akpabio sought to reassure Nigerians that the Tinubu government is actively addressing security challenges and striving to improve living standards, urging patience from the populace.
However, Akpabio’s comments elicited strong reactions from some Nigerians, who criticized him for leveling corruption accusations against Emefiele while himself facing similar allegations. Many expressed their discontent on various platforms, highlighting what they perceived as hypocrisy in Akpabio’s stance.
Nigerians Reactions Below:
@brotherbarth wrote: “AKPABIO BLAMES ECONOMIC HARDSHIP ON EMEFIELE
“The same Akpabio of the ‘off your mic’ drama. The same Akpabio that has nothing to show at NDDC.
“The same Akpabio that alongside his colleagues wasted billions on luxury SUVs. The same Akpabio that allowed humongous billions to the National Assembly in the 2024 appropriation.
“The same Akpabio that moves on a long string of absolutely unnecessary convoys except for a display of arrogance.
“The same Akpabio that was rewarded with Senate Presidency for the role he played in bringing Tinubu to Aso Rock that he didn’t win.
The same Akpabio… Let me stop here. I write from the wilderness.”
@SadiqTade wrote: “You served under the last administration. Was Emefiele your boss then?”
@MudiagaEsiekpe wrote: “Don’t worry Akpabio, your own case will be revisited when you leave power. Remember power is transient.”
@Pauly2570 wrote: “Start by refunding all the ones you looted as well as the token sent to your email boxes.
“Then the billion Naira SUV cars should be sold and the money ploughed back into the economy.
“That’s when I can consider taking you seriously. Otherwise, you’re only mocking the people.”
@Gracedup1 wrote: “Akpabio that stole Akwa Ibom blind? This guy was wanted by EFCC until he decamped to APC and smuggled his way to Senate President’s seat.”
@DePatriot wrote: “Can’t blameSen. Akpabio!
“In Sanner Climes, they wld hav long been stoned on the streets.
“The same SP Akpabio coordinated the purchase of hundreds of foreign SUVs & millions of Naira salaries for Legislatures whose only duties are lawmaking & oversight functions, of no gains!”
@hillbrain1313 wrote: “Ian’s akpabio was a member of buhari’s cabinet. What happened to NDDC money Mr akpabio?”
@ai_austin wrote: “Kai these people want to deflect our attention and put everything on Emefiele. You’d be terribly naive to believe this narrative.”
@high_clef wrote: “Na only naija Criminal dey charge another Criminal. God is patient indeed.
