Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has firmly dismissed rumours claiming that he facilitated the disbursement of $15,000 in bribes to senators in exchange for their support of the state of emergency proclamation in Rivers State.
He described the accusations as part of a baseless hate campaign targeted at him.
The rumours, which gained traction on social media, alleged that Akpabio facilitated the disbursement of the bribes during a fast-breaking event at his Maitama residence, where senators were present.
Naija News reports that the Senate President was accused of distributing $5,000 on Tuesday and $10,000 on Wednesday, the eve of the vote on the proclamation of the state of emergency.
However, Akpabio, speaking through his Special Adviser on Media, Eseme Eyiboh, vehemently denied these claims, stating that they were false and part of a malicious campaign aimed at tarnishing his reputation.
“I am aware and it is true that since Senator Godswill Akpabio…
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