Senate President Godswill Akpabio says he gets excited when members of the opposition express anger over laws passed by the Senate.
Senator Akpabio spoke on Saturday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, during a reception for the first lady Oluremi Tinubu.
He said criticism from the opposition shows to him that the Senate has taken the right decision.
“Each time we make a law and the opposition frowns, I get excited that I’ve made the right law,” he said.
Akpabio also reacted to comments by some opposition figures about boycotting the 2027 presidential election.
“Yesterday I saw one man shouting on TV because of the amended electoral act, saying we’re likely to boycott elections. My response was tell the truth, you’re boycotting the elections because you’re not ready. If you are ready you won’t boycott,” he said.
He said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) had started political consultations ahead of the 2027 election.
Akpabio also spoke about a bill under consideration in the National Assembly aimed at increasing the participation of women in parliament.
“The bill we’re considering to give space to more women in the National Assembly is still on. I pray the 10th Assembly succeeds with the bill in bringing more women to the parliament,” he said.
The event was held during a visit by the first lady to unveil a senior citizens centre named after her in Akwa Ibom State.
Governor Umo Eno said the state government would send a bill to the state house of assembly to provide support for elderly citizens.
In her remarks, Mrs. Tinubu thanked the people of the state for the reception and said the visit also marked the celebration of International Women’s Day.
