Senator Danjuma Goje, representing Gombe Central, has emphasized that there was no gap between him and Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s boisterous session, describing the episode as a standard parliamentary practice.
Goje made the clarification during Wednesday’s plenary, a day after he challenged Akpabio over what he called a “unparliamentary act” during proceedings.
The senator said that several media outlets misrepresented his actions and filed a point of order citing procedural restrictions.
Goje stated, “I didn’t intend to fight the Senate President or go against him personally when I called that order.” “The idea is to contribute my quota as an experienced parliamentarian to ensure that the Senate follows the rules. There is nothing personal toward the Senate President or any senator.”
He emphasized that the exchange had been overstated and requested reporters and social media users to rectify the story.
“There was no drama. Neither a dispute nor a fight occurred. I merely raised a routine point of order… all was sorted out. Please report what really occured, not somebody’s views,” he added.
Goje maintained his position firmly, stressing once more, “We didn’t fight yesterday. It was not a fight.”
In his reply, Senate President Akpabio reiterated the demand for truthful reporting while praising the clarification.
“I hope they will hear that there is no fight in the Senate and that we are all one,” he said, underlining that the chamber is unified.
Barely a day had passed since the chamber momentarily descended into chaos due to the procedural dispute when the explanation was made. Both politicians have now declared publicly that there was no fight and that the situation was simply procedural.
