In a lively moment during Senate plenary today, Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North) playfully accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of breaching their mutual “no-hostilities” truce by referencing a past controversy. The light-hearted exchange quickly drew laughter from lawmakers and ended with an apology and renewed commitment to peace.
Raising a point of order, Senator Oshiomhole told the chamber: “I want to report to this house that the Senate President and I, we signed a truce of no more hostilities. And the Senate President breached the truce by reverting to a previous matter... The truce is signed. You should not violate, I will not violate. You are my brother. You are my leader. You are my president.”
Senator Oshiomhole withdrew any further action on the matter while using the opportunity to advocate for the protection of “vertically challenged people in the Senate.”
Senate President Akpabio promptly apologised, affirming: “Sorry, we have a truce. No more hostilities. Agreement is agreement.”
The friendly exchange underscores the strong personal rapport between the two leaders amid their shared dedication to Senate duties and national service.
Senator Oshiomhole continues to focus on his legislative responsibilities as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, championing policies for good governance and national development.