A dramatic scene unfolded in the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday evening, as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele engaged in a shouting match that nearly turned physical, reports SaharaReporters.
The altercation occurred during a closed-door executive session convened to discuss whether the Senate should adjourn this week or next for its annual two-month recess. Sources, according to SaharaReporters, revealed that internal disagreements over the timing exposed deep cracks within the Senate’s leadership.
Senator Ali Ndume reportedly sparked the tension when he criticized the leadership for failing to hold a pre-session meeting to unify their stance. “This is not how things should be done,” he reportedly said, urging more coordination.
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Ndume’s remarks seemed to unleash pent-up frustrations. In a bold move, Senate Leader Bamidele openly criticized Akpabio’s leadership, reportedly saying, “I am frustrated working under Senate President Akpabio. He doesn’t consult, he doesn’t call leadership meetings. He is autocratic. I am even considering resigning.”
Akpabio, visibly angered, shot back, “Senator Opeyemi should sit down! He cannot speak while I’m speaking. I’m in charge here. I’ve served as Commissioner, two-term Governor, Senate Minority Leader, and a powerful Minister. I know the Senate rules more than you.”
The heated exchange escalated to the point where both men appeared ready to physically confront each other, but other senators quickly stepped in to calm the situation.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time reports of tension between the two have surfaced. In November 2024, similar claims of a clash were dismissed by Bamidele’s office as fake news intended to damage the Senate’s image. The Senate Leader’s media team had emphasized his longstanding record of nonviolence throughout his political career.
