Senator Ireti Kingibe walked out of the Senate chamber after a disagreement with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over a motion regarding the demolition of Paul OSA Ogbeboh Estate. Akpabio refused to allow the motion, citing procedural rules, leading to Kingibe’s protest exit from the chamber.
Senator Ireti Kingibe walked out of the Senate chamber on Thursday following a disagreement with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The tension arose when Kingibe sought to bring up a motion regarding the demolition of Paul OSA Ogbeboh Estate in Abuja. She argued that the issue was urgent and needed immediate attention. However, Akpabio dismissed her request, pointing out that the motion was not listed on the day’s agenda, and discussions were already focused on other matters.
Despite her insistence that the issue was of national importance, Akpabio stood firm on the Senate's procedural rules, which prevent the introduction of unlisted motions during a session. Frustrated with the response, Kingibe chose to leave the chamber in protest.
The controversy over the demolition of the estate in Abuja has sparked debates, with some individuals alleging land grabbing by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). In response, Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, challenged those spreading rumors about the land to provide legitimate proof of ownership. The disagreement in the Senate highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding land issues in the capital, which continue to stir public interest and concern.
