He emphasised that when Senator Musa was called upon during the session, a point of order was raised by Senator Abdul Ningi, necessitating immediate procedural attention as per Senate rules.
By Saidu Idris
365Daily — Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed circulating reports suggesting that Senator Mohammed Sani Musa was embarrassed during a recent Senate plenary session over his inability to define the term “harmonised.”
In a statement released on Friday, May 30, 2025, titled “Clarification on Misleading Reports Regarding Senate Proceedings,” Akpabio clarified that no such incident occurred.
He emphasised that when Senator Musa was called upon during the session, a point of order was raised by Senator Abdul Ningi, necessitating immediate procedural attention as per Senate rules.
The session proceeded without any breach of decorum, he added.
Akpabio also highlighted Senator Musa’s significant contributions to legislative processes, particularly his role as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance and the Conference Committee that successfully harmonised the Tax Reform Bills. These efforts, he stressed, have been widely commended by both chambers and stakeholders.
The Senate President urged media outlets to uphold responsible journalism standards, ensuring that their coverage is grounded in fact rather than sensationalism. He reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to operating on principles of respect, order, and integrity.