“If Akpabio Is The Problem, Impeach Him” – Aisha Yesufu tells Senators
Frontline activist, Aisha Yesufu, has called on the Senate to impeach its President, Godswill Akpabio, accusing lawmakers of playing double standards while failing to protect the democratic rights of Nigerians. Yesufu charged senators to stop portraying Akpabio as the sole problem, insisting that they are either active or passive participants in actions that disenfranchise citizens. She made the remarks while stressing that senators possess the constitutional powers to ensure the passage of a law mandating real-time electronic transmission of election results. In a post shared on X, Yesufu wrote:“Dear Senators, stop playing bad cop, good cop with us. None of you is blameless. “You are either active or passive participants to disenfranchise the Nigerian people and subvert their power to choose who governs them.” The activist criticised lawmakers for what she described as empty rhetoric, urging them to channel their efforts into legislative action rather than media engagements. “You all are supposed to be the voices of the people. Instead of press conferences, Twitter spaces and media appearances, go to the Red Chambers and fight for the soul of Nigeria!” she said. Yesufu further reminded the senators of their constitutional authority, noting that they have previously exercised decisive legislative powers. “You have the constitutional power and authority to ensure that real-time electronic transmission of election is passed into law. You did with the state of emergency in Rivers State,” she stated. She concluded by insisting that lawmakers stop deflecting responsibility to the Senate President alone. “Stop telling us Akpabio is the problem! You all have the power to impeach Akpabio. DO IT,” Yesufu added.