By Sabiu Abdullahi Former Senator Elisha Abbo, who represented Adamawa North in the Senate, has come to the defense of Nigerian lawmakers’ earnings, stating that their monthly take-home pay is not as substantial as it seems. Abbo’s comments come amid widespread criticism of the large salaries and allowances of national assembly members.
By Sabiu Abdullahi Amos Yohanna of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been sworn in as the new senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, succeeding Elisha Abbo. This development comes after the Court of Appeal in Abuja nullified Abbo’s victory, citing non-compliance with the Electoral Act. Amos Yohanna, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party
Elisha Abbo, the former senator from Adamawa-North under the All Progressives Congress, has apologized to Senate President Godswill Akpabio for his previous accusations. Abbo had accused Akpabio of plotting to have him removed by the Court of Appeal, but he retracted his statement during an interview on Arise TV’s “News Night” show on Tuesday, October
By Sabiu Abdullahi Senate President Godswill Akpabio has vehemently denied any involvement in the removal of Adamawa North Senator, Elisha Abbo, by the Court of Appeal. Contrary to Abbo’s accusations, Akpabio has stated that he has no reason to witch-hunt his fellow lawmaker. Elisha Abbo, who was recently sacked by the Appeal Court, had accused
By Sabiu Abdullahi Senator Elisha Abbo, recently ousted by the Court of Appeal, has alleged a conspiracy orchestrated by Senate President Godswill Akpabio to facilitate his removal. Speaking at his Abuja residence on Monday, Abbo claimed that Akpabio was behind the court’s decision to nullify his election to the Senate. The embattled Adamawa senator asserted
By Sabiu Abdullahi The Court of Appeal in Abuja has nullified the election of Ishaku Abbo, the incumbent lawmaker representing Adamawa North Senatorial District in the National Assembly. The ruling, delivered on Monday, saw the court void Abbo’s election, favouring Amos Yohanna of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr. Abbo, a member of the All