Akpabio Explains Why PDP Senators Walked Out During Amaechi's Confirmation

Senator Godswill Akpabio,the Senate Minority leader, has explained the reason behind the mild drama that played out a couple of days ago when the PDP lawmakers stormed out of the Upper Chamber in protest of Former Rivers governor, Rotimi Amaechi's ministerial confirmation.


The PDP senators had walked out on the exercise but their action was ignored by the Senate president, Bukola Saraki, and APC members who went ahead to confirm Amaechi in their absence.
Akpabio said they walked out because rules were not followed, Daily Sun reports
Speaking to reporters after they walked out, the minority leader said the Senate’s rule is to stay action in any matter in court and since the nomination of Amaechi is a subject of litigation, the Senate should have suspended action until the court resolves the matter.

He noted that their protest was not against Amaechi’s nomination but it was aimed at ensuring that things are done according to due process.
Akpabio added that the PDP was never in support of Amaechi’s confirmation.