Senate Reverses Controversial Rule Changes as Oshiomhole Attacks Akpabio

The Senate on Thursday reversed controversial amendments to its Standing Orders 2026 after lawmakers raised concerns that some provisions conflicted with the 1999 Constitution.

The decision followed criticism over the amendments, which had sparked heated exchanges in the upper chamber amid growing interest by governors and political heavyweights eyeing Senate leadership positions ahead of 2027.

Senate Leader, , who moved the motion for rescission, said a fresh legislative review showed that parts of the amended rules could conflict with Section 52 of the Constitution.

Deputy Senate President, , who presided over plenary, said the move was necessary to align the Senate rules with constitutional provisions.

However, Senator faulted the process that led to the amendments, accusing the Senate of rushing the changes to satisfy vested interests. He also renewed calls for Senate President to resign.

Oshiomhole’s comments triggered another round of exchanges on the floor before Bamidele insisted that any objection to earlier decisions should have been brought through a substantive motion.