Former Senate President Ahmad Lawan has refuted claims that he defended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in her allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
He clarified that his remarks during the Senate plenary on March 6, 2025, were not in support of any individual but focused strictly on legislative procedures.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by his media adviser, Ezrel Tabiowo, Lawan explained that he only cautioned the Senate about the potential risks of adopting the recommendation from the Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions.
The committee had advised withdrawing Akpoti-Uduaghan’s security aides, a move he believed could set a dangerous precedent that might be exploited against lawmakers in the future.
Lawan dismissed reports suggesting he backed Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling them false and misleading.
He emphasized that his stance was solely about ensuring due process and fairness in legislative decisions, not about taking sides in any dispute.
Although his proposed amendment to the committee’s report was rejected by other senators, Lawan maintained that his intervention was based on principle.
He urged the public and media to disregard any misinterpretations, reaffirming his commitment to upholding the credibility and stability of the National Assembly.