Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC-Edo) has denied suggesting that signatures of senators were forged during the suspension process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, insisting his remarks were misinterpreted and taken out of context.
Key Highlights:
- Oshiomhole denies alleging that signatures of senators were forged
- Says comments were misrepresented from a TV interview
- Confirms no senator raised complaint about forged signatures
- Supports Senate spokesperson’s position on suspension process
- Describes Akpoti-Uduaghan suspension issue as already resolved
The former Edo State governor said his comments during an appearance on AIT’s Politics Today were wrongly reported, creating the impression that he accused lawmakers of forgery.
“The insinuation that I said signatures of senators were forged is a complete misrepresentation of what I actually said,” Oshiomhole stated.
He maintained that he agreed with Senate spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu (APC-Ekiti), that no case of forged signatures occurred during the process leading to the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
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According to him, he was never informed by any senator that such an incident took place.
“The only comment I made is that one senator, who is a member of the committee, claimed that attendance signatures of some senators were attached to the final report,” he explained.
Oshiomhole stressed that at no point did he personally allege that signatures of senators were forged, adding that any such interpretation was incorrect and should be disregarded.
He further noted that the issue surrounding the suspension had already been settled within the Senate, with lawmakers moving on from the matter.
The senator said his remarks were made in response to a discussion during the television programme, particularly a claim attributed to Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, describing the situation as “the lowest point of the 10th Senate.”
Oshiomhole added that if the Senate Leader indeed made such a statement, it deserved attention given his reputation for seriousness and responsibility.
He reiterated that no senator had contacted him with claims of forgery and expressed regret over any misunderstanding arising from his comments.
“Finally, I regret if my comments may have caused embarrassment to any senator or the 10th Senate as an institution,” he said.
