Akpabio: 10th National Assembly Not a Rubber Stamp

Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, declared on Tuesday during the opening of the 2026 National Assembly week in Abuja that the 10th National Assembly is not a rubber stamp for the executive branch. He insisted that the legislature's cordial relationship with President Bola Tinubu's administration reflects constitutional responsibilities rather than a surrender of independence.

Akpabio highlighted that the assembly aims to maintain a balance in supporting government policies while exercising effective oversight. He noted that the 10th National Assembly has passed over 100 bills within its first three years, marking it as one of the strongest legislative achievements in Nigeria's return to democratic rule.

Akpabio listed significant accomplishments, including laws to strengthen the fight against terrorism, reforms to modernize Nigeria's tax system, and the establishment of a regional development commission. He urged Nigerians to engage actively in the legislative process, emphasizing that democracy thrives when citizens understand and participate in governance.