Akpabio Aide Denies Involvement in Forged Document Alleging Corruption in National Assembly

An aide to Senator Akpabio, Jibril Lawal Tafida, has denied involvement in a forged document circulating on social media accusing the National Assembly of corruption. The document, dated November 22, 2025, claimed that the Senate President abandoned Tafida during a personal loss.

Tafida dismissed the document as fabricated, emphasizing his respect for the Senate President and condemning the attempt to tarnish his image. The aide labeled the situation as a deliberate effort to weaponize his name and cause disaffection within the Senate leadership.