Akpabio Urges Nigerians to Understand Laws Before Criticism

On Tuesday, Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Nigerian Senate, called on Nigerians to familiarize themselves with legislative processes before criticizing lawmakers. Speaking at the 2026 Open Week in Abuja, Akpabio emphasized the role of the parliament in supporting national reforms and noted that misunderstandings often arise from a lack of knowledge about the legislative process.

He encouraged citizens to engage directly with lawmakers and to challenge them after reading the laws. Akpabio defended recent economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu's administration, asserting that the country is becoming less dependent on crude oil revenues.

He also commended security agencies for their efforts in rescuing abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State. Tajudeen Abba, Speaker of the House of Representatives, presented the third-year legislative scorecard, revealing that the House received 2,747 bills and passed 363, with 72 receiving presidential assent.

Abba assured that proposed legislation would undergo extensive public scrutiny before passage.