Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: L.Imafidon
Abuja, Nigeria – July 4, 2026 – Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said he no longer watches television because, according to him, his public comments are often misquoted or taken out of context by media platforms.
Akpabio made the remark on Friday, July 3, 2026, during the inauguration of access roads in the Karsana district of Abuja, where he addressed recent controversies surrounding his comments on infrastructure delivery under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Senate President said he became frustrated with repeated instances of what he described as misrepresentation of his statements, insisting that some media reports had inaccurately reflected what he actually said at public events.
He stated that his earlier remarks, which had generated public discussion, were specifically focused on infrastructure projects being executed within the Federal Capital Territory and were not intended as a general commentary on national developments.
According to him, his comments had been wrongly interpreted in some quarters, prompting him to distance himself from television coverage of his speeches and public appearances.
Akpabio said he had specifically referred to the number of projects being commissioned in Abuja under coordinated efforts involving the Federal Government and the FCT Administration led by Minister Nyesom Wike, stressing that his comments were meant to highlight the scale of ongoing infrastructure delivery in the capital.
He further explained that he had referenced the commissioning of multiple projects within a short period, which he described as unusual compared to previous administrations, but insisted that his remarks were limited to the Federal Capital Territory.
The Senate President maintained that he stood by his statement, adding that he had not been misinformed about the level of infrastructure development currently ongoing in Abuja.
He also said he had discussed with Minister Nyesom Wike the possibility of additional projects being completed and commissioned before the next election cycle, describing the pace of work in the capital as significant.
Akpabio extended his comments to broader national infrastructure development, stating that major projects were ongoing across the country under the Tinubu administration, including road construction, energy-related infrastructure and agricultural initiatives.
He cited developments across different regions, saying that infrastructure projects were being implemented from the south-western corridor through to the northern parts of the country, with the aim of boosting economic activity and improving connectivity.
The Senate President also referenced the completion of long-abandoned federal projects, including a building at the headquarters of the Nigeria Revenue Service, formerly the Federal Inland Revenue Service, which he said had remained unfinished for decades before being completed under the current administration.
He commended what he described as renewed attention to legacy infrastructure projects, arguing that completion of such projects demonstrated continuity in governance and improved efficiency in public works delivery.
Akpabio further noted that communities in satellite towns within the Federal Capital Territory were beginning to experience improved infrastructure access, pointing to ongoing road projects in previously underserved areas such as Karsana.
He described the transformation of the area as an example of how infrastructure development was extending beyond central Abuja into surrounding communities, improving connectivity and local economic activity.
The Senate President also said it was easier for critics to comment on national affairs from a distance without acknowledging the scale of ongoing development projects across the country.
His remarks come amid continued public debate over infrastructure delivery, government communication and political messaging under the current administration.
Government officials have consistently highlighted infrastructure development as a key achievement of the administration, while critics have raised concerns over economic challenges, project prioritisation and transparency in execution.
Akpabio’s comments are likely to add to ongoing discussions around political communication and media interpretation of statements made by senior public officials.
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