Recent claims circulating on social media that the Nigerian Senate has summoned Ahmed Isah, widely known as the Ordinary President of the Brekete Family, to appear before it by February 27, 2025, have been officially dismissed.
Ahmed Tijani, a media aide in the National Assembly, took to Twitter to refute the allegations, stating, “It’s amazing how you people just sit in your little corner and concoct stories without any basis. The Senate DID NOT AT ANY TIME issue a summons to the said individual. You should desist from pushing this utter misinformation.”
The confusion began earlier this week when a Twitter account claimed that the Senate had summoned Isah following a phone conversation with Senator Natasha Uduaghan from Kogi State. This assertion gained traction after some media outlets reported it, suggesting that the announcement originated from Isah’s official account. The claims were further amplified by a Kaduna politician and the civil rights organization HURIWA, despite the absence of any official summons from the Senate.
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The tension stems from Senator Uduaghan’s purported refusal to comply with Senate Standing Order 6, which regulates seat assignments during debates. While most senators accepted this decision without dissent—particularly in light of recent party defections to the ruling party—Uduaghan’s resistance has created friction within the chamber.
Sources indicate that the misinformation surrounding Ahmed Isah reflects a broader pattern of rumors and “alternative facts” that have emerged in the context of the ongoing discussion about Senate protocols.
As debates over proper procedures and internal management persist, stakeholders are urging Nigerians to verify information before spreading unsubstantiated claims.
In a related development, the South-South Women Congress has condemned what they characterize as the “unruly and disrespectful behavior” of Senator Natasha Uduaghan. In a statement from Warri, the group’s leader, Mrs. Roli Akpomedaye, called for an apology from the senator, emphasizing that adherence to Senate rules is essential and that no lawmaker is above the law.
