Akpabio Threatens Legal Action Against Contractor Over Faulty National Assembly Microphones

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has threatened to take legal action against the contractor responsible for the renovation of the National Assembly complex over persistent faults affecting microphones used during legislative proceedings.

Akpabio expressed dissatisfaction with the recurring technical issues, warning that the contractor would be held accountable if the problems continued despite the completion of renovation works.

The Senate President made the remarks during plenary after lawmakers experienced difficulties with the sound system, particularly faulty microphones that disrupted contributions from senators during proceedings.

He questioned why the communication equipment installed as part of the renovation project continued to experience failures despite the resources committed to upgrading the National Assembly facilities.

Akpabio said the Senate would not overlook the situation and would explore legal options against the contractor if it was established that the installed equipment failed to meet the required standards.

He directed relevant officials to investigate the cause of the repeated microphone failures and ensure that those responsible for delivering substandard work were held accountable.

The Senate President stressed that the National Assembly, as the country’s highest legislative institution, deserved facilities that function effectively and support lawmakers in carrying out their constitutional duties.

The renovation of the National Assembly complex has attracted public attention in recent years, with questions raised over the quality of work, cost and maintenance of facilities within the complex.

Akpabio maintained that contractors handling public projects must deliver value for money and ensure that taxpayers’ resources are not wasted on facilities that fail to perform as expected.

He added that the Senate would take necessary steps to protect public interest and ensure that contractors meet their obligations under agreements signed with the government.

The Senate President’s threat comes amid renewed concerns over the reliability of equipment and infrastructure at the legislative complex, with lawmakers demanding improved standards for the smooth running of parliamentary activities.

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