“All senators received N2 million. And I am making this comment with a heavy heart, because he (Akpabio) is the cause of this controversy.
“He created an impression as if we were given some special or huge amounts of money. What’s the big deal if I receive N2 million allowance in my capacity as a senator?
“He made a very wrong statement, and I warned him immediately that his comments were unbecoming of an elder.
“In fact, we are even planning to take drastic action against him if he continues making unguarded statements and acting as if we are kids,” Akpabio added.
Also speaking, the senator representing Kano South district, Kawu Sumaila, confirmed the receipt of N2 million.
He, however, called for transparency in the budget spending of the National Assembly, saying that would allow the lawmaker to perform their oversight functions optimally.
According to Sumaila, the Senate president’s comments were on a sensitive issue that has been bordering Nigerians.
“He sent N2 million to our accounts. Now, I want him to come out publicly and explain to Nigerians what the money is about.
