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By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has commended the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate Matters, Sen. Basheer Lado, for ensuring that there have been no leaks of presidential communications to the Senate since he assumed office.
Speaking during a visit to Lado’s office in Abuja on Thursday, Akpabio emphasised the importance of maintaining confidentiality in government affairs.
“Let me put on record that since Senator Lado’s assumption of office as Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on National Assembly (Senate Matters), we have not had a single leakage of private communication between the presidency and the Senate,” Akpabio said.
He stressed that the unauthorised release of sensitive information could undermine national security, saying, “We have not had a single incidence of leakage. In government, there is the right to know, but when government business is conducted through newspapers and social media leakages, it negatively affects national security.”
Akpabio praised Lado’s efficiency in strengthening executive-legislative relations, describing his performance in office as unprecedented.
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“Your performance in office over the last eight months has been remarkable, transforming the office and making the synergy between the executive and legislature more robust and rewarding for the good of all,” he said.
He further commended the presidential aide’s role in tracking legislative processes and ensuring seamless communication between both arms of government.
“You are no doubt a man of excellence, a man of style who stepped into an office and transformed it for better results, as seen in the way you keep track of all the bills passed by us and those assented to by the President,” Akpabio added.
On the 2027 general elections, Akpabio expressed confidence in the All Progressives Congress (APC) retaining Kano State, citing the influence of key political figures, including Lado.
Responding, Senator Lado appreciated Akpabio’s leadership and support for President Tinubu, describing his visit as a testament to the strong relationship between the Executive and the Legislature.
“Your presence here symbolizes the harmony between the two arms of government and the power of unity in governance,” Lado said.
He also praised Akpabio’s unwavering support for Tinubu’s administration, highlighting his role in advancing the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda through legislative action.
