Faulty Microphones" Saga: Senate President Akpabio Threatens to Sue National Assembly Management

Abuja, Nigeria— Senate President Godswill Akpabio is not smiling over the poor sound system at the National Assembly. 

The former Akwa Ibom governor has threatened to take legal action against the National Assembly management if urgent steps are not taken to fix the *faulty microphones and sound system* in the Senate chambers.

During a plenary session last week, proceedings were repeatedly disrupted by echo, feedback, and microphones cutting out. Senators were seen struggling to be heard, and live broadcasts were affected.

Akpabio reportedly halted proceedings at some point to complain directly to the Clerk and management staff present. 

According to sources in the chamber, the Senate President said:  

_"If the management cannot provide a working sound system for the Senate to carry out its constitutional duties, then I will have no choice but to sue the National Assembly management for negligence."

Why It Matters.

1. Legislative Business: The Senate says the faulty equipment is delaying debates, motions, and public hearings.  

2. Public Trust: Live sessions streamed to millions of Nigerians were inaudible, raising concerns about transparency.  

3. Budget Questions: Lawmakers are asking how billions allocated for National Assembly renovation and maintenance were spent if basic equipment like microphones still don’t work.

National Assembly Management Responds

The management has promised "immediate intervention" and said technicians have been contracted to audit and replace the entire sound system. 

They blamed the problem on "aging equipment" and "incomplete renovation works" that started in the previous administration.

Reactions Online.

The story has gone viral with Nigerians mocking the situation:

- _"They approve billions but cannot buy microphones"_ 

- _"Even church choir has better sound than National Assembly"_ 

- _"Sue them, Mr. Senate President!"_

Others are defending Akpabio, saying lawmakers deserve proper working tools to represent the people.

Akpabio has given the management a deadline to fix the issue before the next major bill reading. If not, sources say he’s ready to follow through with legal action.

For now, technicians are working overnight to test all microphones ahead of plenary this week.