Joy Yesufu, Abuja
The leadership of the 10th Senate has once again adjusted its legislative calendar, shifting the resumption of plenary from September 23 to October 7, 2025.
The development was communicated through an internal memo signed by the Chief of Staff to the Senate President, Chinedu Akubueze, and circulated to lawmakers on Monday.
The extension, which lengthens the chamber’s annual recess by two additional weeks, has sparked quiet unease within the National Assembly.
No official reason was given in the memo.
In the memo, titled “Notice of Shift in Plenary Resumption Date”, Akubueze apologised for the short notice. It read in part:
“This is to respectfully inform Distinguished Senators that the resumption of plenary sitting of the Senate, earlier scheduled for Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025, has been shifted to Tuesday, 7th October, 2025.
“Any inconvenience this short notice may cause is deeply regretted. Distinguished Senators are kindly invited to note the postponement and adjust their schedules accordingly.”
The Senate had adjourned on July 24 for its annual recess. At the time, Senate President Godswill Akpabio justified the break as an act of “chamber reciprocity,” mirroring the recess already taken by the House of Representatives.
With the new adjustment, critical debates and pending motions—particularly oversight inquiries into government spending and outstanding executive appointments—will remain on hold until plenary resumes.
