Senate President Godswill Akpabio has instructed ministerial nominee Kingsley Udeh (SAN) not to respond to questions relating to recent comments made by former U.S. President Donald Trump about Nigeria.

Akpabio stressed that the Senate should await official guidance from the executive branch before addressing such foreign statements, noting that independent responses could affect diplomatic relations. He warned against misrepresenting the legislature’s position on international matters.

The directive comes amid widespread media attention and public debate over Trump’s remarks, with Akpabio emphasizing the need for caution and adherence to protocol in handling sensitive diplomatic issues.