Senate President Godswill Akpabio says he will sue the contractor that renovated Nigeria’s National Assembly after persistent technical problems with microphones affect proceedings in both chambers. Speaking during plenary on Wednesday, Akpabio warned that the Senate leadership is taking steps and documenting recurring faults, after senators repeatedly struggle with malfunctioning microphones when making contributions to debates. Multiple outlets report that Akpabio links the issue to the same contractor that worked on the House of Representatives and the Senate complexes. He also described the situation as embarrassing, citing setbacks around events such as the opening of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week and the House of Representatives’ week activities. Beyond microphone failures, at least one account notes broader audio and operational issues reported since the refurbished chambers reopened in April 2024, including poor audio quality and an inoperative electronic voting system, leading lawmakers to use manual procedures for certain constitutional amendment-related debates. Akpabio’s comments focus on potential legal action if the faults continue, with the Senate leadership preparing for possible measures against the contractor.