Aniekan Bassey
An influential Nigerian politician and member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) representing Akwa Ibom, Aniekan Bassey is known for sponsoring motions in the Senate to address pressing regional issues, including the recent motion regarding Cameroon's alleged encroachment on Nigerian maritime territories.
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Senator Aniekan Bassey condemned the protest, describing it as 'deeply disturbing and contrary to the spirit of African brotherhood.'
'We are not criminals': Nigeria condemns anti-Nigerian protest in Ghana, call for calm and unity
Ghana· 2025-07-30
Senator Aniekan Bassey has been named the new Chairman of the Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations.
Senate Names Bassey New Committee Chairman
Nigeria· 2025-07-11
Aniekan Bassey replaced Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations.
Senate Reshuffle: Akpabio Removes Akpoti-UduaghanNigeria· 2025-07-11Senator Aniekan Bassey is among the lawmakers who have decided to join the APC.
Tinubu's APC Gains 12 Senators, RepsNigeria· 2025-06-10
Senator Aniekan Bassey presented the motion for the committee’s formation to investigate Cameroon’s encroachment.
N’Assembly probes Cameroon’s alleged encroachment on Nigerian islandsNigeria· 2025-03-19
Aniekan Bassey sponsored a motion regarding the alleged annexation of maritime territories by Cameroon.
Senate to probe Cameroon's encroachment on Akwa Ibom islands, oil wellsNigeria· 2025-03-18
