Akpabio in a sentence

Usenobong Akpabio, averred that Godswill Akpabio is a transformational minded leader who has left remarkable imprints on every office he has occupied and charged Nigerians to rally round him to do same in the Senate and Nigeria.

On how the party coped in the wake of Akpabio's departure, Ememobong, a legal practitioner, said: "Chief Akpabio was a great beneficiary of the party's benevolence, and the party was disappointed and pained at his defection.

The rationale for the revolt against Akpabio by members of his political clan notably Emmanuel Enoidem, Bassey Albert, Onofiok Luke, Prince Akpabio, Iniobong Ekong and many others, is traceable to his plot to dethrone Udom Emmanuel.

Etiebet, who introduced former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, to other members of the party, described Akpabio as an influential politician who defected from the PDP into the APC, to work to change the politics of the state.

Speaking at an ongoing rally in Ikot Ekpene to welcome Akpabio to the APC, Lawan who represents Yobe north constituency, likened the capture of Akpabio to the loss of the 14 senators who dumped APC for the PDP.

Adaramodu’s clarification came hours after the Special Adviser to the Senate President on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, denied the alleged plot against Akpabio.

Akpabio, a former minister of Niger Delta affairs, was the preferred candidate of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the contest.

Akpabio also said that the attainment of the position of deputy speaker by Kalu had set a progressive trajectory for his political career, which would foster unity, progress and development within the region.

Akpabio described the event as a significant one, adding that it marked important moment in ongoing efforts to bridge digital divide in Africa.

Akpabio had appealed the judgment of the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court.

Akpabio had commented on Wednesday during plenary but withdrew his word and described it as a prayer.

Akpabio made the announcement at a media parley with Senate Press Corps in Abuja at the weekend.

Akpabio pointed out that in Nigeria's 24th year of democracy, former senators had assumed the roles of President and Vice President.

Akpabio resigned in 2022 when he bought the APC presidential ticket but he would later step down for former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu.

Akpabio who happens to be the former governor of her state of origin, Akwa Ibom State, was seen having a taste of Hilda’s meal in a video alongside Saliu Mustapha and other Senators.

Akpabio who thanked the sponsor of the motion, urged the committee to do a holistic investigation in the interest of the nation, said even if it means tinkering with the 2022 Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) they will do that to restore sanity.

Applauding the leadership style of Senator Godswill Akpabio, he explained that within the last five months, he has demonstrated a high level of intelligence and sagacity while at the helm of affairs in the National Assembly.

At this juncture, Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) moved a motion nominating Akpabio, while Solomon Olamilekan (APC Ogun West) seconded the motion.

Both Lawan and Akpabio were made overnight candidates by the Supreme Court and lamented the more that they were elected senators.

During a plenary session on Wednesday, August 10, Akpabio said enjoyment allowance had been sent to the lawmakers; he withdrew his statement and said "prayers" had been forwarded to them.