Godswill Akpabio

Senate Principal Officers: Support Group Congratulates Bamidele, Umahi, Ndume and Ashiru. Commends Akpabio For Sincerity of Purpose

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Akpabio's victory

A foremost support group for Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio known as “The Godswill Project” (TGP) has congratulated the newly appointed principal officers of the 10th Senate. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle Chibuzor Rushed To Hospital After Collapsing At Airport LP Member Claims Tinubu Is Copying Peter Obi’s Planned Policies ASUU Rejects Universities Commission’s Curriculum In … Read more

Senate President Akpabio Makes First Appointments

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Akpabio makes first appointment

The President of the 10th Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has appointed Sylvester Okonkwo as his new Chief of Staff. Okonkwo, a corporate lawyer and politician, holds a law degree from the University of Nigeria and was previously a senatorial aspirant. The Deputy Chief of Staff, Saviour Enyiekere, is a former local government chairman and has a … Read more

10th NASS: ‘Akpabio’s Triumph Quells The Whispers Of Islamisation’– Coalition Group

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Akpabio's victory

  A group called National Progressive Hub hails Godswill Akpabio’s appointment as Senate President, ending rumors of an Islamisation plot in Nigeria. They believe the allegations were spread by the opposition and congratulate Akpabio They expressed confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senate President Akpabio’s leadership for good governance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more

Senate Shakeup: Akpabio, Uzodinma Meet Tinubu Amidst Historic Victory

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Akpabio meets Tinubu

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Governor Hope Uzodinma are meeting President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Akpabio was elected as the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. He secured 63 votes, defeating his rival who received 46 votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and chairman of … Read more

Godswill Akpabio’s Appointment, ‘Unexplainable Doom’, Says Primate Ayodele

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Tinubu

Recall Akpabia has been elected leader of the 10th National Assembly Primate Ayodele says Akpabia’s appointment is a big slap on Igbos Warns S’East politicians Eko Hot Blog reports that the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Ayodele has warned the Igbo politicians about the emergence of Godswill Akpabio as Senate President. Primate Ayodele … Read more

‘Equity, Justice, Fairness Demand’ – Shettima Decries Under-Representation Of Christians In Senate Leadership

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Shettima

Nigeria’s Vice President appeals to senators-elect to support Akpabio and Jibrin for Senate President and Vice President. He emphasizes the need for a Southern Christian candidate over a Northern Muslim and calls for unity and inclusivity in governance. The Vice President said he is ready to kneel down to beg the incoming senators to elect … Read more

Details Emerge: How Tinubu Endorsed Godswill Akpabio For Senate Presidency

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Tinubu endorse Akpabio

Tinubu endorsed Godswill Akpabio for the senate presidency, settling the agreement a day before the APC’s presidential primary. Akpabio declined support to outgoing Senate President Ahmad Lawan, straining their relationship. Misconduct allegations against Akpabio arise from his time as Minister of Niger Delta. EKO HOT BLOG reports that details have emerged about how President Bola … Read more

Senators To Hold Emergency Meeting Over 10th NASS Senate Presidency Tussle

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Senators to hold meeting

Lawmakers are calling for another emergency meeting regarding the 10th Senate Presidency. Three Senators-elect, Abdulaziz Yari, Jimoh Ibrahim, and Elisha Abbo, have called for a counter meeting to support Abdulaziz Yari as the new Senate President against Tinubu’s preferred candidate. Tinubu expressed his desire for a harmonious working relationship with the 10th National Assembly but … Read more

JUST IN: Tinubu And Other Political Powerhouses Converge Behind A Closed Door Amid Tribunal Case

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Tinubu meeting with wike

President Bola Tinubu has been meeting with former governors Nyesom Wike, David Umahi, and Godswill Akpabio at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Security clearance caused a delay for the former governors. Wike and Umahi previously visited the State House separately, while Akpabio is the preferred candidate of the APC for the Senate President position. EKO … Read more

Senate Presidency: ‘Judge Me By My Experience, Not Recent Role As Minister’ – Akpabio

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Akpabio

Akpabio has urged both Nigerians and members of the future 10th National Assembly not to evaluate him based solely on his recent service as Minister. He rather asked them to evaluate based on his either experience. Recall that Akpabio resigned his position as the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs to contest the presidential primaries of … Read more

North West’s APC Youth Wing Throws Weight Behind Akpabio

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APC Youths Wing North West Declares Support For Akpabio

The APC youth wing of the Northwest region has officially thrown its weight behind Senator Akpabio for the seat of the Senate President. They also threw their weight behind Barau Jibrin for the Deputy Senate President. The group believes that the selection of Akpabio, a representative from the South South region, and Jibrin, from the … Read more

Senators Akpabio, Barau Lead Over 40 Colleagues To APC’s National Secretariat For Crucial Meeting

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APC Aspirants To Meet This Weekend

The APC’s National Working Committee has met with Senators Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau for the Senate President and Deputy Senate President positions respectively. The purpose of the meeting is to address the crisis arising from the party’s decision to zone the leadership positions in the 10th National Assembly. Over 40 senators arrived at the … Read more

Katsina Senators-Elect Gives Akpabio Barau Their Blessings In His Bid For Senate Leadership

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Katsina Senators-elect has endorsed Akpabio and Barau for Senate Leadership. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Katsina State’s senators-elect on Sunday endorsed Godswill Akpabio and Jibrin Barau as Senate President and Deputy Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. They announced the decision on Sunday at the Katsina Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS   Prominent First … Read more

Tinubu’s Ally Urges APC To Drop Zoning, Open Up National Assembly To Merit-Based Leadership

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National Assembly Leadership

The National Chairman of Tinubu Support Network, has urged APC to allow senators to exercise their constitutional rights to vote for a leader of their choice in the 10th National Assembly. Muhammad spoke against the zoning of the National Assembly leadership positions and criticized Governor El-Rufai’s call for a return to the 1963 constitution. The … Read more

Senate Presidency: Ahmed Lawan Going For Broke (Opinion)

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Lawan

Ahmed Lawan has now declared total war on His Excellency Sen. Godswill Akpabio, his next and imminent Senate President, in the fleeting illusion that he could still be stopped from inheriting his gavel. EDITOR’S PICKS   JUST IN: Buhari, Tinubu Observe Jum’aat Prayers Together At Aso Rock [PHOTOS] Fire Razes 150 Shops In Zaria Market, Destroys … Read more

Senator Ifeanyi Ubah Leads The Charge As Southeast Caucus Stands Firm Against APC’s Zoning Directive

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Zone 10th Senate 

Senator Ifeanyi Ubah of YPP-Anambra South has said that the southeast caucus in the senate will not accept the APC’s decision to zone the leadership positions in the 10th Senate. The APC had earlier zoned the Senate Presidency position to the South-South, which has led to disagreement with the southeast caucus. Ubah stated that the … Read more

Akpabio Visits Ooni Of Ife To Seek Blessings For Senate Presidency Ambition

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Akpabio visited Ooni of Ife to seek his support for his Senate Presidency ambition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Godswill Akpabio, a former minister of Niger Delta affairs and senator representing Akwa Ibom north-west, paid a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi. Akpabio is one of the top contenders vying for the … Read more

ACF Sets The Record Straight: “No Endorsement Of Akpabio For Senate Presidency In The 10th NASS”

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ACF has denied reports of backing Akpabio as Senate President. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has denied endorsing Godswill Akpabio for Senate Presidency following his endorsement by a Coalition of Northern Groups. This was made known in a statement on Sunday by a member of the ACF, Musa Saidu. EDITOR’S … Read more

Fear And Apprehension Loom As Arewa Group Envisions Akpabio As Possible Senate President

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Arewa group leader Musa Saidu laments the prospect of Godswill Akpabio emerging as Nigeria’s Senate president. Akpabio’s ascension to the position could have detrimental consequences for the nation, Saidu asserts as he speaks of his concern for the North. Saidu emphasized that no true Northerner would endorse Akpabio for the role of Senate President. EKO … Read more

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