Tensions are running high in the 10th National Assembly as the APC faces a brewing conflict. 37 senators-elect refuse to back Godswill Akpabio and Jubrin Barau for Senate President and Deputy Senate President, leading to a divided party leadership. Tinubu’s picks have been rejected, with some senators-elect suggesting Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator Abdulaziz Yari … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an intriguing development ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, it has been revealed that over 65 senators are throwing their weight behind former Akwa Ibom State Governor Godswill Akpabio in his bid to become the Senate President. Imran Muhammad, a member of the All Progressives … Read more
Dave Umahi has decided to step aside from the Senate Presidency contest. He has thrown his weight behind Godswill Akpabio. Meanwhile, the President-elect had concluded plans to pair Akpabio with Senator Jibrin Barau as Senate president and deputy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that David Umahi, the Governor of Ebonyi State, has opted out of the … Read more
Godswill Akpabio, former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs and senator-elect for the Ikot-Ekpene Senatorial District, has announced his intention to run for President of the 10th Senate. He promises to collaborate with the incoming administration for the benefit of the country’s youth and bring about reforms in the Senate if elected. Akpabio emphasized his commitment … Read more
Aspirants for leadership positions in the National Assembly are lobbying their colleagues and stakeholders, including the APC and the Progressive Governors’ Forum. The APC NWC is set to meet on Wednesday to decide their fate and may agree to zone the Senate presidency to either the South-East or South-South. Multiple aspirants are vying for the … Read more
The EFCC has invited Senator Godswill Akpabio for questioning over allegations of N40 billion fraud. Akpabio has been accused of involvement in contract scams amounting to over N86 billion. Despite the ongoing scandal, Bola Tinubu has endorsed Akpabio for the position of 10th Senate President. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Minister of Niger … Read more
Akpabio: We’re Yet To Receive Certified Court Judgement – INEC EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday said it is yet to receive the recent court judgement on the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio. A Federal High Court in Abuja had earlier ordered INEC … Read more
Court has ordered INEC to accept Akpabio as APC senatorial aspirant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept and publish the name of Godswill Akpabio as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Akwa Ibom North/West senatorial … Read more
APC Has No Senatorial Candidate In Yobe North, Akwa Ibom North West – INEC EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the All Progressives Congress (APC) has no candidate for Yobe North and Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial Districts. Senate President Ahmed Lawan, who represents Yobe North is … Read more
2023: INEC Denies Backdating Documents For Lawan, Akpabio EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday denied doctoring and backdating documents to accommodate the nominations of Ahmad Lawan and Godswill Akpabio as senatorial candidates for the 2023 general elections. INEC also said it is yet to recognise “any … Read more
The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Akwa Ibom State, Mike Igini, said the commission would only recognise the winner of the primaries monitored by INEC He denied the claim that the commission monitored the re-run APC senatorial primaries, where Akpabio emerged winner. EDITOR’S PICK Roots TV Founder, Kachikwu, Ends Moghalu’s Presidential Dream, Emerges ADC 2023 Flagbearer Tinubu … Read more
Akpabio, who stepped down for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu during the just concluded presidential primary of the party, emerged winner with 478 votes The State APC Chairman, Stephen Ntukekpo, said he was directed by the party at the national level to carry out the re-run, citing infractions in the first primary EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Things To … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that three presidential aspirants have announced their withdrawal from the primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to support a co-contender in the race, Bola Tinubu. Senator Akpabio, who recently resigned his appointment as the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs; Former Governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun; Governor of Ekiti State, … Read more
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Akpabio, who is also a former governor of Akwa Ibom State as well as ex-Senate Minority Leader, identified three major issues affecting the nation The issues, he stated, are insecurity, national integration, and the economy, vowing to tackle them to ensure Nigeria’s greatness in the comity of nations EDITOR’S PICK 2023: PDP Govs Reject Atiku’s … Read more
…the project was handed over to the police as a way of fostering good relationships with the security agencies. President Muhammadu Buhari has said the federal government will continue to provide the platform for all the security agencies in the country to fight terrorism, kidnapping and banditry. President Buhari spoke through Vice President Yomi Osibanjo … Read more
Wike explained that the problem he has with the NDDC is a lack of synergy with the state governments in the region Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike on Tuesday said the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is a cash cow for politicians in the country. He stated this during the commissioning of the Police Barracks, … Read more
“All the international oil companies owe and efforts are ongoing to recoup the money,” Akpabio said at the briefing but he did not immediately provide further details. International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria owe the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) more than $4 billion, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio disclosed on … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Senator Godswill Akpabio. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress Presidential Support Committee has suspended its National Coordinator, Senator Godswill Akpabio. It was gathered that Akpabio was suspended over inactivity and poor leadership. The suspension of Akpabio was made known by the APC Presidential Support Committee … Read more
Akpabio was a former governor of Akwa Ibom state elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies to invite the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator … Read more