Stop eyeing a position that is not available, Akpabio warns APC Govs

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has cautioned All Progressives Congress (APC) governors against abandoning their constituents in search of unoccupied political positions. Addressing the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Akpabio implored them to prioritize fulfilling their constitutional 8-year term. "For my brothers who are governors, I want you to know that you must not abandon your people," he advised.

A former governor of Akwa Ibom State from 2007 to 2015, Akpabio's political triumph over the last 25 years has been rooted in his dedication to his constituents. "I have a lot of people from one of the states here, but you have to enjoy the truth. Take it from me, I have been in this business for over 25 years, and I always win.

And why I always win is because I stand with people. Go and mend your clothes when they are not torn," he emphasized. Recently, Senate rules were altered, restricting eligibility for Senate President and Deputy Senate President to senators who have served at least eight years, indicating two consecutive terms. A report suggests that a certain governor, whose term will still be ongoing when the 11th Senate is inaugurated, is considering resigning to contest for the Senate President's seat.

However, due to Senate's new rule, the politician in question, who has been absent from the National Assembly for eight years, is not eligible to be Senate President. It remains uncertain if Akpabio was alluding to this specific governor who addressed the podium prior to Akpabio's remarks at the inauguration.