Tinubu will run unity govt in second term – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has asserted that if President Bola Tinubu secures a second term, the administration will operate as a unity government, as indicated by the composition of the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign council. The council's inclusion of members from opposition parties marks a historic moment, with Akpabio noting that it is unprecedented for a sitting president to have such a diverse campaign team since Nigeria's return to democracy in 1999.

He emphasized that the initiative signifies unity of purpose in democracy and represents a broad coalition of political parties, projecting that Tinubu's second term will be characterized by such unity. Akpabio praised President Tinubu, the National Chairman of the APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and leaders from various political parties, including governors and political leaders like Chukwuma Soludo, Ademola Adeleke, and Nyesom Wike.

He highlighted that the council's diverse representation demonstrates that individual performance, rather than political affiliations, drives progress. Earlier, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele echoed Akpabio's sentiments, heralding the composition of the campaign council as a historic development involving leaders from different parties, signaling a "rainbow coalition" aimed at celebrating ideas and strengthening democracy.