Akpabio alleges payment for social media attacks on Tinubu

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has accused individuals spreading negative messages about President Bola Tinubu and his supporters on social media of being compensated for their actions. He made this statement during a meeting with a northern youth group, the Arewa Revival Project, which presented him with an award.

Akpabio urged the youth to work at the grassroots level to support Tinubu's re-election in 2027, emphasizing that Nigeria's future depends on continuity in government. He argued that those attacking the government on social media are not motivated by genuine concern but by financial gain. Akpabio defended the President's economic policies, particularly tax reforms, which aim to diversify the economy away from oil dependency.

He praised the nation's progress since independence and criticized those who oppose the President's achievements. He also called for increased grassroots mobilisation and expressed confidence in overcoming security challenges through proposed state police.