NIGERIANS ARE HAPPY WITH TINUBU| JUST A YEAR PLUS IN OFFICE, TINUBU HAS DONE WHAT NO OTHER PRESIDENT HAS NEVER DONE BEFORE IN OFFICE. SEE FULL LIST OF HIS ACHIEVEMENTS HERE.Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has outlined the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s strategic objective to secure all six states in the South-South geopolitical zone during the 2027 general elections. ...Tap To Read The Full Story Here | ..Tap To Read The Full Story Here...
Gists9ja reports that currently, the APC governs Edo and Cross River states, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) controls Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta.
Speaking over the weekend during a visit by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo to his residence in Uyo, Akpabio emphasized the importance of aligning the South-South region with the ruling party to bolster its influence at the national level. He explained that his defection to the APC was motivated by the desire to ensure that the South-South region has a stronger voice in the country’s political decisions.
Akpabio’s Confidence in APC Expansion
Akpabio expressed confidence that the APC is poised to expand its influence in the South-South, citing favorable political dynamics and plans to drive development across the region. He also referred to Okpebholo’s recent election as Edo State governor as a “divine mandate,” which he believes will bring significant positive changes to the state.
“Under the APC administration, many of us decided there was a need for us to change the political basket to enable us to represent our people at the national level and also have a say in what was going on in the country,” Akpabio said, as relayed by his Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Mr. Anietie Ekong.
He further added, “With the current political permutations, going by all available indices, the ruling APC is poised to bring more states into its fold.”
Governor Okpebholo’s Praise for Akpabio’s Leadership
In response, Governor Okpebholo acknowledged the significant development strides in Akwa Ibom and expressed his desire to replicate similar progress in Edo State. He said, “Seeing the development in Akwa Ibom, I have come to learn from my leader, seek his advice and draw from his wealth of experience. He has graciously advised me.”NIGERIANS ARE HAPPY WITH TINUBU| JUST A YEAR PLUS IN OFFICE, TINUBU HAS DONE WHAT NO OTHER PRESIDENT HAS NEVER DONE BEFORE IN OFFICE. SEE FULL LIST OF HIS ACHIEVEMENTS HERE.
This exchange signals the growing influence of the APC in the South-South region, with both leaders expressing a commitment to enhancing the region’s development and political standing in the lead-up to the 2027 elections...Tap To Read The Full Story Here.