Akpabio latest news

Here are some of the latest news updates on Godswill Akpabio, a Nigerian politician and former Governor of Akwa Ibom State:

Recent News

  1. Akpabio's Defection: Godswill Akpabio, the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in August 2021. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Senate Seat: Akpabio was elected as the Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District in the 9th National Assembly in 2019. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  3. NDDC Probe: Akpabio was summoned by the House of Representatives in 2020 to explain the alleged mismanagement of funds at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). (Source: The Punch)
  4. Corruption Allegations: Akpabio was accused of corruption by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in 2020, but he denied the allegations. (Source: Premium Times)
  5. Reconciliation Efforts: There have been reports of reconciliation efforts between Akpabio and his former political allies in the PDP, including the party's National Chairman, Uche Secondus. (Source: ThisDay Live)

Recent Quotes

  1. "I am not a thief, and I will not be intimidated by anyone. I will continue to serve my people and defend their interests." - Godswill Akpabio (Source: The Punch)
  2. "I am proud to be a member of the APC, and I will continue to work with the party to develop our great nation." - Godswill Akpabio (Source: Vanguard News)

Recent Interviews

  1. Akpabio granted an interview to The Punch in 2020, where he spoke about his defection from the PDP and his plans for the APC. (Source: The Punch)
  2. Akpabio was interviewed by ThisDay Live in 2020, where he discussed his role in the APC and his plans for the Niger Delta region. (Source: ThisDay Live)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive.