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Here are some recent news updates about Godswill Akpabio, a Nigerian politician and former Governor of Akwa Ibom State:

Latest News

  1. Akpabio's Defection: Godswill Akpabio, the former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the announcement on May 26, 2021, at a rally in Uyo, the state capital. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. Akpabio's Senate Seat: Akpabio has been elected as the Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District. He won the election on March 28, 2023, with a total of 106,525 votes. (Source: The Nation)
  3. Akpabio's Corruption Allegations: Akpabio has been accused of corruption by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC has launched an investigation into allegations of misappropriation of funds during his tenure as Governor of Akwa Ibom State. (Source: Premium Times)
  4. Akpabio's Response to Corruption Allegations: Akpabio has denied any wrongdoing and has described the allegations as "baseless and unfounded". He has also threatened to take legal action against those making the allegations. (Source: This Day Live)

Recent Quotes

  1. "I am not a thief, and I will not be accused of being a thief. I am a servant of the people, and I have served them faithfully." - Godswill Akpabio, responding to corruption allegations. (Source: The Punch)
  2. "I have come to APC to join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari to move Nigeria forward. I believe in the APC's vision for Nigeria, and I am committed to working with the party to achieve our goals." - Godswill Akpabio, announcing his defection to APC. (Source: Vanguard News)

Recent Interviews

  1. Interview with The Punch: Akpabio spoke with The Punch in an exclusive interview, where he denied any wrongdoing and described the corruption allegations against him as "baseless and unfounded". (Source: The Punch)
  2. Interview with Vanguard News: Akpabio spoke with Vanguard News, where he announced his defection to APC and expressed his commitment to working with the party to move Nigeria forward. (Source: Vanguard News)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be up-to-date.