News about akpabio

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

  1. Akpabio's Defection: A Masterstroke or a Desperate Move? (The Guardian, March 2020)

The article discusses Akpabio's decision to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and whether it was a strategic move or a desperate attempt to save his political career.

  1. Akpabio's NDDC Forensic Audit: A Move to Expose Corruption or a Witch-Hunt? (Premium Times, July 2020)

This article examines the controversy surrounding the forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) ordered by Akpabio, who was then the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs. Critics accused him of using the audit to witch-hunt political opponents.

  1. Akpabio's Claim of Being a Senator-Elect: A Legal Battle Looms (ThisDay, March 2020)

The article reports on the legal battle that ensued after Akpabio claimed to have been elected as a Senator for Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District, despite losing the election to Chris Ekpenyong.

  1. Akpabio's NDDC Probe: A Move to Expose Corruption or a Political Vendetta? (Vanguard, August 2020)

This article discusses the ongoing probe of the NDDC by the House of Representatives, which Akpabio had ordered. Critics accused him of using the probe to settle political scores and distract from his own corruption allegations.

  1. Akpabio's Defection: A Blow to PDP or a Blessing in Disguise? (The Punch, March 2020)

The article analyzes the impact of Akpabio's defection from the PDP to the APC, with some arguing that it was a significant loss for the PDP while others saw it as a blessing in disguise for the party.

Please note that these articles are subject to change as new information becomes available.