There are indications that some Senators-elect who were hitherto expressing support for Senator Godswill Akpabio for the Senate Presidency are reportedly
The development, DAILY POST learnt, is connected with his relationship with the National Assembly as Minister of the Niger Delta.
Deputy Director-General of Akpabio/Barau Campaign Organisation, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele was quoted to have told the media on Monday that the campaign is appealing to Senators-elect to support Akpabio’s bid. A senator-elect, who pleaded anonymity confirmed the withdrawal of support for Akpabio, querying how he could preside over the National Assembly he despised.
”I used to have very high regard for Senator Akpabio as a person, but I can’t support him to be the Senate President.
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