Akpabio: Opposition will stay in disarray until the 2027 elections are over

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President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio

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By Egufe Yafugborhi, UYO

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SENATE President, Godswill Akpabio on Saturday mocked the opposition in the build up for 2027 general election, bragging that they are confused and will remain so till the polls are concluded with ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) grabbing it all.

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Akpabio was addressing the audience in Uyo where Governor Umo Eno led Akwa Ibom state in reception for Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who visited to unveil the Akwa Ibom established Senior Citizens Center named after the First Lady and in honour of Pastor Patience Eno, late wife of Governor Eno.

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The occasion also meant for the state to mark 8 March 2026 World Women’s Day, turned out a ‘mega rally’ that had in company of Remi Tinubu, wives of the Governors of Lagos, Imo, Cross River, Delta, Ekiti, Jigawa, Kano, Nasarawa, Niger, Ogun and Ondo states among others.

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Addressing the large growth at the Gods will Akpabio International Stadium, the Senate President noted, “If there is anything the First Lady will take away from this visit, it’s that there is unity in this state.

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“It’s the love Akwa Ibom has for her husband, the love women of Akwa Ibom have for her. I join the governor (Eno) to further endorse the President for a second term in office.

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“The bill we’re considering to give space to more women in the National Assembly is still on. I pray the 10th Assembly succeeds with the bill in bringing more women to the parliament.”

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Mocks opposition parties

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Against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stipulations for political campaigns to start 26th August 2026, Senator Akpabio declared the APC has already started campaigns against a ‘confused’ opposition yet to find bearing.

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The Senate President said, “Each time we make a law and the opposition frowns, I get excited that I’ve made the right law.

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“While we are moving around Nigeria, consulting and campaigning, many of them are still trying to form their political party.

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“They haven’t even finished registration and they would continue in confusion till 2027 election is over. Instead of putting their houses in order, they’re breaking up.

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“You see a man who formed Labour Party, they had millions of votes, today they can’t have a hundred thousand votes, because Labour Party is distressed.

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“They have different leaderships. Some in the North, some in the South, some West, some in the East.

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“See then PDP that used to be one now struggling to have five different offices in Abuja, with about four Secretaries. Who would sign their forms?

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“Yesterday I saw one man shouting on TV because of the Amended Electoral Act, saying we’re likely to boycott elections.

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“My response was tell the truth, you’re boycotting the elections because you’re not ready. If you were ready you won’t boycott.”

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A’Ibom Endorse Tinubu For 2nd Term

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Sen Akpabio told the President’s Wife, the huge reception for she received meant Akwa Ibom people’s endorsement of her husband, Tinubu for a second term in office.

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He reflected, “On a day Akwa Ibom women from 8am waited to see her, the thousands of women still waiting shows the love we have for the President of Nigeria, shows the love we have for the wife of the President.

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“This shows we’re all ready to vote for the President to come for second term. Today the women of Akwa Ibom who do not lie have decided today, World Women Day, to endorse President Tinubu for second term.”

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Describing Eno as ‘Mr Unifier’, he said Akwa Ibom has never witnessed the unity she now enjoys under the incumbent governor, adding that the state had endorsed him for a second term even before he defected from the PDP to the APC.

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“I thank President Tinubu in advance, for building a party, APCand being able to hold on to it with tenacity to beocome a formidable force that now has 31 governors and still moving forward. If politics is a game of numbers, can you beat such a man?”, he further boasted.

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Acknowledging the people’s honour to the nation’s First Family, Sen Remi Tinubu told Akwa Ibomites, “This love is unforgettable. It’s indeed a mega rally.

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“Thank you for the endorsement of Mr President, the Senate President and the governor for second term. On behalf of the President we won’t take it for granted.

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“Today’s event is even more special for the opportunity to celebrate our women in commemoration of the 2026 International Women’s Day, 8 March.

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“This day is a celebration of the remarkable strength, dedication, contribution and achievements of women across the world.

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“This year’s theme: Rights, Justice, Action for all women and girls is a call to action, protecting rights of women and girls by ensuring access to education, economic empowerment, health, social protection and equity.

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“It’s an investment in our collective future. Caring for the elderly has always been one of the works that is closest to my heart.”

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Thanking the First Lady for the honour of coming to unveil the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Elderly Citizens Center, Governor Eno hinted, “We’re sending a bill to the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly to take care of the elderly” in legislative backing for the new center.

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