A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom state and founder of the Senator Godswill Akpabio Fans Club, Mr. Emmanuel Okon Nkpubre, has disowned a trending online report linking him to a group that is against the intention of Akpabio becoming the president of the 10th Senate.
Instead, the consultant economist restated his commitment to supporting the aspiration of Sen. Godswill Akpabio to lead the Senate of the 10th National Assembly.
In a press statement, Nkpubre who also doubles as the president of the Senator Godswill Akpabio Fans Club described the allegation as false, malicious, and unfounded and possibly the handiwork of criminal elements and mischief makers, who would stop at nothing to smear, defame, or hack down anyone they consider a threat to their interests.
“I do not know the said South-South group, talkless of being its president, Nkpubre countered, noting that nothing could be further from the truth.
“For the avoidance of doubt, I hold the distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio in high esteem and remain his loyal supporter, especially in his quest to lead the Senate of the 10th National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is an honour and a privilege to be so aligned with such a great mind,” he stated.
“As a former two-term governor of Akwa Ibom State, a former Niger Delta Affairs Minister, and an experienced lawmaker, Senator Akpabio is well equipped with the requisite experience in governance and politics to occupy the highest legislative seat in the country.
Additionally, according to Emmanuel Okon Nkpubre, Akpabio is result oriented and embodies the Renewed Hope mantra of the incoming administration of Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu. He is also very deeply committed to empowering Nigerians, especially the youths.
“Those were the considerations that informed the establishment of the Sen. Akpabio Fans Club with the intent to drum up support for the former minister’s senate presidency ambition, among other objectives,” he stated.
Nkpubre expressed appreciation to the APC for zoning the position of the Senate President to the South–South geopolitical zone and specifically to Senator Akpabio.
