Senator Godswill Akpabio has formally defected to the national ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at a mega rally held at the Ikot Ekpene township stadium on Wednesday.

No fewer than 30 APC’s senators and members of National Working Committee (NWC) were on hand to receive the ex-senate minority leader, Akpabio.
The senate Majority leader, Sen. Ahmed Lawan, who introduced his colleagues spoke on Akpabio whom he described as a nationalist and patriot who believes in Nigeria’s unity.

He said: `This defection surpasses all other defections.

“This is a defection that has shaken the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“They followed Akpabio everywhere to prevent him from defecting but he ignored them.’’

He said Akpabio is a nationalist who believes in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

55-year-old Akpabio, is a lawyer and politician who was also Governor of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria from May 29, 2007 to May 29, 2015.

In 2002, he was appointed Honourable Commissioner for Petroleum and Natural Resources by the then Governor Obong Victor Attah in Akwa Ibom State.

Between 2002 and 2006, he served as a Commissioner in three key ministries: Petroleum and Natural Resources, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, as well as Lands and Housing.

In 2006, he aspired for the governorship of Akwa Ibom State in a hotly contested primary election and defeated 57 other aspirants to emerge the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

His campaign with the slogan, “let God’s will be done” received mass support and was elected Governor in 2007.

He was re-elected for a second term in office as Governor of Akwa Ibom State in 2011.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/08/akpabio-formally-says-bye-bye-to-pdp/

very painful

Nothing is different.... Apc and pdp are the same

Akpaibu or Akpabio whatever. Say Bye bye to your political career.

Defection, defection everywhere !!!

It is still the same corrupt politicians recycling themselves.

Gbosa

Hus biggest political mistake....tho I hate his new party for how they have rubbished democracy but I respect his as a person and how wonderful he made and transformed my very own sexy akwa ibom state...this is truely a definition of hate the game not the player.. Same reason thousands came out to celebrate him we love Hus works we hate his party

He will surely come back. Udom will never buy the idea of joining apc.

There goes the traitor now turned saint...

Jumping into a sinking ship.

The plot thickens...

Lol

This is really a mother of all signings for APC..

Being in the PDP club for almost 20 years, Akpabio remains one of their most prolific strikers of all time.

The Ikot Ekpene native also passed the APC trials gallantly well by uprooting 19 illegal polling units in his home state. He promised the Broom Fc club of scoring more great goals for them in the state and the entire region if they can complete his transfer.

With pen now put to paper, it will be interesting to know the role this fine striker is going to play for his new club. Inside sources in the APC club have however said the 55 year old man is going to lead their front line and be at the fore front of every counter attack the team produces.

We're in raining season everybody must decamp to PDP

A

Saraki and Akpabio all are political ashawos. May God help Nigeria

Running from EFCC prosecution, he is now a saint, he can now enjoy his loot in peace.

What is the scores now??

e don do na............ haba jama'a!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Na wa ooo




He wants to b senate president by all means

;DNonsense and ingredients,pls who knows the way to cbn mk me self go carry money,if efcc pursue me I go defect

talkyou:
very painful

APC just got the most lucrative offer out there! A big inroad that guarantees lots of votes for Buhari in that state and neighbouring C. Rivers next year.

A friend of mine in Akwa Ibom said they are actually moving en masse to APC as the party guarantees Akwa Ibom people opportunity to produce the next Senate President, tired of being in an unorganised opposition and an opportunity for Ibiobios to produce the state Governor next year.

Na by force to die for one political party?
When Real Madrid tire CR7 he no go Juve?
Abeg let us rest jawe
Abi wetin seff?

President on vacation.

Senate on Vacation.

Judiciary on vacation.

Schools on vacation.

Only defection in progress. ����

Good morning house.

Ok

Foolish man

TRANSFER UPDATE: PDP Midfielder, Akpabio,
is currently undergoing his Medicals ahead
of a controversial move to Relegation
threatened APC. Sources say he was offered
a very UNCOMMON deal by APC and he has
also agreed personal terms wth the club.


Stay Tuned

AKPABIO DEFECTION SHOOK THE WHOLE NIGERIA TO IT VERY FOUNDATION.