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Having suffered some defections in recent weeks, the ruling Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed pleasure with the decision of Sen. Goodwill Akpabio, the Senate Minority Leader, to join its fold.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Sunday: “I welcome it (defection of Akpabio) because all politics is local. All those who have left us did that for purely personal reasons.’’

Newsmen report that there have been rumours making the round about the defection of the Senate Minority Leader from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to APC.

APC Newspaper ‏ @APCNewspaper, tweeted on Sunday: “BREAKING: We can confirm that, HE, Sen (Dr) Godswill Akpabio is a card carrying member of @OfficialAPCNg effective August 4, 2018. @OfficialPDPNig has lost him. Official Reception in days.’’

Akpabio, enator representing Akwa Ibom North West District, is reported to have also visited President Muhammadu Buhari in London, currently in UK for a 10-day vacation.

Also according to a tweet by Bashir Ahmad ‏Verified account @BashirAhmaad
“Today in London, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, Senate Minority Leader visited President Muhammadu Buhari.

He had earlier last week met with the Leader of APC, Alhaji Bola Tinubu.

He also consulted with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

Mohammed told newsmen in Lagos that those who left the ruling party did so for personal interests.

“I welcome it (defection of Akpabio) because all politics is local. All those who have left us did that for purely personal reasons.

“Since they say politics is a game of number, of course we welcome gladly the defection of the Minority leader like they say it is one-one goalless draw.

On whether Akpabio was being positioned for the position of the Senate President Mohammed said,” that I don’t know”.

Mohammed said that the recently defection of some governors, state and federal lawmakers to the main opposition party, PDP, was nothing to worry about.

“There have been so much hype about this defection, and to me it’s nothing but a storm in a tea cup. We must appreciate the fact that at the end of the day, all politics is local.

“One should ask, what is the electoral value of these decampees? In order words, today in Sokoto State, what’s the electoral value of those who have decamped?

According to him, the foundation for the defection was laid the moment Dr Bukola Saraki emerged Senate President against the wish of the party which affected the relationship between the executive and legislative arms.

He said that since the day Saraki lobbied the opposition party to become the Senate President, the relationship between the executive and legislature had been turbulent.

“In fact, we could not have suffered more as an executive in the hands of the legislature if a PDP person had been the senate president,” he said.

On allegation of sideline and lopsided appointment Kwarans in Buhari’s administration, Mohammad described it as unfounded.

He said that no fewer than 24 indigenes of Kwara were given federal appointments of which he (Mohammed) only recommended two while the Senate President recommended 20.

On those complaining of not being given juicy appointment, the minister said that people complaining were not ready to serve and turn things around but eyeing what to steal.

“It is not true that a particular part of the country is being favoured against the other.

“I challenge anybody to go to the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and take out the list of appointees under this administration, you will be surprise that we have been fair to all.


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/08/just-in-apc-welcomes-akpabio-lai-mohammed/

All I know is that APC is losing cone 2019. The lies 1000 lies mohamed cannot save them as the people gas come to see them as oppressors of the masses.

Why demonize Saraki, Tambuwal and Ortom after defecting from APC since all politics is local

"I welcome it (defection of Akpabio) because all politics is local. All those who have left us did that for purely personal reasons.

“Since they say politics is a game of number, of course we welcome gladly the defection of the Minority leader like they say it is one-one goalless draw."

So politics is a game of numbers including accepting your so called "looters & thieves" APC said destroyed Nigeria Thunder fire you whenever you open your mouth to say PDP destroyed Nigeria again.

So it's true

vanbonattel:
All I know is that APC is losing cone 2019. The lies 1000 lies mohamed cannot save them as the people gas come to see them as oppressors of the masses.

You said more than this in 2015 even with gej as commander in chief

Maybe Na you wan teach abok.i how to use federal might, we go see

Zombies cannot even wait till Thursday that they claim will be receiving akpabio

Can you compare akpabio to 15 senators ,37 federal reps ,23 state reps in kwara, kano deputy governor,13 Benue state reps ,18 state reps from sokoto ,1 ambassador in south Africa ibeto the list is endless ,who decamped from APC the last two weeks with more to follow.

Above all APC have continue to prove that they are not to be taken serious ,they continue to receive people they claim are corrupt. What else is there to trust of a lying party.

Akpabio is coming in to spy on APC & act as a mole, Akpabio is still full PDP member in spirit and soul,APC shouldn't count on him.

Tit for tat. It's all a game of interests.


Naija politics....the foolishness of the many for the benefit of the few.

We'll see their worth February is not far
I know you're in pains

magoo10:
Zombies cannot even wait till Thursday that they claim will be receiving akpabio

Can you compare akpabio to 15 senators ,37 federal reps ,23 state reps in kwara, kano deputy governor,13 Benue state reps ,18 state reps from sokoto ,1 ambassador in south Africa ibeto the list is endless ,who decamped from APC the last two weeks with more to follow.

Above all APC have continue to prove that they are not to be taken serious ,they continue to receive people they claim are corrupt. What else is there to trust of a lying party.

Akpabio can't come back to the Senate again

No to talk of being Senate President

We abhor APC in akwa ibom... A terrorist party who takes people's lands for cow colonization...

9jaArea:
We'll see their worth February is not far
I know you're in pains

pains that a party who claims that they are fighting corruption is rejoicing for someone they call a looter and efcc is investigating? Are you alright at all
I can never regret being against APC government, even before they came on board I knew them to be liars and now they have given 1001 proof why they are a party of propaganda and liars.

Naija politics na unending season film

Wiseandtrue:
Whatever APC have on Akpabio must be VERY huge to make him decamp to APC!

Cause I know how mucj he detest Buhari/APC to the extent that he had to sponsor 2face to hold a protest against him. An assignment 2face never featured in!

Hmmmmmm the truth will definitely come out some day!

Highly likely to be true but this still confirms that the APC corrupt & lopsided antigraft war is still a charade to amuse themselves & their zombies.

My dearest comrade said and I quote:

seunmsg:
The real politics and defection is just starting. Sadly PDP's case is like that of the masquerade that danced first and ended up as a spectator. You guys will watch helplessly from the sidelines as APC decimates your Party.

This comment is just indescribably awesome!

Hope APC can now let the nation rest and let NASS enjoy its autonomy, since they've got a replacement for 14 senators.

I'm also eager to hear what the short demon of Edo State (Oshi-omo-ole) has to say with regard to Akpabio's defection, even when PDP is no longer in factions.

It's Ok for Akpabio to decamp when there's no longer factions in PDP but it's not for Bukola and 14 erstwhile APC Senators when the party is in crises at national and various state levels. Could there be a greater hypocrisy than this? Little wonder the nation's ship is sinking deeper under APC leadership.

I hope he will be honourable enough to resign his position as Minority leader of the Senate. You can't have Majority and Minority leader all from the same Party. In any case I can't wait for the Senate to resume. The drama is just like season film.

Hadeaks:
I hope he will be honourable enough to resign his position as Minority leader of the Senate. You can't have Majority and Minority leader all from the same Party. In any case I can't wait for the Senate to resume. The drama is just like season film.

Saraki should reconvene the senate now let's know who is who.

SamuelAnyawu:
People don't loose elections on Nairaland. If PDP does not get its Presidential primaries right Buhari will win convincingly

Leave him..

9jaArea:
We'll see their worth February is not far
I know you're in pains

..worthless
Offa robbers

Funny how APC and PDP are exchanging bigwigs like football clubs. Good one though, all this defections confirm that politicians in Nigeria only bother about their fortune.

Vote wisely.

Saraki visited Buhari before he decamped!

Until Akpabio officially declares himself a member of the PDP, I am not buying this story.


Speculations and rumours are a part of the transfer window

Our great Lai has spoken

“I welcome it (defection of Akpabio) because all politics is local. All those who have left us did that for purely personal reasons.’’

That quote is just mockingly sardonic, I wonder how gullible and naïve these looters think we are, so Akpabio defection to APC is becos of National interest and the so much love and patriotism he has for the country and Nigerians abi. Mshewww*Yimu*RollingEyes*

vanbonattel:
All I know is that APC is losing cone 2019. The lies 1000 lies mohamed cannot save them as the people gas come to see them as oppressors of the masses.

Inec chairman has spoken

Sharpshooota:
Akpabio can't come back to the Senate again

No to talk of being Senate President

We abhor APC in akwa ibom... A terrorist party who takes people's lands for cow colonization...

The only electorate in his constituency has spoken

Do yourself good and stay away from sharp objects, ropes, bridges and other high places.

No need to thank me.

magoo10:
pains that a party who claims that they are fighting corruption is rejoicing for someone they call a looter and efcc is investigating? Are you alright at all
I can never regret being against APC government, even before they came on board I knew them to be liars and now they have given 1001 proof why they are a party of propaganda and liars.

see them, E-RATs of APC and PDP every where