Abuja, Nigeria – (African Boulevard News) – The Nigerian All Progressives Congress (APC) party has named Godswill Akpabio as the new President of the Senate. The decision was made on Tuesday and followed a meeting of lawmakers to select a candidate who will lead the Senate in the run-up to the 2023 elections. The appointment marks a significant move in Nigeria’s political landscape and has been met with mixed reactions.
Akpabio, who is a former governor of Akwa Ibom state and a former Minority Leader in the Senate, was chosen as President of the Senate after a prolonged backroom battle between several political heavyweights. He is a popular figure within the APC party and has been instrumental in the fight against corruption. His appointment as President of the Senate is expected to strengthen the party’s control of the legislature.
The APC party said in a statement that “Godswill Akpabio is a proven leader, and we believe he will use his vast experience to lead the Senate effectively in the build-up to the 2023 elections.”
However, the appointment of Akpabio as President of the Senate has been met with mixed reactions. Some political analysts have expressed concern that the appointment could lead to further political infighting within the APC party. Others have welcomed Akpabio’s appointment as a positive step towards reforming Nigeria’s political system.
According to political analyst, Muyiwa Adeyemo, “The appointment of Godswill Akpabio as President of the Senate is a significant move for the APC party. However, there are concerns that his appointment could lead to further political infighting within the party. The APC party will need to ensure that all members work together to achieve their goals.”
Akpabio’s appointment as President of the Senate has also been praised by some members of the APC party. Senator Ali Ndume said in a statement that “Godswill Akpabio is a proven leader and a man of integrity. I have no doubt that he will lead the Senate effectively and help to ensure that Nigeria’s political system is reformed.”
In conclusion, the appointment of Godswill Akpabio as President of the Senate is a significant move for the Nigerian political landscape. His vast experience and leadership skills are expected to help the APC party strengthen its control of the legislature in the run-up to the 2023 elections. However, the appointment has also been met with mixed reactions, with concerns raised about political infighting within the party. The APC party will need to ensure that all members work together to achieve the party’s goals.
