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The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed the claim that he was teaming up with the former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, for the 2027 presidential election seat.
He described as mischievous and misleading, the campaign posters in circulation making such political alliance moves between them.
This was contained In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, and made available to joirnalists.
The statement read: “Senator Godswill Akpabio does not have any intention to contest for president in 2027 nor is he nursing any ambition of a joint presidential ticket with Mallam Nasir El-Rufai or any other person by whatever name.
“Those campaigning for such are spurious and mischievous,” the statement added.
According to the statement, Akpabio remain focused on his role as the Senate President, supporting President Bola Tinubu in resetting Nigeria and restoring the nation’s pride on the global stage.
“Since assuming office on June 13, 2023, Akpabio has been dedicated to providing the necessary legislative support to the Tinubu administration and has not contemplated running for President at any point.
“It is embarrassing for anyone to link the person of Senate President Godswill Akpabio to an insipid presidential ambition, when a competent, trusted, and tested leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is in the driving seat, effectively navigating the contours of purposeful leadership and adept governance with his Renewed Hope Agenda,” Eyiboh said.
Akpabio urged Nigerians to disregard the posters and called on security agencies to Probe into the matter.
