Akpabio’s kinsmen reject claim he made anti-North remarks

A group identifying as the kinsmen of Senate President Godswill Akpabio has strongly refuted claims that he made disparaging remarks against the North concerning the 2027 general elections. The allegations, spread by a social media activist known as Haruna Gololo, accused Akpabio of disrespecting Northern Nigeria and suggesting President Bola Tinubu would win the election regardless of Northern support.

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As a forum, we have investigated the claims made by Gololo, which he maliciously credited to our son. We found no proof against our son.

The Isong Annang Ethnic Forum, based in Akwa Ibom State, issued a statement asserting that their investigation found no evidence to support Gololo's claims. The group described the allegations as false and an orchestrated attempt to tarnish Akpabio's image. They called on the accuser to provide proof for his statements.

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It is therefore expedient to state that Senator Akpabio did not make any statement to undermine the support and role the people of Northern Nigeria would play in the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the year 2027.

"As a forum, we have investigated the claims made by Gololo, which he maliciously credited to our son. We found no proof against our son," the statement read. The forum emphasized that Senator Akpabio did not make any statement undermining the support and role of the people of Northern Nigeria in President Tinubu's re-election bid.

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Distinguished Senator Akpabio is a well-known nationalist with a political leadership record that shows his deep respect for the cultural and religious diversities in our nation.

The group further described Akpabio as a respected nationalist with a proven record of leadership that demonstrates deep respect for Nigeria's cultural and religious diversity. They urged leaders and groups in the North to disregard what they termed an "inciteful and divisive campaign of calumny." The forum also called on Northern elites to support President Tinubu's second-term bid to ensure justice, fairness, and continued political cooperation between the North and South.

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He understands the expediencies of fostering a warm, homogeneous bond of brotherhood with all Nigerians from every tribe, faith and region, despite their distinctive heterogeneity.