APC retains Akpabio, 4 Govs for Senate race

Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed its retention of key figures, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, for the upcoming Senate race. The party has processed the nomination documents for Akpabio and several other ranking lawmakers through the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) candidate nomination portal.

Sources close to the exercise revealed that Akpabio, alongside Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, are among the prominent figures whose nominations have been processed. This move signals the party's strategy to maintain its leadership in the Senate by fielding experienced legislators.

The APC's decision to retain these lawmakers suggests a focus on continuity and leveraging their established political influence. The processed nomination documents are a crucial step in the electoral process, paving the way for these candidates to officially contest the Senate seats.