PDP Governor Gives Akpabio Warm Reception in Akwa Ibom

By Oyewale Oyelola

Governor Umo Eno of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday received Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital.

Governor Umo Emo by his Deputy, Dr Akon Eyakenyi led a state delegation to receive the Senate President at Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo.

Recall that the Governor also paid solidarity visit to Akpabio’s residence in Abuja before 10th National Assembly inauguration on Tuesday June 13, 2023.

FactualTimes reports that the former Akwa Ibom State Governor polled 63 votes to defeat Senator Abdulaziz Yari from Zamfara State who had 46 votes.

Akpabio won his senatorial seat on the platform of All Progressives Congress. He served as Akwa Ibom State Governor from 2007 to 2015. The Senate President represented his senatorial district in 8th Senate where he emerges as Minority Leader.