JUST IN: Akpabio visits Wike after becoming Senate president (Video)

Senator Godswill Akpabio has visited the former governor of Rivers State,  Nyesome Wike, hours after being elected the Senate President of the 10th Assembly.

Accompanied by Senator Jubrin Barau, the Deputy Senate President, as well as a delegation of esteemed senators, Senator Akpabio expressed his appreciation to Wike for his instrumental role in his successful bid for the Senate Presidency in the 10th Senate Assembly.

Wike had previously pledged unwavering support from the senators representing Rivers State towards Senator Akpabio’s aspiration. This declaration played a crucial part in securing Akpabio’s victory. Notably, despite being a member of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Wike has cultivated a newfound rapport with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a political party to which both President Bola Tinubu and Senator Akpabio belong.

As previously reported, Godswill Akpabio, a former minister of Niger Delta and ex-governor of Akwa Ibom State, emerged triumphant in the contest for the Senate Presidency position in the 10th Assembly. His victory came after defeating Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, the former governor of Zamfara State, in a highly competitive race.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio is currently at the residence of Ex Governor Nyesom Wike for a Thank You visit. pic.twitter.com/GKqcgM5JkK

— Chris (@Topboychriss) June 13, 2023