Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed as “mischievous” the campaign posters circulating that suggest a political alliance between himself and former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, for the 2027 presidential election.
In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio condemned the posters as the work of “mischief makers.”
“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,” Eyiboh stated.
Eyiboh described the posters as “spurious and mischievous,” reiterating that Akpabio is committed to his role as Senate President and focused on 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 asserted.
He urged Nigerians to disregard the posters, labeling them as attempts to distract from the significant and positive interventions being made by the Senate under Akpabio’s leadership. The statement also called on security agencies to investigate and identify those behind this “ugly enterprise.”
Meanwhile, Nasir El-Rufai is currently embroiled in a N423bn theft allegation brought against him by the Kaduna State House of Assembly. Though he was shortlisted by President Bola Tinubu for a ministerial appointment, the National Assembly declined to confirm him, citing unfavourable security reports.
