The All Progressives Congress Media Network (APCMN) has firmly denied claims that Senate President Godswill Akpabio is plotting to block Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, from securing a second term in 2027.
The denial came in response to allegations made in a viral YouTube video published by one Offiong Aqua. In the video, Aqua accused Akpabio of scheming to replace Governor Eno with a different candidate for the APC gubernatorial ticket.
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Reacting to the claims, the Director General of APCMN, Otuekong Iniobong John, released a statement on Monday, describing the accusations as false and deliberately aimed at damaging Senator Akpabio’s reputation.
John also addressed Aqua’s assertion that Akpabio had previously “used and dumped” notable APC figures such as Senator John Akpanudoedehe, Obong Nsima Ekere, and Chief Don Etiebet, dismissing such notions as baseless.
He stressed that the Senate President remains fully supportive of Governor Eno’s re-election and is also committed to the success of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The statement reads in parts: “The APCMN is compelled to respond to the malicious and baseless fabrications by Offiong Aqua on YouTube, aimed at tarnishing the reputation of the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
“Contrary to Aqua’s false claims, Senator Akpabio has no plans to field any candidate against Governor Umo Eno in the next election cycle. We affirm that the Senate President is totally committed to the re-election of the governor for a second term.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu shares the same commitment, and there are no plans for a single term in Akwa Ibom State. We challenge Offiong Aqua to provide evidence of the person Senator Akpabio is allegedly preparing to field against Governor Umo Eno.
“The truth is, Governor Umo Eno will be overwhelmingly re-elected by the Akwa Ibom people on the platform of the APC in the next election cycle.
“Furthermore, we find it utterly insulting for Offiong Aqua to insinuate that our Governor, Pst Umo Eno, is demoralized. On the contrary, our governor is doing exceedingly well, and our people are thrilled with his exemplary leadership and remarkable achievements.
“His commitment to the progress and development of Akwa Ibom State is unwavering, and we have every confidence in his ability to deliver another term of outstanding service.
“Additionally, we categorically refute the claims that Senator Godswill Akpabio used and dumped Obong Nsima Ekere, Senator John James Akpanudoedehe, and Chief Don Etiebet.
“It is a natural occurrence in politics for individuals to agree or disagree based on interests and ambitions, and this does not necessarily imply exploitation or abandonment. We urge Offiong Aqua to desist from peddling false narratives aimed at stirring up unnecessary controversy”.
John concluded by calling on the public to disregard the viral video, stressing that it lacked credibility and was meant to sow division within the APC and among supporters of both Akpabio and Governor Eno.
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