Senate President Akpabio Issues Apology to State Governors Over N30 Billion AllegationLast week, Senate President Godswill Akpabio issued a statement through his media office, extending apologies to the 36 state governors.
This apology comes after Akpabio’s earlier accusation that the governors had received N30 billion from the Federal Government to address the food crisis in the nation.
Akpabio’s decision to retract his earlier statement may have been influenced by a conversation reportedly held between him and President Bola Tinubu in May of the previous year.
During this discussion, President Tinubu mediated tensions between Akpabio and a prominent Northern senator, who had initially been hesitant to support Akpabio for the senate presidency.
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The Northern senator, acknowledging President Tinubu’s intervention, pledged support to Akpabio but cautioned that Akpabio’s actions could potentially lead to his downfall.
President Tinubu echoed this sentiment, indicating that he would not intervene if Akpabio’s actions provoked backlash, leaving Akpabio to face the consequences alone.
These revelations have weighed heavily on Akpabio, particularly as reports emerged of senators opposed to his leadership seeking support from governors.
Recognizing the potential threat, Akpabio chose to extend apologies to the governors, perhaps as a strategic move to navigate the political landscape amidst rising tensions.
