By George Ozalla
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has returned to Nigeria after a brief vacation in London, putting to rest speculation about his health. Akpabio arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja around 4 a.m. on Monday, where he was welcomed by fellow senators, aides, and supporters.
The Senate President had been the subject of intense speculation on social media, with many questioning his health following his temporary absence from public engagements. However, Akpabio has since debunked the rumors, describing the reports as baseless and without merit.
Upon his return, Akpabio expressed his gratitude to Nigerians for their concern and support, assuring them that he is fit and ready to resume his duties as Senate President. He promised robust legislative engagements, reassuring Nigerians of the Senate’s commitment to effective governance.
Akpabio’s return has been seen as a boost to the Senate’s morale, and his promise of robust legislative engagements is expected to reassure Nigerians of the Senate’s commitment to effective governance. The Senate President’s detour to London from Geneva, where he attended the 6th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, had sparked speculation about his health, but Senator Gbenga Daniel, a former Governor of Ogun State, had earlier debunked the rumors, describing the reports of Akpabio’s hospitalization as false.
