Senate President Godswill Akpabio has distanced himself from a planned rally in Akwa Ibom State purportedly organised in his support, calling on security agencies to prevent the gathering.
A statement issued on Thursday- yesterday, March 3 – by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, described the rally as the work of “fifth columnists” attempting to exploit Akpabio’s name for ulterior motives.
“The attention of the office of the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has been drawn to a planned rally purported to be in support of the Senate President and organised by an unknown association by name Progressive Peoples’ Resolution (PPR) and led by one Ubong Idemudo, a known controversial character, slated for tomorrow, 4th April 2025,” the statement read.
Akpabio urged his supporters and residents of Akwa Ibom to disregard the rally and continue with their lawful activities, emphasising that he had no knowledge of any such event.
“The planned rally, from information pieced together, is the handiwork of fifth columnists trying to use the name of the Senate President to achieve their devilish goal,” Udom stated.
He further called on the police and other security agencies in the state to ensure the event does not take place, as it has no official approval from the Senate President.
