2027: Akpabio predicts landslide victory for APC in A’Ibom LG
Senate President Godswill Akpabio anticipates a significant victory for the APC in the upcoming elections in Essien Udim, backed by local traditional leaders.
Amended Electoral Act will ensure every vote counts, says Akpabio
Nigerian Senate President Godswill Akpabio asserts that the recently amended Electoral Act will enhance the integrity of elections and ensure that every vote counts by introducing electronic transmission of results.
Nigeria: Ramadan - Akpabio Urges Muslims to Pray for Peace, Practise Compassion
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on Muslims in Nigeria to pray for peace and to practice compassion during Ramadan.
Natasha: Akpabio congratulates senators over Appeal Court judgment
Senate President Godswill Akpabio congratulated senators on the Court of Appeal's ruling that upheld the six-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for alleged misconduct.
[BREAKING] Electoral Act: Senate appoints 12 members to work with Reps
The Nigerian Senate has appointed a 12-member committee to collaborate with the House of Representatives on the Electoral Amendment Act.
Nigeria: Electoral Act - Akpabio Summons Emergency Sitting, Notable Nigerians Kick, NLC Warns
Nigeria's Senate President has called for an emergency session following widespread criticism of amendments to the Electoral Act concerning electronic transmission of results.
Senate to hold emergency sitting Tuesday
The Nigerian Senate has announced an emergency plenary session for February 10, 2026, to address legislative matters following recent amendments related to election result transmission.
Akpabio faults critics of Electoral Act amendment
Senate President Godswill Akpabio defends the current amendments to the Electoral Act, asserting that critics misunderstand the ongoing legislative process.
UPDATED: Senate didn’t reject electronic transmission of results — Akpabio
The Senate clarified that it did not reject the electronic transmission of election results, as asserted by Senate President Godswill Akpabio after passing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill.
Akpabio mocks minority leader as Taraba senators dump PDP for APC
Senate President Godswill Akpabio humorously challenged Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro amidst the defection of two Taraba State senators to the ruling APC, reinforcing the party's strength in the Senate.
Akwa Ibom communities clash over Akpabio’s billboard
Communities in Akwa Ibom are in conflict over the presence of a billboard for Senator Godswill Akpabio, with the Ekid people opposing it due to his non-affiliation with the senatorial district.
Akpabio, Obi, Nnamani, others pay tribute to late Enugu senator
Prominent Nigerian political leaders paid tributes to the late Senator Okey Ezea, honoring him as a principled lawmaker during a memorial service in Abuja.
Suspension row: Natasha asks Supreme Court to dismiss Akpabio’s appeal
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a counter-affidavit at the Supreme Court opposing Senate President Godswill Akpabio's appeal concerning her suspension.