Godswill Akpabio is the President of the Nigerian Senate and chairman of the National Assembly, a post he has held since June 2023. A lawyer by training, he was governor of Akwa Ibom State from 2007 to 2015, Senate Minority Leader, and Minister of Niger Delta Affairs before leading the 10th Senate. His decisions on the Senate floor, his feud with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and his role in APC politics ahead of 2027 keep him in the headlines.
This page collects The Trumpet’s Akpabio news, from Senate plenary rulings and political rows to his statements on the economy and security, and updates automatically whenever we publish a new Akpabio story.
What we cover
- Senate leadership and plenary: swearing in new senators, the Electoral Act records row and loan approvals such as the Sokoto–Badagry superhighway
- The Akpabio–Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan dispute, including the Supreme Court appeal, the withdrawn defamation suits and the Sandra Duru audio
- 2027 politics and the APC, from the Senate endorsement for a 2027 return to the row over return tickets and defections in Akwa Ibom
- Allegations and criticism, such as Oshiomhole’s NNPC claims and the Cross River oil wells dispute, with his responses
- His family, travels and public statements, including his wife’s visit to the Senate chamber
Latest Akpabio news
Senate Endorses Akpabio for 2027 Return, Declares Top Leadership Seats Closed to Contest
Nigeria’s Senate has endorsed Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other principal officers for continuity in the 11th National Assembly, declaring…
Amaechi Accuses Akpabio Over Cross River Oil Wells as Wike Takes Charge of Tinubu’s FCT Campaign
Former Rivers State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of…
Cross River IPAC Defends Oil Wells Status, Cautions Akpabio Over Remarks
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Cross River State Chapter, has urged all elected representatives of the state in the National…
Tinubu In France, Shettima In US, Akpabio In Italy: Who Takes Care Of The Citizens?
At a time when insecurity, hunger remains a major concern for millions of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu is in France…
Sandra Duru’s Fresh Audio Reignites Akpabio-Natasha Feud, Raises Questions Over Political Claims
Fresh audio recordings released by US-based activist Sandra Duru, also known as Prof. Mgbeke, have renewed public attention on the…
Akpabio’s Wife’s Visit To Senate Chamber Sparks Controversy
The visit of Mrs. Ekaette Akpabio, wife of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to the Senate chamber has sparked controversy and…
Cross River Landslide: SSDC Begins Disaster Assessment Mission, Akpabio Sympathises With Victims
The Managing Director of the South South Development Commission (SSDC), Ms. Usoro Akpabio, has sympathised with families affected by the…
Akpabio Says Tinubu’s Reforms Will Transform Nigeria
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed strong confidence in the administration of President Bola Tinubu, stating that the country is…
Akpabio Swears In Four New Senators After INEC By-Elections
Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday administered the oath of office to four newly elected senators following their victories in…
Oshiomhole Drops Bombshell on Akpabio’s ‘Personal Interest’ In NNPC, Alleges Daughter’s Juicy Appointment Without Merit
In a no-holds-barred interview on the popular Mic On Podcast hosted by veteran journalist Seun Okinbaloye, Senator Adams Oshiomhole has…
Akpabio denies promising return tickets to APC Senators who lost primaries
President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has dismissed reports claiming that he promised to secure senatorial tickets for lawmakers…
Group to honour Akpabio’s wife, describes her as an asset to Ndigbo
An Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the Igbo Union Ndi Igbo Worldwide, has commended Senate President Godswill Akpabio and his wife, Unoma…
Akpabio backs $516m loan for Sokoto–Badagry superhighway, defends infrastructure borrowing
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has defended the Federal Government’s plan to secure a $516.3 million external loan for the Sokoto–Badagry…
US Embassy actions in Nigeria tied to Iran conflict, Akpabio says
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed speculations that recent actions involving the United States Embassy in Nigeria are tied to…
How I encouraged late Sen.. Mpigi to seek medicare abroad – Akpabio
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio on Saturday recounted how he encouraged late Senator Barinada Mpigi to urgently seek medical attention abroad…
Akpabio news: frequently asked questions
Who is Godswill Akpabio?
Godswill Obot Akpabio is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who has been President of the Nigerian Senate since June 2023. He is a former two-term governor of Akwa Ibom State, a former Senate Minority Leader and a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs.
When did Akpabio become Senate President?
Akpabio was elected President of the 10th Senate on 13 June 2023, defeating Abdulaziz Yari by 63 votes to 46.
Which party does Akpabio belong to?
Akpabio is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC in August 2018.
When was Akpabio governor of Akwa Ibom State?
Akpabio served two terms as governor of Akwa Ibom State, from May 2007 to May 2015.
How old is Godswill Akpabio?
Godswill Akpabio was born on 9 December 1962 in Ukana, Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
What is the Akpabio and Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan dispute about?
In February 2025, Kogi Central senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Akpabio of sexual harassment, which he denied. The Senate later suspended her for six months, and the dispute has since moved through the courts. In January 2026 Akpabio dropped his defamation suits against her and eight others, while taking the suspension case to the Supreme Court.
Will Akpabio remain Senate President after 2027?
In October 2026 APC senators endorsed Akpabio to return as Senate President in the next Senate, declaring the top leadership seats closed to contest. Whether he returns depends on the 2027 elections and the vote of the incoming senators.
Where can I read the latest Akpabio news?
This page updates automatically whenever The Trumpet publishes a story about Godswill Akpabio, so the newest reports always appear in the Latest Akpabio news section.
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