Akpabio Declares South-South's Support for Tinubu in 2027

Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom North), the Senate President, declared that all states in the South-South region are now aligned with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and will ensure that no other zone surpasses them in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. Speaking at an APC rally in Benin City, Edo State, Akpabio expressed confidence that the South-South region is united in its support for President Bola Tinubu, stating that the election outcome is already determined in favor of Tinubu.

He urged supporters to mobilize and vote in large numbers for Tinubu and all APC candidates on January 16, 2027. Akpabio, who hails from Akwa Ibom, emphasized the region's commitment to delivering substantial votes for Tinubu, asserting that he has no competitors in the South-South.