Akpabio Taunts Former Lawmaker Over Godfatherism Stance

During the book launch of "The Burden of Legislating in Nigeria" by former Senator Effiong Bob at the Nigerian Air Force Conference Center in Kado, Abuja, Senator Akpabio publicly criticized a politician for opposing godfatherism. Akpabio accused the politician of hypocrisy, citing inconsistencies in condemning godfatherism while benefiting from it.

He taunted the unnamed former lawmaker, urging him to withdraw his son from the National Assembly if he detests something wrong. Akpabio acknowledged the former lawmaker's son's presence in the legislature but questioned his performance.

The incident highlighted the ongoing debate surrounding godfatherism in Nigerian politics.