Akpabio Claims Social Media Critics of Tinubu Are Paid

Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, alleged that individuals attacking President Bola Tinubu and his supporters on social media are financially incentivized. He made this statement on Wednesday during a visit from the Arewa Revival Project, a northern youth group led by Mustafa Ibrahim, which presented him with an award for his contributions to nation-building.

Akpabio encouraged the youth to engage in grassroots mobilization for Tinubu's re-election in 2027, emphasizing the importance of countering misinformation. He defended the administration's economic policies, including tax reforms aimed at reducing dependence on crude oil.

Akpabio asserted that no President since Nigeria's independence has matched Tinubu's achievements and expressed pride in the National Assembly's endorsement of Tinubu for a second term. He also expressed optimism about the imminent establishment of state police, noting that around 30 states have endorsed the constitutional amendment necessary for this development.