Senate President Akpabio: “Nigeria Will Be Unrecognisable After Tinubu’s Seven-Year Term”
Abuja, July 3, 2024: Senate President Godswill Akpabio, in a recent address, confidently stated that Nigeria would undergo significant transformation by the end of President Bola Tinubu’s seven-year tenure, suggesting that Tinubu will secure a second term in office.
Key Highlights:
- Optimistic Outlook: Speaking during the flag-off ceremony of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja, Akpabio urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and supportive of the Tinubu administration, assuring that the current challenges would be resolved.
- Transformation Vision: “I have no doubt that by the time the president is through with his tenure in the country, seven years from today, many people will not recognise FCT, they will not recognise Nigeria again,” Akpabio stated. He drew parallels to Tinubu’s achievements in Lagos, suggesting similar success on a national scale.
- Call for Prayers: Emphasising the need for collective support, Akpabio said, “Let us continue to pray for him and be hopeful that the challenges you see today, tomorrow, you will see them no more.”
- Praise for Tinubu and Wike: Akpabio commended President Tinubu for appointing former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, describing Wike as “a square peg in a square hole.”
Previous Controversy:
- National Anthem Comment: Akpabio has made controversial remarks in the past, such as attributing Nigeria’s heightened banditry and insecurity to the old national anthem.
Project Details:
- Kugbo Bus Terminal: The newly inaugurated project aims to enhance transportation infrastructure in the FCT, catering to residents and visitors alike. Akpabio highlighted this as a significant achievement of the Tinubu administration, reflecting its commitment to development.