Akpabio’s Advice to Wike’s Successor: Grounded Leadership in Focus
Senate President Godswill Akpabio recently faced criticism for his remarks directed at Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the PDP during a burial ceremony in Rivers State.
Akpabio commented on the political dynamics in the state, urging leaders to avoid unnecessary struggles for power and hinting at potential political shifts.
He also took subtle jabs at Fubara’s governance, drawing backlash from the PDP and its supporters, who interpreted his statements as disrespectful and divisive.
The Rivers PDP accused Akpabio of meddling in the state’s politics and called on President Tinubu to caution him against such remarks, which they deemed capable of provoking political crises.
Meanwhile, Rivers APC defended Akpabio, arguing that Governor Fubara’s speech at the event inappropriately mixed politics with a solemn occasion, prompting Akpabio’s response.