Akpabio Returns From London, Denies Ill-Health Rumours

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Monday morning returned to Nigeria from a brief vacation in London, United Kingdom, putting an end to speculation about his health.

There had been widespread reports suggesting that Akpabio was critically ill and hospitalised in London. However, his arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 4:00 a.m. dispelled the rumours. He was received at the Presidential Wing by senators, aides, and supporters.

Before his vacation, Akpabio had attended the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva, Switzerland, held from July 29 to 31.

Speaking to journalists on arrival in Abuja, the Senate President assured Nigerians of “robust legislative engagements” when the National Assembly reconvenes. He also defended Nigeria’s strong representation at the International Parliamentary Union meeting in Geneva, promising more dividends of democracy and effective collaboration with other arms of government.

His return comes just a week after Senator Gbenga Daniel, a former Ogun State governor, also dismissed rumours of Akpabio’s alleged hospitalisation in London.