11th Senate: ‘No vacancy’ — Senators endorse Akpabio as Uzodinma chances get slimmer

Some senators person thrown their value down Godswill Akpabio to instrumentality arsenic Senate President successful the 11th National Assembly, saying the spot is not vacant.

The improvement could constrictive the chances of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who is besides aspiring to the position.

The endorsement came aft Akpabio spoke during plenary connected Thursday, pursuing disapproval of his comments connected a termination prevention measure a time earlier.

During statement connected the Suicide Prevention Bill 2026, sponsored by Asuquo Ekpenyong, legislator representing Cross River South, connected Tuesday, Akpabio had said immoderate young radical see termination due to the fact that they judge 7 virgins await them successful the afterlife.

The remark drew backlash, with critics accusing the Senate President of attacking Muslims.

Responding connected Thursday, Akpabio said debates successful the enclosure should not beryllium seen arsenic attacks connected immoderate spiritual group.

He said helium was disquieted that comments made during debates were being taken retired of discourse connected tv and utilized for governmental purposes.

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