APC Defends The Choice Of Akpabio.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has justified its endorsement of Godswill Akpabio, a former governor of Akwa Ibom, as the senate president of the 10th national assembly. Speaking on Tuesday in an interview with Channels Television, Felix Morka, APC publicity secretary, said the party zoned the 10th assembly leadership positions to reduce the “scope of contention” among aspirants. The APC nominated Akpabio, who is from the south-south, as senate president while Barau Jibrin, senator representing Kano north, was recommended as deputy senate president. Abbas Tajudeen was nominated as the speaker of the House of Representatives, and Benjamin Kalu was recommended for the deputy speaker position. Speaking on the development, Morka said the APC only offers “suggestions” on the leadership structure of the 10th national assembly. He added that the “greater majority” of the aspirants were consulted before the party disclosed its position. “The party is only offering ideas and suggestions