Akpabio Returns To Nigeria: The State Of His Health

Senate President Godswill Akpabio returned to the country in the early hours of Monday, putting to rest speculations about his health status.

Akpabio, who arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja around 4 a.m., was received at the presidential wing by senators, aides, and supporters. His return followed weeks of rumours on social media suggesting that he had been critically ill and hospitalised abroad.

Addressing journalists shortly after landing, the Senate President dismissed the claims, insisting he was never sick.

“There’s nothing like such. I’m fit as a fiddle. I only stopped over in London for a short vacation,” he said.

Before heading to London for his vacation, Akpabio attended the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 29 to 31. He explained the purpose of his trip in a statement shared on his official X handle:

“I’M HAPPY TO BE BACK HOME, AFTER A BRIEF VACATION.

This morning at about 4am, I arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport from London. While outside the country, I attended the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva between July 29 and 31st after which I headed to London for a short vacation.

Let me assure Nigerians of robust legislative engagements on our resumption. Our presence at the global parliamentary gathering in Geneva was a strong one. Our voices were heard loud and clear, through my self and my brother and Speaker House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas.

We will continue to work assiduously in the overall interest of our people through effective collaboration with the other arms of government.”

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