His Excellency, Dr. Godswill Akpabio has assured the Nigerian House of Assembly that it will continue to carry out it’s legislative roles despite the 2027 electioneering.
The President of the Senate, Dr. Godswill Akpabio made this known recently in a meeting of the APC Critical Stakeholders in Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District, where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, himself and Governor Umo Eno, recieved unanimous endorsement for their return bid to their offices in 2027.
According to a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom which was made available to newsmen, Dr. Akpabio stated that electioneering and legislative duties are not the same and there was no way one could affect or disturb the other.
“We are elected for four years and we are going to work for four years. Anybody that is walking on the tiny rope must be able to do the balancing act. We are politicians and campaigns would start very soon.Campaigns can be fixed in the afternoon or evening while we do our work in the mornings” he said.
” It is not a problem at all and it is not everybody that will go for campaign at the same time becos we belong to different political parties. Nothing will affect legislation. We will continue to make law to take care of the needs of the people. It has never affected the work of the parliament”, he stated.
EmemMaria Ntedodom Offiong nipr.
Deputy Director (Head: Information, Press and Public Relations)
30th August, 2026.
