Senate President rejects social media claims, says support groups operate independently
The Office of the President of the Senate has distanced Senator Godswill Akpabio from claims circulating on social media alleging his involvement in appointments within a political support group known as Team Akpabio for Tinubu (TAT).
In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President described the claims—attributed to one Hon. Aondoaver Nyakuma—as false and misleading.
According to the statement, Senator Akpabio has no affiliation, operational knowledge, or involvement in the activities, appointments, or internal affairs of any political support group operating under his name.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the President of the Senate has no affiliation with, and no operational knowledge of the internal affairs, appointments, or activities of any political support group, including those operating under the name Team Akpabio for Tinubu,” the statement said.
The office clarified that political support groups are voluntary associations formed independently by their members and do not require the approval or endorsement of the Senate President.
It further stated that Senator Akpabio does not know Hon. Aondoaver Nyakuma and has never appointed him—or anyone else—to any position within any such group.
Addressing speculation about political tension in Benue State, the statement noted that Senator Akpabio maintains a cordial and respectful institutional relationship with the Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, and has no personal or political dispute with him.
The office also emphasized that Akpabio does not represent Benue State in the National Assembly and therefore has no role in the state’s internal political affairs.
“His role as President of the Senate is national, constitutional, and institutional,” the statement added.
The Office of the President of the Senate urged the public and media to disregard narratives attempting to link Senator Akpabio to claims, appointments, or grievances arising from private political support groups.
