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Akpabio’s senate presidency will assuage S’South, says group

National Coalition for Progressive Change (NCPC) has drummed support for the aspiration of Senator Godswill Akpabio to become the next Senate president.

The group noted that his presidency would assuage the South South zone, which is yet to occupy that position since the inception of the fourth republic.

In a statement issued to newsmen, yesterday, in Calabar, the National Secretary, Felix Umeh, said the call became necessary to ensure equity, justice and fair play.

The group said that beyond the issue of zoning, Akpabio is qualified to lead the 10th assembly in view of his administrative and legislative acumen.

NCPC urged those clamouring for Senate presidency from South East to be considerate, disclosing that the region had occupied the position five times…
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