Godswill Akpabio
NigeriapoliticianMaleb. 19626.6Global Dominance: 0.02%Godswill Akpabio is the Senate President of Nigeria, who acknowledged Senator Ned Nwoko's defection during a plenary session, reflecting the growing influence of the APC in Delta State.
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Godswill Akpabio is the Senate President who endorsed the proposal for manual voting during the constitutional amendment exercise.
State Police Bill Lands in State Assemblies for ApprovalNigeria· 2026-06-25
Godswill Akpabio swore in four newly elected senators following their victories in the recent by-elections.
Akpabio Swears In Four New Senators After By-ElectionsNigeria· 2026-06-24
Godswill Akpabio is the Senate President who appealed to lawmakers to reconsider the decision on allowing governors into the chamber.
Senate Begins Voting on State Police Creation in NigeriaNigeria· 2026-06-24
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the passage of the legislation after lawmakers overwhelmingly backed the proposal during plenary.
Senate Passes State Police Bill, Empowers GovernorsNigeria· 2026-06-24The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project filed the suit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas.
Senators Not Responsible for Vehicle Procurement, Says SpokeNigeria· 2026-06-24
Senator Godswill Akpabio rallied his colleagues to ensure full attendance as the National Assembly prepares for a consequential constitutional vote.
Senate to Vote Today as Tinubu TransmitsNigeria· 2026-06-24
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, made this known during Tuesday’s plenary.
Tinubu Sends State Police Bill to Senate for AmendmentNigeria· 2026-06-23
Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the death of Yaya Tongo during the emergency plenary session.
Senate Adjourns Emergency Plenary Over Rep's DeathNigeria· 2026-06-23
Senate President Godswill Akpabio is suspected by Adams Oshiomhole of being biased.
Oshiomhole, Akpabio Tension Sparks Political DebateNigeria· 2026-06-19
Godswill Akpabio is the Senate President who urged senators to formally challenge the amendment on the floor.
N'Assembly May Shift 2027 Presidential Poll Date to Feb 13Nigeria· 2026-02-16
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, is expected to preside over the plenary.
Senate Reconvenes Amid Uproar Over Electoral Act AmendmentNigeria· 2026-02-10
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, denied Akpoti-Uduaghan the opportunity to speak during plenary.
Appeal Court Affirms Natasha Akpoti Suspension by SenateNigeria· 2026-02-09
Godswill Akpabio is the President of the Senate who directed the reconvening of plenary.
Senate Faces Protests Over Electoral Act Amendment BillNigeria· 2026-02-09
Senate President Godswill Akpabio defended the Senate's decision regarding the electronic transmission of results.
Electoral Act Amendment Based on Supreme Court RulingNigeria· 2026-02-08
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has defended the Senate’s ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act.
Akpabio Faults Critics of Electoral Act AmendmentNigeria· 2026-02-08
Godswill Akpabio announced the decision to establish a committee to synthesise lawmakers’ views on the Electoral Act amendment bill.
Nigerian Senate Resumes Debate on Electoral Act AmendmentNigeria· 2026-02-02
Senate President Godswill Akpabio was criticized by Ndume for dismissing the claims regarding the tax law.
Reps dismiss Ndume's tax law falsification claimsNigeria· 2026-02-01
Senate President Godswill Akpabio was also among the senior officials targeted in the alleged coup plot.
Nollywood Actor Arrested Over Failed Coup Plot in NigeriaNigeria· 2026-01-31
The development regarding the bill was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio at plenary on November 18, 2025.
Farmers Seek Update on Nigerian Cocoa Board Bill from TinubuNigeria· 2026-01-30
Godswill Akpabio announced the formation of a committee to review the Electoral Act.
Senate forms panel for high-stakes Electoral Act reviewNigeria· 2026-01-30
Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the formation of a committee to review the Electoral Act.
Senate forms 7-man committee for Electoral Act reviewNigeria· 2026-01-29Godswill Akpabio is the President of the 10th Senate and attended the funeral of Senator Godiya Akwashiki.
Akpabio, governors, others attend Nasarawa senator Akwashiki’s funeralNigeria· 2026-01-17
Senate President Godswill Akpabio laid a wreath at the cenotaph.
Tinubu, govs mark Armed Forces Day across NigeriaNigeria· 2026-01-16
Godswill Akpabio is the Senate President who has been called upon to join the African Democratic Congress.
ADC courts Jonathan, Saraki for 2027 political allianceNigeria· 2026-01-14
Godswill Akpabio is the Senate President who has been invited to join the African Democratic Congress.
ADC Woos Jonathan & Saraki in New Expansion Drive for 2027Nigeria· 2026-01-13Godswill Akpabio is the President of the Senate who directed the re-gazetting of the Acts.
Nigeria Tax Laws to Be Re-gazetted Amid Alteration ClaimsNigeria· 2025-12-26
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, read the letter announcing Onyesoh's defection during plenary.
Senator Onyesoh dumps PDP for APC, citing party impunityNigeria· 2025-12-25
Senate President Godswill Akpabio approached the Supreme Court over the legal battle arising from the suspension of the Kogi Central senator.
Natasha shares Christmas rice with constituents in KogiNigeria· 2025-12-24
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has renewed hope for the creation of Ibadan State.
Akpabio Backs Creation of Ibadan State on Visit to LadojaNigeria· 2025-12-22
Godswill Akpabio has approached the Supreme Court over the legal battle arising from the suspension of Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Akpabio takes Natasha suspension case to the Supreme CourtNigeria· 2025-12-22