Senate President Godswill Akpabio alleges online critics of Bola Tinubu are paid, urging northern youths to counter propaganda.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has made a striking political claim ahead of the 2027 general elections. He alleged that social media users attacking President Bola Tinubu and his supporters are receiving financial payments for their critical activities.
The high-ranking official made these remarks on Wednesday in his official office in Abuja. He addressed a visiting delegation from the northern youth organization known as the Arewa Revival Project, which was led by its coordinator Mustafa Ibrahim.
Akpabio urged the youth group to focus on grassroots mobilization instead of engaging with online critics, according to information published by punchng.
Grassroots Mobilization For Tinubu 2027 Re-Election
During the courtesy visit, the Arewa Revival Project presented an award to the Senate President. They honored him for his legislative contributions to nation-building alongside the current leadership of the National Assembly.
In response, Akpabio encouraged the members drawn from the 19 northern states to educate citizens on government continuity. He stressed that the administration is working diligently to stabilize the future and ensure the long-term survival of Nigeria.
He noted that countering online narratives will be challenging because paid critics possess significant time and energy. Nevertheless, he advised the youth to gather locally and present the truth about ongoing government reforms.
Defense Of Economic Policies And Tax Reforms
The Senate President robustly defended the economic trajectory steered by President Bola Tinubu. He specifically highlighted sweeping tax reforms and the dismantling of anachronistic laws designed to modernize the nation.
Akpabio stated that the administration successfully transitioned Nigeria away from a vulnerable mono-economy dependent exclusively on crude oil. He asserted that no previous president has achieved a comparable level of development since independence.
Because of these progressive economic interventions, members of the National Assembly proudly endorsed Bola Tinubu for a second term in office for the upcoming 2027 polls.
Constitutional Amendment And State Police Implementation
Shifting focus to national security, Akpabio addressed ongoing legislative efforts to restructure the country's security architecture. He expressed strong optimism regarding the imminent decentralization of policing systems across the federation.
According to the Senate President, approximately 30 state Houses of Assembly have already endorsed the constitutional amendment. This rapid legislative backing means the creation of a State Police system may materialize within a month.
Akpabio concluded that localized policing will drastically improve security responsiveness, assuring the visiting youths that current security challenges will soon be overcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Godswill Akpabio say about Tinubu online critics?
Senate President Godswill Akpabio claimed that individuals criticizing President Bola Tinubu on social media are being paid to spread propaganda against the administration.
Who is Mustafa Ibrahim?
Mustafa Ibrahim is the coordinator of the Arewa Revival Project, a northern youth organization that recently visited the Senate President in Abuja.
What did Akpabio say about the creation of State Police in Nigeria?
Godswill Akpabio announced that about 30 state Houses of Assembly have endorsed constitutional amendments to introduce a decentralized State Police system to improve national security.
