The Digest:
A deeply personal and political crisis has erupted as Pat Akpabio, the sister-in-law of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has publicly accused him of being responsible for unresolved killings during his tenure as Governor of Akwa Ibom State. In a viral video, she issued a stark warning and threatened to release more damaging information, intensifying a family feud that reveals the turbulent undercurrents of power and its legacy.
Key Points:
- Pat Akpabio accused the Senate President of involvement in past killings in Akwa Ibom.
- She threatened to challenge him in the 2027 senatorial election.
- The attack highlights a complete disintegration of the once-powerful Akpabio family.
- Akpabio’s spokesperson dismissed the allegations, urging her to report to the security agencies.
- He stated the Senate President is "too busy" to respond to "attention-seeking" claims.
- Past political figures have corroborated claims of a violent atmosphere during Akpabio's governorship.
- A UK-based ally of the family has endorsed Pat Akpabio's boldness.
Sources: Premium Times
