Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed speculation that he was critically ill during his recent trip abroad, clarifying that he only took a short vacation in London.
Akpabio returned to Nigeria on Monday morning through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, where he appeared in good health. He was welcomed at the Presidential Wing by senators, aides, and supporters.
“There’s nothing like such. I’m fit as a fiddle. I only stopped over in London for a short vacation,” he told journalists upon arrival.
The clarification follows social media reports claiming the Senate President had been hospitalised in London. Akpabio described the rumours as unfounded and the work of mischief-makers.
He explained that after participating in the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva, Switzerland, held from July 29 to 31, he proceeded to London for a brief rest after what he called a demanding legislative year.
Akpabio also assured Nigerians of more robust parliamentary activity when the National Assembly reconvenes. He highlighted the importance of Nigeria’s strong representation at the Geneva conference and pledged closer collaboration among the legislature, executive, and judiciary to strengthen democratic governance.
