APC will take over Akwa Ibom and other South-South States in 2027 - Senate President

• Akpabio- APC to conquer remaining South-South States in 2027.
• Akpabio- Outlines APC's 2027 strategy in South-South

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has outlined the All Progressives Congress's (APC) ambitious plan to expand its dominance in the South-South geopolitical zone during the 2027 general elections. [earn]

Currently, the APC governs two states in the region – Edo and Cross River – while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) holds sway in the remaining four: Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta. Akpabio made this known while hosting Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, at his residence in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.

Akpabio emphasized the strategic importance of aligning the South-South with the ruling party, citing his own defection to the APC as evidence of the region's desire for increased influence in national politics. He expressed confidence in the APC's ability to expand its control in the region, attributing this to favorable political winds and the party's commitment to driving development across the South-South. [earn]

Akpabio's statement underscores the APC's determination to consolidate its power in the region. With the 2027 general elections approaching, the party is actively pursuing strategies to gain control of the remaining states.

Governor Okpebholo, who sought Akpabio's counsel on replicating development successes in Edo, acknowledged the progress made in Akwa Ibom and expressed his commitment to learning from Akpabio's experience.

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