Senator Godswill Akpabio has dumped his good friend and colleague, Senate President Bukola Saraki by resigning his position as the Senate Minority Leader. By this action, Akpabio is no longer part of the Senate leadership.

His media aide, Mr. Jackson Udom said Akpabio’s resignation letter was dated August 4 and was addressed to the Deputy Minority Leader, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha.

“Senator Akpabio thanked the Senate leadership, the minority leadership, all distinguished Senators, his party the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the opportunity to lead the PDP Caucus in the last three years.”

“Senator Akpabio is expected to be received into the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a rally in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State on Wednesday, August 8, 2018.”