Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed interest in returning to the position of governor, saying a constitutional amendment could give him another opportunity to occupy the office.
Akpabio made this known during the inauguration of the PBAT Door-To-Door Movement office in Abuja, where he spoke about the financial benefits enjoyed by governors compared with what political officeholders received in the past.
The former governor of Akwa Ibom State said governors now receive significantly more money than they did during his time in office, making the position more attractive than it was previously.
According to him, the financial resources available to state governors have increased considerably over the years.
Akpabio stated that governors currently receive five times the amount they used to receive when he was in office, suggesting that he would welcome another opportunity to become a governor under the present circumstances.
“Governors are receiving five times of the money that we used to receive. I wish I’m a Governor now, maybe with the constitutional amendment I might still come back,” he said.
Akpabio governed Akwa Ibom State before moving into the National Assembly, where he served as a senator and later became Senate President.
His remarks suggest that he remains open to returning to state-level leadership if constitutional changes create an opportunity for him to do so.
Jake Epelle Criticises Akpabio’s Continued Senate Leadership
Meanwhile, political commentator Jake Epelle has criticised Akpabio over his continued leadership of the Nigerian Senate, arguing that no individual should consider public office a permanent entitlement.
Epelle made his position known during an interview on Channels Television, where he questioned the actions of the Senate President and his supporters.
He maintained that leadership positions in a democratic system must be guided by established rules and constitutional principles rather than personal relationships or political influence.
According to Epelle, the position of Senate President is not a family inheritance, and no politician should assume that they have an unquestionable right to remain in office indefinitely.
He stressed that leadership in the National Assembly should be determined by the rules governing the legislature and the democratic process.
The comments come amid ongoing political discussions surrounding leadership, political influence and the future of public officeholders in Nigeria.
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