Nigeria, Feb. 23 -- Senate President Godswill Akpabio has endorsed his nephew, Ukpong Akpabio, for a second term in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Mr Ukpong, a lawyer, represents Essien Udim State Constituency. He was elected in 2023 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) last June alongside Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom.

In his remark after endorsement, Mr Ukpong thanked Mr Akpabio and President Bola Tinubu for their "love" for the people of the area.

Mr Akpabio announced the endorsement on Saturday in Essien Udim during the APC Local Government Congress, where party chapter executives were elected.

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