Nigeria, May 17 -- Senate President Godswill Akpabio has declared himself as an unopposed candidate for the 2027 senatorial election in Akwa Ibom State.

He also declared President Bola Tinubu and Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State as unopposed candidates for the same general elections in the oil-rich state.

Mr Akpabio, who represents Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District of the state, stated this on Friday, in Ikot Ekpene at the second phase of his constituency briefing and empowerment programme.

The Senate president is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a strong ally of President Tinubu.

Governor Eno, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), first endorsed Mr Akpabio and President Tinubu for the 2027 gener...