Nigeria, Sept. 22 -- A Nigerian senator has vowed to support whoever his state governor 'brings up' as his successor, even if the person is impaired.

"Even if you bring a cripple, we will support you to have a good governor for Akwa Ibom State come 2023," the senator, Chris Ekpenyong, said to the Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel, on Wednesday.

Mr Emmanuel was in Obot Akara Local Government Area, where the senator hails from, to inaugurate some projects, including roads constructed by his administration, to mark the 34th anniversary of the state.

Mr Ekpenyong, who is representing Akwa Ibom North West District, assured Mr Emmanuel of political support from "the people."

The senator accused the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill ...