Murder allegation against Akpabio false – Ex-lawmaker

Mr Nse Ntuen, a former member of the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly (Essien Udim), says the  murder allegation levelled against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is false.

Ntuen, in a statement issued in Uyo on Sunday, described the allegation as baseless.

He characterised the claims circulated by Akpabio’s sister-in-law, Mrs Patience Akpabio, as malicious and inconsistent with both the character and public record of Akpabio, having known him for more than 50 years.

Ntuen, also a former Chairman of Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom—Akpabio’s council of origin—said the allegation, which had no foundation, was steeped in personal bitterness and deliberate mischief rather than in any verifiable fact or credible grievance.

“We must never allow a culture of reckless falsehood to replace dialogue and truth. These claims are not merely offensive; they represent a conscious attempt to erode the dignity of honest leadership and to sow unnecessary discord among a people united by shared history and respect,” Ntuen said.

Ntuen aligned himself with the recent resolution of the Greater Akpabio Family, which unanimously expressed confidence in the Senate President and reaffirmed the family’s unbroken unity.

He added that the statement by the family, being the most authoritative voice on domestic matters of this nature, had settled the issue firmly and should be respected as such.

“These spurious attacks are not only affronts to Akpabio’s person but also to the collective reputation of Essien Udim and, by extension, Akwa Ibom and Nigeria,” he said.

He described the allegation as a distraction, especially now that the Senate President is leading the National Assembly in charting legislative frameworks for economic recovery and national renewal.

“It is disappointing that anyone would choose to distract public attention with malicious fiction and self-aggrandisement.

“The public is, therefore, advised to disregard such falsehoods, which serve no purpose other than to inflame passions and divert focus from meaningful governance,” he said.

He commended Akpabio for remaining calm and showing self-restraint in the face of provocation, describing it as evidence of both personal strength and political maturity.

He reaffirmed his loyalty to Governor Umo Eno’s vision of peace and inclusive governance and expressed his continued support for Akpabio as a son of Akwa Ibom.

“We stand with our leader, our brother, and our pride. Those who traffic in falsehood will find that truth is patient but enduring.

“The focus now must remain on the great task of nation-building, to which Akpabio continues to dedicate himself with calmness, clarity, and conviction,” he said.

(NAN)