Easter service turns chaotic as Senate President Akpabio sits at back (video)

By Tolulope Oke

A church service at The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Ikot Ekpene Field, turned into an unexpected spectacle on Easter Sunday when Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio (GCON) chose to sit quietly at the back of the congregation.

A video of the event, shared on X by user @IdiongoUdoh, shows that Akpabio declined the reserved front seat for dignitaries, prompting a flurry of reactions from worshippers and church officials.

According to the post, chaos quickly unfolded: choristers left their stand, members paused worship, and phones came out to record the moment. Pastors reportedly begged the Senate President to move forward for a special seat, turning the service into a spectacle before he eventually complied.

“Dear Christians, how did we get here?” the user tweeted, capturing the confusion and energy in the church during the unexpected disruption. The video has since garnered thousands of views, sparking widespread discussion online about protocol, celebrity presence in sacred spaces, and public reactions to political figures attending religious events.

Watch the video below: