BIG STORYPolitics · Port Harcourt
Senate President Akpabio predicts APC sweep in South-South
Updated 07:37 WAT, · first published 7 Nov 2026, 20:58 WAT · 4 outlets reporting
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, said the All Progressives Congress will win the South-South zone in the January 16, 2027 elections, according to The Whistler. He made the comment at the Rivers State Rainbow Coalition rally in Port Harcourt, The Sun reported. Akpabio added that Rivers State is likely to lead the zone, delivering President Bola Tinubu and other APC candidates, as noted by the New Telegraph.
What we know
- Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, made the prediction
- He spoke at the Rivers State Rainbow Coalition rally at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt
- He forecasted an APC sweep of the South-South geopolitical zone in the Jan 16, 2027 elections
- The prediction was reported by The Whistler, The Sun and New Telegraph
Why it matters: The prediction concerns the Jan 16, 2027 general elections
Sources
- 2027: Akpabio Predicts Total Victory For Tinubu In South-South – The Whistler,
- 2027: Akpabio predicts APC sweep in South-South, with Rivers leading – The Sun,
- 2027: Akpabio Predicts Total Victory For Tinubu In S’South – New Telegraph,
- 2027: AKPABIO ENVISAGES TINUBU’S VICTORY IN SOUTH SOUTH REGION – The Tide,
Updates
- – Now also reported by The Tide
- – No longer developing - story consolidated
- – Story published - 3 outlets
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