Senate President Godswill Akpabio revealed that opposition criticism serves as his key indicator of successful legislation laws.
He confidently stated knowing a law is right when foes strongly oppose its passage and implementation.
According to reports, Akpabio made the remark while addressing guests in Uyo during a reception held in honour of the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu.
Akpabio: Opposition in Total Confusion Until 2027 Elections
Senate President Godswill Akpabio declared that Nigeria’s opposition parties face ongoing confusion amid current political dynamics.
He predicted their disarray will persist right up until the decisive 2027 general elections conclude nationwide.
According to him: “Each time we make laws and the opposition frowns, I get excited that I’ve made the right law.
Akpabio Slams Opposition: Campaigns Jump INEC’s 2026 Gun
Senate President Akpabio criticized opposition parties for jumping the gun on campaigns before INEC’s August 2026 timeline.
This premature action, he argued, reveals deep internal disarray and lack of strategic coordination in their ranks.
“While we are moving around Nigeria, consulting and campaigning, many of them are still trying to form their political party.
“They haven’t even finished registration, and they would continue in confusion till 2027 election is over. Instead of putting their houses in order, they’re breaking up,” he said.
Akpabio Blasts Opposition: Deep Divisions Ahead of Elections
He highlighted ongoing internal leadership disputes as prime evidence of their weakening unity and organizational chaos.
“You see a man who formed Labour Party, they had millions of votes, today they can’t have a hundred thousand votes, because Labour Party is distressed.
“They have different leadership. Some in the North, some in the South, some West, some in the East.
“See then, PDP that used to be one, now struggling to have five different offices in Abuja, with about four Secretaries. Who would sign their forms?” he said.
