A few hours after the United States of America launched airstrikes in Sokoto, Nigeria’s Northwest, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has predicted the total end to bandit and terrorist activities next year, 2026.
A statement by the Special Assistant to the President of the Senate on Media and Communication, Anietie Ekong, quoted Senator Akpabio as saying, “I want to assure all Nigerians that the new year will usher in renewed peace in our country.”
Akpabio spoke during a prayer and fasting service organized in his honour and that of his family at the Methodist Church Nigeria, Cathedral of Unity, Ukana Ikot Ntuen in Essien Udim Local Government Area.
The Senate President said that with the renewed collaboration with international partners, especially America, insurgency will soon be defeated.
He also enjoined Nigerians to set aside their differences, embrace peace and foster unity among their families, States and Nigeria as a whole.
According to him, Nigeria can only thrive in an atmosphere of peace, stressing:” Nigerians will be redeemed from banditry and insurgency in the new year and beyond.”
Senator Akpabio advised Nigerians, irrespective of political leanings to support the administration of President Bola Tinubu in the fight against banditry and insurgency.
This was even as the wife of the Senate President, Mrs. Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, encouraged family members to set aside personal biases and live together in love.
The head of the Greater Akpabio Family, Chief Ekan Akpabio urged family members to keep supporting Senator Akpabio as a great Ambassador of the Family, Essien Udim LGA and Akwa Ibom as a whole.
He appealed to family members holding political positions to remain connected to their roots and prioritize the welfare of their relatives.
The annual Prayer and Fasting Service, held every December 26, is a time for the Akpabio family to express gratitude and offer thanksgiving to God for His sustenance throughout the year while they also pray for the peace and unity of Nigeria.
