BREAKING: Akpabio defects to APC, visits Buhari in London

The Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio, on Sunday visited President Muhammadu Buhari in London. Earlier, two presidential aides confirmed on Saturday that the senator is defecting from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Bashir Ahmad, personal assistant to the president on online media, broke the news of the senator’s visit to the president Sunday morning.

Mr Ahmad posted on his official Twitter handle, photos of Mr Akpabio shaking hands and also posing with Mr Buhari.

Mr Buhari is on a 10-day vacation in London.

Mr Akpabio, who represents Akwa Ibom North West District in the Senate, is a former governor of Akwa Ibom.

PMB with Senate Minority Leader, Sen. Akpabio today in London, the UK. pic.twitter.com/auzgcPyIrY

— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) August 5, 2018

Let me place it on record the support for President Buhari who did something extraordinary. While I was in hospital he called me and said Akpabio we are praying for you. In sha Allah, it shall be well with you. — Sen. Akpabio (PDP) on September 25th, 2015

— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) August 5, 2018