Withdraw your son from state assembly if you hate godfatherism — Akpabio tells ex-Senator Effiong Bob

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has challenged politicians who publicly oppose godfatherism but practice it in private, saying credibility in the fight against the phenomenon must be backed by personal example.

Akpabio spoke on Saturday at the launch of The Burdens of Legislators in Nigeria, a book written by former Senator Effiong Bob, at the Nigerian Air Force Conference Centre, Kado, Abuja.

The event was chaired by former Senate President, Senator David Mark.

Reacting to discussions on godfatherism during the event, Akpabio pointed to what he described as contradictions in the stance of some political actors.

“And then, of course, members of the House of Assembly also include the son of a distinguished senator….