FORMER Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has refuted claims that Senate President Godswill Akpabio is receiving medical treatment in London.
Daniel, who met Akpabio during a brief stop in London, said he was there to personally inform the Senate President about his plans to return to Nigeria for the August 16 bye-election in the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency.
The election follows the passing of former House of Representatives Deputy Whip, Adewumi Onanuga.
According to a statement by Akpabio’s media aide, Jackson Udom, Daniel remarked during their meeting: “Your Excellency, the news out there is that you have been indisposed, but seeing you now paints a very different picture. Congratulations, Your Excellency.”
Akpabio thanked Daniel for the visit and expressed optimism that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would retain the seat, citing strong backing from Governor Dapo Abiodun, Daniel, and other party stakeholders in Ogun State.
Commenting on the speculation surrounding his health, Akpabio said: “If you listen to the social media, you will go to war.”