Akpabio flown abroad for treatment

Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, and Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has been flown overseas for treatment, following a car accident he had on Monday.
The former governor was said to have traveled with about five of his aides.
He flew out on Tuesday from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja in a private jet.
The United States Embassy has confirmed that Akpabio’s convoy collided with a suburban jeep belonging to the mission on Monday.
The Senior Information Specialist in the embassy, Sani Mohammed, said authorities had commenced investigation into the accident.
He said, “A US embassy vehicle was involved in the accident. We are staying in touch with local authorities who are investigating, but I don’t know the condition of the driver and the vehicle.”

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