Akpabio, Udom also consult with Obj

Just after Senate president, Bukola Saraki paid a visit to consult with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Governor Emmanuel Udom of Akwa Ibom State and his predecessor, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, on Saturday also paid a visit to the Hilltop residence of Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The duo arrived at Obasanjo’s residence in company of a former prelate of the Methodist Church, Nigeria, Dr. Sunday Mbang, and some other state officials.

The team immediately proceeded into a closed-door meeting which lasted about two hours.

Udom, who addressed journalists after the meeting, said he was in Abeokuta to pay homage and to thank Obasanjo.

According to him, he consulted with Obasanjo shortly before the general elections and that his advice paid off.

“I have come to show gratitude and respect for someone whom I regard as a father and whose advice I regard as invaluable and which also contributed to my victory at the polls,” he said.

Akpabio, who also addressed newsmen, declared support for a reduction in the cost of governance in Nigeria.

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