Senate President Godswill Akpabio has attributed his rise to the nation’s number three position to “the special grace of God,” describing himself as the highest-ranked Christian in government. He urged Nigerians to remain committed to service in their faith communities.
Speaking on Saturday during the blessing and official opening of the Regina Coeli Parish Rectory in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Akpabio highlighted his journey from obscurity to political prominence as a testament to divine favour.
“As the most ranked Christian in government, God has specially and graciously transformed and prepared me for the task ahead. I belong to all denominations, but I am lucky and happy to be a Catholic. Most people are in the church without knowing the power of the church,” he said.
Akpabio added: “If God can raise me from a nobody to be the President of the Senate, and by extension, the number three citizen of this great country, He can do it for us all—just position and prepare yourself for His blessings.”
He also encouraged Nigerians to support church projects, noting that even modest contributions carry spiritual significance. “Anytime you contribute as little as 10 kobo to the construction of a church building project and it is completed and put to use, know that God has accepted your contributions,” he said.
The Senate President announced plans to inaugurate a new worship centre within the National Assembly complex in Abuja, inviting Nigerians nationwide to participate.
At the Uyo event, Catholic Bishop of Uyo, Most Rev. John Ayah, commended Akpabio and his wife, Dr Unoma Akpabio, for their support to the church and advised him to disregard detractors, saying, “You are important and that is why they talk about you. It is expected because of your position in today’s Nigeria.”
Akpabio’s remarks come amid renewed focus on Senate unity following claims of leadership plots. Two weeks ago, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele dismissed reports of attempts to impeach Akpabio as “unfounded,” stressing the importance of cohesion and stability in the Senate.
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