The former governor of Akwa Ibom, Senator Godswill Akpabio has spoken on his accident barely six days after he was involved in a car accident on his way to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Ex-Gov of Akwa Ibom says he would rise again
The Senate Minority leader broke his silence from his hospital bed, where he is currently recuperating.
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According to a report by Vanguard Newspaper, Akpabio, who was on Monday, August 31, 2015 rushed to the National Hospital, Abuja, for urgent attention, reportedly left for the United Kingdom aboard a private jet on Tuesday, September 1, 2015.
To douse tension and allay fear, Akpabio who just opened a Twitter account with the handle Sen Akpabio said he would rise again.
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“Though down but not out, I will rise again. I also thank former President, Goodluck Jonathan, members of our party, friends and loved ones for their calls and show of affection. God bless you.
“Thank you Nigerians for your prayers. I appreciate President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President, Bukola Saraki and others for their calls,” he tweeted.
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