A prominent Akwa Ibom elder, Chief Nse Ntuen, has condemned and dismissed recent false allegations and verbal attacks directed at Senate President Godswill Akpabio, describing them as baseless and malicious.

In a statement, Chief Ntuen, who has known Akpabio for over 50 years and serves as Honorary Adviser to Governor Umo Eno, said the claims made by Akpabio’s sister-in-law, Mrs. Patience Ibanga Akpabio, stem from personal bitterness and deliberate mischief.

“The allegations, which have no foundation in fact or reason, stem from personal bitterness and deliberate mischief rather than any verifiable truth or genuine grievance,” Ntuen said.

He lamented that such behavior undermines public decency and the values of Akwa Ibom people, warning that “reckless falsehood must never replace dialogue and truth.”

Ntuen aligned himself with the resolution of the Greater Akpabio Family, which reaffirmed its confidence in the Senate President and declared the family’s unity unbroken.

He commended Akpabio’s composure and restraint amid provocations, describing his silence as “a mark of personal strength and political maturity.”

“In an age where instant reaction often replaces reflection, the Senate President has shown that calm focus remains the highest form of leadership,” Ntuen said.

He urged Nigerians to disregard the falsehoods, describing them as attempts to inflame passions and divert attention from meaningful governance.

“Leadership is not theatre; it is service. Senator Akpabio’s calm disposition and tireless efforts at the helm of the 10th Senate continue to yield tangible results for Nigeria,” Ntuen stated.