The Supreme Court has restored former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio as the senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Akwa Ibom North Senatorial District.

The Court of Appeal judgment delivered on November 14, 2022 which voided his candidacy was overturned by the apex court

In a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, the Supreme court upheld the ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja which in September last year granted verdict in favour of Akpabio.

Justice Saulawa after reviewing the arguments canvassed by Akpabio said that his appeal was meritorious and allowed.

By this judgment, the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs will contest in the forthcoming senatorial election for his Akwa Ibom North Senatorial District.