Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has denied claims that he collapsed and was taken to a hospital in London for medical treatment. The reports, which emerged from an online news platform, suggested that Akpabio had fallen ill and was flown on a private jet for urgent care.
Akpabio’s communications consultant, Kenny Okolugbo, told reporters that the story was false and classified it as fake news. No further details were provided about the origin of the report or why it was circulated.
The alleged collapse was said to have occurred earlier this month, but the Senate President continues to carry out his official duties in Nigeria. The false report raised public concern, prompting officials close to Akpabio to issue statements clarifying that he remains in good health and has not travelled abroad for medical reasons.
This development comes amid ongoing attention to the activities and health of high-ranking government officials, reflecting the public’s interest in their well-being. The Senate President’s office maintains that he is fit and performing his responsibilities in the legislative chamber without disruption.
The origin of the false report remains unclear, but it has been categorically dismissed by Akpabio’s team, reinforcing that there is no truth to claims of his hospitalization in London.