Senate President Godswill Akpabio's daughter, Iniabasi Akpabio, has become a trending topic on social media after a video emerged showing her mobilizing support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027. The footage, which circulated widely on X (formerly Twitter), captures Iniabasi distributing caps and other items to supporters while riding on a bus.
Video Shows Support for Tinubu
In the video, Iniabasi is seen wearing a shirt emblazoned with '2027' and Tinubu's insignia. She hands out caps and gifts to a crowd of supporters, some of whom are heard singing the popular praise song 'Na our mama be this o' in her honor. The scene reflects her active role in the City Boy Movement, a pro-Tinubu group where she serves as director in Akwa Ibom State.
Appointment as Director
Iniabasi's appointment as director of the City Boy Movement was confirmed by the group's national leadership. The move is seen as part of a broader strategy to strengthen grassroots presence and engage youth-focused programs across the South-South region ahead of the 2027 elections. The announcement was made public via a statement, which has since been shared widely online.
Social Media Reactions
The video has sparked mixed reactions from netizens. Some expressed frustration over what they perceive as sycophancy and the erosion of dignity among adults who engage in such political displays. Others criticized the political class for using their children to further their agendas.
- Ogadiiq commented: 'Just wanna find out if all these politicians' children are with us or against us, like this one never ripe.'
- Geetrendmedia wrote: 'The hungry people too know what they are doing. Immediately some have direct contact with the oppressor, they feel like they are among them. Their thinking changes immediately. People don't want change, they just want to change position.'
- PURPLE HEART remarked: 'Even the kids know what their fathers and them all are doing. They find so much glory in it now.'
- BigBird_919 added: 'Same playbook every election by these politicians, and it works. At this point, need to pray against useless citizens.'
Previous Controversy Involving Akpabio
This is not the first time the Akpabio family has made headlines. In a separate incident, Senate President Godswill Akpabio drew reactions after he introduced President Tinubu at the Nigerian Revenue Service Corporate Headquarters in Abuja on April 14, 2026. During his speech, Akpabio referred to Tinubu as 'the man who is blamed for every pregnancy in Nigeria,' a remark that generated significant buzz online.
Additionally, Akpabio recently caused an uproar in a church in Akwa Ibom on Easter Monday when he took an unusual seat at the back of the church to avoid disrupting the service. However, the service was abruptly stopped as congregants rushed to take photos with the Senate president.
