Kinsmen of Senate President Godswill Akpabio have dismissed allegations that he made anti-North remarks, describing the claims as misleading and capable of causing political tension.

The group said the interpretation of the comments attributed to Akpabio was taken out of context and misrepresented in some sections of the media and public discourse.

They insisted that the Senate President has consistently promoted national unity and has maintained strong working relationships across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones.

According to the kinsmen, attempts to portray Akpabio as making divisive statements are politically motivated and aimed at creating unnecessary controversy.

The reaction comes amid heightened political sensitivities in Nigeria, where ethnic and regional sentiments often shape public interpretations of political statements.

They urged Nigerians to verify information before reacting to prevent misinformation from escalating tensions within the political space.

The group reaffirmed their support for Akpabio, describing him as a leader committed to national cohesion and legislative stability.