A source told Saharareporters that the governor took delivery of the Mercedes Benz made vans recently after they were customized to his specifications by TAC in Texas.
The vans will join a remarkable fleet of top-of-the-line bulletproof luxury Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) Akpabio already has in his official convoy, making the latest purchase superfluous and insensitive, insiders in the government told SaharaReporters.
The Texas Armoring Company has displayed the luxurious interior of Mr. Akpabio’s latest toy on its Facebook page.
The Akwa Ibom governor, who intends to run for the Senate when his second term ends, has emerged as one of Nigeria’s hardest-spending governors, with a taste for the finest things, while most of his State remains undeveloped. He is also one of President Goodluck Jonathan’s closest confidants, and recently emerged chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, with a mandate to help Jonathan win re-election in 2015.
Insiders say some governors convert some of the luxury possessions into personal items they take with them when they leave office, or give away as presents to friends. >>>CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF HIS SUPER JUMBO VAN<<<
Common sense is indeed not common.
Posted: at 13-03-2013 07:08 AM (12 years ago) | Hero
sprinter at 13-03-2013 09:32 AM (12 years ago) (m)
this is wickedness/Heartless , Using the people money to buy luxury goods, when his people are drying in poverty/No Jobs/Unemployment at all time high, well i don't blame him. na the foolish people wa vote him into office nai i blame. they wont tell me that they didn't see all this coming .......... LOL receive It
Posted: at 13-03-2013 09:32 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie
francktalk at 13-03-2013 10:25 AM (12 years ago) (m)
This is rather unfortunate, because he is among d 3 notable performing PDP governors (aside Ameachi of Rivers and Kwankwaso of Kano). Why has he chosen this ungodly path? He should have channeled d money into more developemental projects that will give d people of his state d real dividend of democracy. Very shameful, Akpabio!
Posted: at 13-03-2013 10:25 AM (12 years ago) | Newbie
potsofgold at 13-03-2013 11:24 AM (12 years ago) (m)
ofcourse the man is very much aware of the northern despiracy to get power back from south south, gej should also be very careful and introduce his own defence mechanism even though except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
Posted: at 13-03-2013 11:24 AM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
This is rather unfortunate, because he is among d 3 notable performing PDP governors (aside Ameachi of Rivers and Kwankwaso of Kano). Why has he chosen this ungodly path? He should have channeled d money into more developemental projects that will give d people of his state d real dividend of democracy. Very shameful, Akpabio!
for get that thing even if he did not buy the car he will bank the money in abroad, they will never use it for good thing, i see no different among them. if only our leaders will spend half of our wealth on us we will not even notice there embezzlement.
Posted: at 13-03-2013 12:30 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
More grease to ya elbow Akpabio!!!! its a crime in 9ija not to steal frm d national cake,,,,spend 2% on d state put 98% 4 pocket,,u betta pass Gorvernors wey dey chop 100%
Posted: at 13-03-2013 12:49 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming
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