Godswill Akpabio's ascent in Nigerian politics culminated in his election Tuesday as the Senate President for the 10th National Assembly, defeating Abdul'aziz Yari with 63 votes against 46 votes.
Born on December 9, 1962, in Ukana Ikot Ntuen, Akwa Ibom State, Akpabio began his journey from humble
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