NGGodswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, stated that he was in the 'wrong party' during his time in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), claiming he found his political home after defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made these comments during the inauguration of access roads in the Federal Capital Territory, marking President Bola Tinubu's third anniversary in office. Akpabio responded to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, who had previously called him an 'uncommon performer' in the PDP. Akpabio urged APC members to disregard this remark, stating it referred to a period before the APC was formed. He explained that he had served over seven years as governor of Akwa Ibom State before the APC was established in 2014 and felt compelled to join a 'progressive family.' Akpabio acknowledged Wike as the 'national leader of the winning faction' of the PDP, noting the party's fragmentation. Earlier, Akpabio recalled Wike's visit to Akwa Ibom during his tenure as governor and highlighted Wike's achievements as Rivers State governor.
Bias read (Center): The article presents Akpabio's statements without overtly favoring either the APC or PDP. It includes direct quotes from Akpabio and references his political transition, while acknowledging Wike's perspective. There is no evident bias toward one party over another, and the framing remains neutral.
Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 70): Factuality is high as the article accurately reports Akpabio's statement about being in the 'wrong party' during his time in PDP and his subsequent defection to APC. It provides context about his political career and quotes him directly. Objectivity is lower due to the emotional tone in Akpabio's st
