Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has refuted reports that he collapsed and was airlifted to a hospital in London for medical treatment.

Kenny Okolugbo, Consultant on Communications and Strategy to the Senate President, described the circulating reports as false. Speaking in an interview with Daily Post, Okolugbo said succinctly, “It’s a lie, fake news,” without providing additional details.

The clarification follows claims by an online news platform that Akpabio allegedly collapsed on December 10, 2025, and was transported on a private jet to London, reportedly arranged by businessman Aliko Dangote. Sources cited by SaharaReporters also claimed that this is the second instance Akpabio was rushed abroad for medical attention, sparking concerns over his health and capacity to continue leading the Senate.

The alleged medical emergency coincided with the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) interactive session held on Wednesday, from which Akpabio was absent. Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi represented the Senate President at the event.

One source reportedly disclosed that attending medical professionals had advised Akpabio to consider stepping down from his position to focus on his health. Akpabio’s last confirmed public appearance was on December 9, 2025, during the Senate’s approval of President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to the Republic of Benin.

Efforts to verify the veracity of the claims remain ongoing as stakeholders and concerned senators reportedly visited London to monitor Akpabio’s condition.