Just months after purchasing a $45 million dollar jet, and a few days after recklessly doling out several thousands of dollars to Nigerian music star, 2Face and his wife, Akwa Ibom State Governor Godswill Akpabio has taken possession of several bulletproof sprinter luxury vans from US based Texas Armoring Corporation (TAC).

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.

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this car no fine.

***RUBBISH***

no be for road this car go pass, abi the car dey fly?

He doesn't care about aesthetics, his own is to be safe and free from gunshot.

That's wat too expensive though, he is afraid of death


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The interior nice wella but to the topic, Akpabio loves luxury and it doesn't fit him right now as a governor. He should wait to leave office first before acquiring them.

This car looks like aeroplane that doesn't patronize the airport and uses atmosphere as its suspending agent. Cool is its name!

Why does he have to buy a car with a bullet proof. Iwa omo ni o n mu omo se okigbe (na the pikin behavior dey make am do charm wey no go allow cutlass penetrate).

Moral: good governance is more secured that bad governance when power is relinquished

9jii.:
this car no fine.

SEE WHAT POVERTY HAS DONE TO YOUR EYES

Omo this one na private road jet ooo. See interior

This Governor has got taste, the interior is superb. Its amazing, I do not mind buying such although not bullet proof, but the aesthetics is glorious.

He needs adequate space to fcck them b**itches

Obviously, this is a thinking Governor. Observe how this is actually a BUS, unlike the bullet-proof SUV (Range Rover) that Fashola bought for himself and Tinubu last year. I remember Fashola's publicity stunt at the Lekki Prison Gate, paying tolls by leaning out of his self-driven Range Rover. That was one of 4 cars he bought for himself and Tinubu.

Akpabio has worked, and he should enjoy the perks of office. At least, it's not a personal car. It's an official bus, meaning he wants to protect other government functionaries apart from just himself. In Lagos, dem no send. The range rovers are for the houseboyish governor and his master at Bourdillon.

Nigerian money have suffered in the hands of these greedy polithiefcians smh

JIGHU:

SEE WHAT POVERTY HAS DONE TO YOUR EYES

:-D LOOOOL!!

Anyway, I think the interior is classy, as per official standards! As per use of funds, God dey!

9ja moni oooooo!!!!!!!

He will perish in this car if he does not stop this brazen Waste of public fund at the expense of the impoverished masses. No be him buy private jet? Dash tuface motor wey e no need?

Nigerians have so suffered that this kind of MADNESS by a serving politician looks like an achievement. It is well

djustice: Obviously, this is a thinking Governor. Observe how this is actually a BUS, unlike the bullet-proof SUV (Range Rover) that Fashola bought for himself and Tinubu last year. I remember Fashola's publicity stunt at the Lekki Prison Gate, paying tolls by leaning out of his self-driven Range Rover. That was one of 4 cars he bought for himself and Tinubu.

Akpabio has worked, and he should enjoy the perks of office. At least, it's not a personal car. It's an official bus, meaning he wants to protect other government functionaries apart from just himself. In Lagos, dem no send. The range rovers are for the houseboyish governor and his master at Bourdillon.

what a senseless analogy.so a governor should be free to spend government funds recklessly simply because he has "worked".was this expense provided for in the budget of akwa-ibom?

djustice: Obviously, this is a thinking Governor. Observe how this is actually a BUS, unlike the bullet-proof SUV (Range Rover) that Fashola bought for himself and Tinubu last year. I remember Fashola's publicity stunt at the Lekki Prison Gate, paying tolls by leaning out of his self-driven Range Rover. That was one of 4 cars he bought for himself and Tinubu.

Akpabio has worked, and he should enjoy the perks of office. At least, it's not a personal car. It's an official bus, meaning he wants to protect other government functionaries apart from just himself. In Lagos, dem no send. The range rovers are for the houseboyish governor and his master at Bourdillon.

Click LIKE if u think the above is A desperate attempt to justify RUBBISH- premise is faulty; conclusion is also not well supported!!!

He's a confidant to president Jonathan,chairman of PDP governors' forum coupled with the support of gullible folks that will yarn shiit like "it's our oil money" "let him enjoy,he has worked" and so on,I have nothing else to say than to siddon dey look while the poor people of Akwa ibom lavish in abject poverty amid the extravagance lifestyle of their son whom they VOLUNTARILY elected as their governor.

Akwa ibom O ni baje o.

Acquiring wealth with state funds at the expense of development! Hmmm... Though EFCC and ICP too will treat your case with levity but God won't.

have you just choosen to remain stupid? some gay s using state funds to buy inneccssities and you are here rationalising it....fool!!!

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The car belongsto the government not him. If he bought it, that means there must be a need for it.

De first tym is saw dis ride ws in TI's show on mTV base,...he uses it as a family tour mini bus,I agree de car no fine for outside,but de luxury inside pass range rover sport,it is built for xtreme comfort,me goo like make long trip wit 1 of dese not de normal toyta bus or sienna.lol

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He's a confidant to president Jonathan,chairman of PDP governors' forum coupled with the support of gullible folks that will yarn shiit like "it's our oil money" "let him enjoy,he has worked" and so on,I have nothing else to say than to siddon dey look while the poor people of Akwa ibom lavish in abject poverty amid the extravagance lifestyle of their son whom they VOLUNTARILY elected as their governor.

Akwa ibom O ni baje o.

So how much is the bus ?

djustice: Obviously, this is a thinking Governor. Observe how this is actually a BUS, unlike the bullet-proof SUV (Range Rover) that Fashola bought for himself and Tinubu last year. I remember Fashola's publicity stunt at the Lekki Prison Gate, paying tolls by leaning out of his self-driven Range Rover. That was one of 4 cars he bought for himself and Tinubu.

Akpabio has worked, and he should enjoy the perks of office. At least, it's not a personal car. It's an official bus, meaning he wants to protect other government functionaries apart from just himself. In Lagos, dem no send. The range rovers are for the houseboyish governor and his master at Bourdillon.

Mumu. You don enter one chance.

Akshow: He will perish in this car if he does not stop this brazen Waste of public fund at the expense of the impoverished masses. No be him buy private jet? Dash tuface motor wey e no need?

fruit of bad governces

okay he is blowing state money,
he knows how it goes.
he will get chased by EF*C for a few days and appear in the news.
and enjoy the free publicity.
and varnish for a while only to appear again as a government official.
dem go still vote am again.
abi no be naija we dey ?

djustice: Obviously, this is a thinking Governor. Observe how this is actually a BUS, unlike the bullet-proof SUV (Range Rover) that Fashola bought for himself and Tinubu last year. I remember Fashola's publicity stunt at the Lekki Prison Gate, paying tolls by leaning out of his self-driven Range Rover. That was one of 4 cars he bought for himself and Tinubu.

Akpabio has worked, and he should enjoy the perks of office. At least, it's not a personal car. It's an official bus, meaning he wants to protect other government functionaries apart from just himself. In Lagos, dem no send. The range rovers are for the houseboyish governor and his master at Bourdillon.

you are the cause of nigeria problem...so fashola isn't thinking and hasn't worked. I can sense your pain,fashola banned you from riding your motorcycle in lagos and to make it worst for your miserable life,he closed your shop @ ladipo for poor sanitation. Pe le my chum. Go back to your state,apa bio is waiting for you.

I hear say dis ride qet ATM machine...money is talkinq