The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio, on Friday, declared his intention to contest for the senatorial seat in his district when he vacates the governorship seat in 2015.

Mr. Akpabio stated this on a special edition of 'Sunrise Daily', a programme by Channels Television beamed live from Uyo, the Akwa Ibom capital.

The governor is currently on his maximum second term in office.

"Initially, I thought of retiring quietly back to my village and from politics completely after my tenure during which I have brought uncommon transformation to Akwa Ibom in the last six years.

"But there have been pressures by my people who are yearning for quality representation based on service. I was compelled to reconsider my decision and yield to the people desire by opting to run for the Senate," Mr. Akpabio said.

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