Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied reports that he promised to secure automatic senatorial tickets for lawmakers who lost their party primaries, calling these claims misleading. His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, clarified that Akpabio merely expressed sympathy to affected senators and assured them that the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership is working to resolve primary election disputes. Akpabio emphasized his commitment to party discipline and due process, stating he would not interfere with party autonomy or make unauthorized commitments. Additionally, Akpabio advised against a public probe into the military at this time, advocating for closed-door engagements and support for security agencies instead.