Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed optimism that banditry and insecurity will be defeated in Nigeria by 2026 and beyond. He made this assurance during a prayer and fasting service in Akwa Ibom, urging Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration in tackling these challenges. Akpabio emphasized the importance of unity, citing Jesus Christ's birth as a symbol of redemption, and stated that Nigeria will experience redemption from banditry and insurgency in the new year ¹ ² ³.

He also highlighted the critical role of family in promoting peace and progress, stressing that unity is the foundation of collective success. Akpabio appealed to Nigerians to set aside differences, embrace peace, and foster unity among families, states, and the nation, saying the country can only thrive in an atmosphere of peace ⁴ ⁵.