Akpabio links US embassy closure in Nigeria to Iran

Senate President Godswill Akpabio said the U.S. Embassy’s partial shutdown in Nigeria, reported on April 8, 2026, stems from broader global security concerns—particularly tensions involving Iran—rather than any local political issue

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has reacted to concerns surrounding the reported closure of the United States Embassy in Nigeria, attributing such moves to global security fears rather than local political issue. DAILY POST had reported that on Wednesday, 8th April 2026, the United States Department of State had authorised the departure of non-emergency government personnel […] Akpabio links US embassy closure in Nigeria to Iran