From Rome, Senate President Akpabio informs Nigerians that poverty is not a crime. by Citynobs April 28, 2025, 4:37 pm Senate President Godswill Akpabio has told Nigerians that poverty is not a crime. He made the comment in Rome after attending the funeral of Pope Francis last Saturday at the Vatican. Akpabio led a five-member federal government delegation to the event.