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   _"Resources that would have been spent on political battles are now being channeled into impactful projects. These include sending Akwa Ibom children on educational exchange programme in the UK, building world-class schools and modern Primary Health Centres, feeding the less privileged, providing housing for the poor and junior civil servants, clearing outstanding pensions and gratuities, constructing more roads and bridges among others. By daring to lead differently, the Governor has been able to fulfill nearly all his campaign promises in the ARISE Agenda within just 15 months._  *By Henshaw NYONG*  Yesterday, while tuning in to a lively radio discussion on one of the local stations, I heard two political analysts dissect the just-concluded Local Government elections in Akwa Ibom. One of the analysts, a seasoned journalist, highlighted a remarkable shift in leadership under Governor Umo Eno. He pointed out that Eno, unlike many of his co-travellers, has chosen a...

Gov. Umo Eno Encourages PDP Ward Leaders to Welcome Back Returning Members In a meeting with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ward leaders in his hometown of Ibiakpan Obotim Ward2 center, Nsit Ubium local government areas, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State emphasized the importance of welcoming all returning members back to the party.  This initiative aims to bolster and strengthen the PDP’s support base and reinforce the party’s presence across the state’s 368 wards.  Governor Eno stressed the importance of these ward gatherings, highlighting them as an opportunity to embrace the increasing number of returnees to the PDP.  He stressed that the party’s responsible for governance and capacity to deliver have attracted many individuals back to the fold, even after the conclusion of the last general election.  The Governor expressed his delight in the increasing number of members returning to the PDP and emphasized that this development showcases the party’s strong...

  APC Defends Akpabio Over Budget Padding The All Progressives Congress has come out to defend the embattled president of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio over the raging issue of padding of the 2024 budget of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.  The Senate padded the budget with a sum of three trillion naira to the chagrin of citizens of the country, who expressed their displeasure over the attitude of the lawmakers to the suffering of the people of the country.  Opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party has asked the Senate President to resign over the matter. The publicity secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba challenged Godswill Akpabio to resign and allow an independent probe into the matter.  However, the All Progressives Congress countered the approach of the PDP to the matter. APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, argued that there is no unusual thing in what Akpabio did and that there is no need to involve the Economic and Financial Crimes Commissio...

Senator Godswill Akpabio has been declared President of the 10th Senate and the Chairman National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.  He scored 63 votes to win his closest rival who scored 46 votes. Congratulations to Uko Akwa Ibom, Senator Godswill Akpabio, says, constituents.

                   Akpabio A charismatic Preacher and Spiritual Leader of Christ Deliverance Ministries, CDM, located at Lagos, His Grace, Prophet Ekong Ituen, is a Seer with a forensics Prophetic Anointing, who speaks the mind of God without minding whose ox is gored. Anybody who does not respect his prophecies does so at his own peril.  The man of God said Sen. Godswill Akpabio is unstoppable. He disclosed this on his Facebook page, Ekong Ituen few hours ago, said . His prophecy is as accurate as compass in finding bearings.     Prophet Ekong Ituen flanged by Sen. Akpabio It read in part, "Let me congratulate Senator Godswill Akpabio ahead of time, because there is a confirmation, affirmation and attestation in the spiritual realm that he is the next Senate President as it is the spiritual that controls the physical." "There is a covenant of leadership upon him. You can't stop a man whose time has come in the calend...

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Uyo, this morning dismissed the petition filed by Ezekiel NYA-ETOK against the election of Pastor Umo Bassey Eno of the Peoples Democratic Party.  The Petition was dismissed on the ground of failure to pay the security for cost upon the filing of the petition. The Tribunal held that the  failure to pay security for cost in election petition renders the petition incompetent. Paragraph 2 of the 1st Schedule to the Electoral Act 2022 stipulated payment of Security for cost in every election petition filed. Paragraph 3 of the Practice Direction 2022 also prescribed payment of Security for petitions.  Thus,Petitioners  had paid N1Million but but sued eleven respondent's. Paragraph 2 (4) of the 1st Schedule is fatal to the petition. Failure to pay is fatal. The petition is dismissed for being incompetent.

           Sen. Godswill Akpabio •  Pan Akwa Ibom Network Drums Support for Akpabio's Senate Presidency Bid • Now is the time to rally round him - Usenobong Akpabio As the date for the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly with the emergence of the leadership of the hallowed chambers ticks, the Pan Akwa Ibom Network has weighed in its support for the Senate Presidency ambition of Sen. Godswill Akpabio. In a Communique issued at the end of a special meeting of the group and published on Nations Newspaper of Friday, June 9, 2023, page 11 , the group identified Sen. Akpabio as a leader who is detribalised,  enjoys wide acceptability, possesses  sensitiveness and commitment to a united and prosperous Nigeria, noting that these values  will engender stability in the National Assembly and fast track the nation's development. Speaking to the Press recently on why the group has rooted for Sen. Akpabio as the next President of the Senate, th...

By IfiokAbasi Abia  Non Indigene Alliance for Peace and Good Governance (NAPGGO),  a sociopolitical and socioeconomic group in Akwa Ibom State has given reasons for endorsing and adopting Pastor Umo Eno, PDP gubernatorial candidate for the forthcoming elections. Speaking during her meeting in Uyo, the Chairman NAPGGO, Dr. Godspower Egbono said as Non Indigenes under the aegis of NAPGGO, they  believe in the vision, pedigree and competence of Umo Eno as an entrepreneur to govern Akwa Ibom State. In his words, "Pastor Umo Eno has served God in various capacity faithfully over the years. He is leading a large congregation, and if he could lead a large church very well, he would lead Akwa Ibom State to her place of pride. "He is the type of Christian that we have been looking for as a leader. There is no doubt in our minds that his leadership will consolidate on the existing peace we are enjoying now, and usher in more prosperity to all Akwa Ibomites and the non indigenes too...

    The coalition of Akwa Ibom gubernatorial aspirants have demanded the immediate cancellation of the April 30th adhoc congress and all primaries held by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa ibom state citing massive irregularities and illegalities. The coalition which members are Obong Ide Owodiong Idemeko, Mr James Iniama, Mr David Okpon and Hon Idoreyin Umoh made this known to newsmen through a press statement tagged “Impunity upon Impunity," in Uyo on Sunday They urged the National Working Committee and National Executive Committee of PDP to cancel the conduct of the gubernatorial primaries in Akwa Ibom State pending the hearing and determination of the reliefs contained in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/606/22.   They further noted that the primaries conducted for the House of Assembly, House of Representatives and Senate positions using the three (3) AD-HOC Delegates per Ward in Akwa Ibom State be immediately invalidated on grounds of its illegality. The press statement fur...

  ...1018 delegates to elect 26 AKHA, 10 Reps, 3 Senatorial, Guber candidate in A'Ibom ...Only elected 3 Ad-hoc delegates per ward, 1 National Delegate per LGA to vote at primaries - Party clarifies By Dan Etokidem The defining moment is here once again as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Akwa Ibom State will on Sunday, May 22, 2022, begin the political process of consolidating her stronghold on the political landscape, a tradition it has maintained since 1999 with the conduct of the House of Assembly and House of Representatives primaries. In a release signed by the party's National Organizing Secretary, Hon. Umar M. Bature, the party directed that going by the letters and spirit of Section 84(8) of the Electoral Act, 2022, "delegates to vote at the Indirect Primaries and National Convention to elect candidates for elections shall be those democratically elected for that purpose only". Based on the provisions, Hon Bature noted that those qualified and eligible t...

                   Cletus  Bassey Priscilla Christopher  Ahead of the forthcoming primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party next week, the State Coordinator of Akwa Ibom Christian Assembly (ACA) and former Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Akwa Ibom State Chapter, Arch Bishop Cletus Bassey has placed a curse on delegates who will betray their consciences for any form of bribery by unordained aspirants. The clergyman placed the spiritual injunction during the prayer meeting of ACA held on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Destiny Chapel International, Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo, with the theme: “Uprooting the Altar of Stagnation”.   Addressing a large crowd of ACA coordinators, pastors and youth leaders from the 31 Local Government Areas of the State, Arch Bishop Bassey noted that they were gathered because God had given them the mandate to speak about the affairs of the State and its political arrangements...

•••Insist Zoning Favours Obot Akara  •••Adopt Pastor Umo Eno for guber Youths in Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara Federal Constituency has called on Hon. Nsikak Umoren to run for the forthcoming 2023 House of Representatives Seat, saying that zoning is in favour of Obot Akara Local Government Area. The youths which came under the aegis of Visionary Leadership Network, and Umoh Eno Supporters, Obot Akara Local Government  Chapter made the called  during Pastor Umo Eno's Consultation with Sen. Chris Ekpenyong on Monday at Ikot Ukana, Obot Akara Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, while also adopting Pastor Umoh Eno as their gubernatorial candidate.  Speaking with journalists, Mr Ukeme Akpan who is the leader of the group,  delightfully described Nsikak Umoren as a renowned business man and philanthropist who loves humanity and has been contributing his quota to the  people of the area.  According to Akpan, Nsikak Umoren is the right man for the G...

  As 2023 general elections draw near the political momentum is gradually gather for different political offices. Below are the Calendar and Political Itinerary for 2022 in Nigeria 1. Consultation continues January : 1-31 2. Intensive consultation continues February: 1-28 3. March: INEC give guideline for aspirants, candidates, parties in respect of congress, primary election and campaign. 4. April: Campaign for Presidential and Gubernatorial elections. 5. May: Party Congresses. 6. June: Party Primary Elections. 7. July: Petitions on Primary elections. 8. August: Court of Appeal hearing on Primary elections conducted. 9. September: Supreme Court verdict on all Primary elections. Candidates & winners for Presidential & Gubernatorial flag bearer of Parties contesting. 10. October: Aggressive campaign by candidates/Parties across the federation. 11. November: Campaign continues. 12. December: Peace Accord signed by all presidential and Gubernatorial candidates. 13. February 20...

  ... As Ward members protest against Udom Inoyo's list The unpopular candidate allegedly nominated by one of the Governorship aspirant, Mr. Udom Inoyo, Mr. Thompson Effiong Akpabio has stalled the inauguration of Ubium South Ward 3, in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area. The crisis started when Mr Thompson was asked to take the welcome remark but was vehemently resisted by angry youths who said he cannot be their leader. They said it was wrong for some persons to sit in the city and impose leaders on them, saying such was unacceptable and will be resisted. Addressing the angry youths and indeed the people of the ward, the MPM Coordinator for Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, Pastor Umo Eno said the team were in the ward to Inaugurate a peaceful driving committee and not for disunity.  He noted that the ward parades responsible and great men in the State, and urged the people of the ward to ensure unity, respect and follow their leaders accordingly. The Coordinator who is the St...

  ..."ADC THE CREDIBLE ALTERNATIVE"  - NWOSU ..."SOCIAL  GOVERNANCE TO BETTER AKWA IBOM'' - NYA-ETOK Ifiokabasi Abia Uyo, Akwa Ibom S tate capital came alive last weekend amid fan fare and pageantry entry of the National Chairman of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu and his entourage to received by Arc. Ezekiel Nya-Etok; Mr. Utip Etiebet, state chairman of ADC among other members of National and State Working Committee of the party welcome him. Speaking at the event, the ADC National Chairman, Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu said ADC is the credible alternative to salvage Nigeria from the shackles of insecurities ranges from terrorist attacks, banditry, herdmen and farmers clash  that spilled blood in various parts of the country, youths unemployment amoni others. According to Nwosu, "ADC is the credible alternative, a newness to Nigeria. If we don't have newness we are in doom. ADC is all about discipline and it's designing on two key ...

..."ADC THE CREDIBLE ALTERNATIVE"  - NWOSU ..."SOCIAL  GOVERNANCE TO BETTER AKWA IBOM'' - NYA-ETOK Ifiokabasi Abia Uyo, Akwa Ibom S tate capital came alive last weekend amid fan fare and pageantry entry of the National Chairman of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu and his entourage to received by Arc. Ezekiel Nya-Etok; Mr. Utip Etiebet, state chairman of ADC among other members of National and State Working Committee of the party welcome him. Speaking at the event, the ADC National Chairman, Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu said ADC is the credible alternative to salvage Nigeria from the shackles of insecurities ranges from terrorist attacks, banditry, herdmen and farmers clash  that spilled blood in various parts of the country, youths unemployment amoni others. According to Nwosu, "ADC is the credible alternative, a newness to Nigeria. If we don't have newness we are in doom. ADC is all about discipline and it's designing on two key ap...

  ...Gives Legislative endorsement to Udom Emmanuel Administrative Block In a no dissenting voice, the fourteen Councillors of the legislative arm of Uyo Local Government at its sitting on 22nd April, 2021, passed a vote of absolute confidence on the Executive Chairman of the Council, Dr. Uwemedimo Udo. The Councillors in a motion sponsored by the House Leader, Hon. Akaninyene Eyo and signed by thirteen others, expressed satisfaction with the tremendous strides the administration of Dr. Udo has achieved so far. The Leader of the 7th Legislative Council, Hon. Ubong Effiong in his remarks said the achievements and healthy relationship of the Executive Chairman with the Councillors in Uyo local government area made them to pass a vote of confidence on his administration. The Councillors at Thursday's plenary also passed a resolution ratifying the naming of the new Administrative Block as 'Udom Emmanuel Administrative Block'. The ratification followed a motion moved by the Hous...

  ...Passes vote of confidence on Udom Emmanuel  Ahead of the 2023 gubernatorial elections to elect a successive governor, the Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Obong Paul Ekpo has entreated indigenes of the State to continue in unity and solidarity to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said being united will enable the emergence of a credible personality to succeed the incumbent, Mr Udom Emmanuel, emphasising that only one person will be elected to man the office.   The immediate past State Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Akwa Ibom State who spoke at the Easter Get-Together of PDP Uyo Senatorial District in Uyo on Thursday, April 15, 2021 said “of course, it’s only one person that we will have as governor, all of us cannot be the governor. “We believe that by the foundation of today, God has blessed the vision and the day will come when one person among us, across all offices shall emerge. “We are not here t...

 "A'Ibom people must know what Government is" - Nya- Etok ... As he Joins ADC  ... Declares for 2023 Nya-Etok Ifiokabasi Abia As the 2023 general elections draw near a renowned Estate Developer and the Pioneer National Chairman of Young  Democratic Party, YDP and The 2019  Gubernatorial YDP Standard bearer, His Excellency, Arc. Ezekiel Nya-Etok has said that Akwa Ibom People must know what government is meant for the people. He gave this assertion when he brief the press at Uyo, yesterday. While charged the Press to be more professional as the fourth estate of the realm. In his words, "There is a section of people who understand government as the management of the people resources in a larger interest of the people. For them what motivate them is how can I manage the resources of the people that can affect them positively. You know who's coming to contest for the office of the governor.  "Whether it is Onofiok Luke. You know him. Whether it is Obong Bassey A...

  The Chairman, Essien Udim Local Government Council, Mr Anthony Luke says his administration will continue from where his predecessor stopped in the project Essien Udim.  The Chairman who stated this during the official handing over/taking over formalities by the outgone Chairman, Hon Raphael Isobara at the Council Secretariat on Monday, 1 up4 December 2020 said he will not abandone the lofty programmes of his predecessor for the good of the people since government is continuum. Luke thanked Hon Isobara for his services to Essien Udim people during his tenure as executive Chairman of the Council and called on him to continue to give the new administration his fatherly advice. The Council boss said his administration is poised to create impact and also promote peace, love and unity among Essien Udim people for sustainable development to take place in the area. He reiterated his resolve to transform and reposition Essien Udim for the prosperity of all indigenes maintained that ...