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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...

  LG Poll: Dorah Ebong charges Chairmanship candidates on patriotism  The Federal Character Commissioner representing Akwa Ibom State, Obongawan Dorah  Ebong, has charged all the Chairmanship candidates of all political parties that feature in the forthcoming, October 5, 2024 Local Government Election to be patriotic and work for the overall interest of Akwa Ibom citizens. Ebong made this charged  during a one day Critical Stakeholders Engagement  with the theme : "Towards a free , fair and  credible 2024 Local Government Election in Akwa Ibom State" held yesterday in Uyo, Federal Character Boss who was Mother of the day , tasked Chairmanship candidates to embark on life touching projects to raise the standard of living in the rural communities. In her words, "If those contesting for chairmanship position in our various Local Government Areas are not here for the signing of peace accord, it means they're seeking for selfish interest rather than serving , pr...

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.

   Otong The Member Representing Abak State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Elder  Udeme Otong yesterday crippled the member representing Essien udim, Prince Ukpong Akpabio ll and emerged as the speaking speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, AKHA. Report revealed that Rt. Hon. Otong, pulled 20 votes to defeat Prince Ukpong Akpabio, member representing Essien Udim State Constituency, who got 6 votes.  The Speaker elect was nominated by Rt. Hon. Effiong Johnson, member representing Mbo State Constituency while Prince Ukpong Akpabio was nominated by member representing Etinan State Constituency.  Meanwhile, Rt. Hon. Kufreabasi Edidem member representing Itu State Constituency claimed the mantle as the 8th Assembly unopposed as Deputy Speaker. Moreover, Rt. Hon. Udeme Otong is season Parliamentarian and he is returned for a second term while, Hon Prince Akpabio ll is the first timer in the AKHA. The newly elected leadership of  eight Assembly and his contender w...

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...

                   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...

  Akpabio  Youth leaders in the Niger Delta on Sunday applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for vowing to rid the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) of the moral and political rot that has plagued it for so long.   ‘’We are continually inspired by Buhari’s dedication and vision to addressing development issues in the Niger Delta region’’  At a meeting in Warri, the youth leaders praised Buhari for his decision on the concluded forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). ‘’We appreciate every sincere effort made to achieve development in the Niger Delta region’’  They commended Buhari for ordering the release of outstanding NDDC funds and trial of corrupt officials, noting that this creates the momentum which can accelerate progress in the region. ‘’The President’s directive on the completion of all viable projects, which have been abandoned by the NDDC, is a welcome development". Chairman of the Niger Delta Progressives Movement (NDPM)...

  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...

  By Tony Udoh As Nigerians and the global communities continue in the fight against gender base violence, the wife of the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources, Pastor (Mrs) Patience Eno has advocated for increased women participation in politics to better position them to proffer solutions to gender base issues in the continent. Pastor Eno made the advocacy at the African Women in Leadership Organization induction ceremony at Abuja last weekend. The African Women in Leadership Organisation (AWLO) is a not-for-profit organisation with membership that is open to all african women & women of african decent. It brings together female executives, professionals and leaders to further advance the leadership status of women in continent of Africa, by creating an empowering platform and harnessing the synergies of alliance. Pastor Eno who is a member and patron of the organization, said it was not proper for women to struggle and fight to have space in the politic...

  ..."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 ...

                                                            Ibanga ..."PROF ENO IBANGA IS MKPAT ENIN SON AND MUST STAY"  ...A PROPORTIONATE RESPONSE! The National Coordinator of People's Democratic Party, PDP Defenders Nigeria, Obong Cyril Umoren, has   reacted to Media trolling of Prof. Eno Ibanga, Commissioner designate from Mkpat   Enin Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Furthermore, Sometime yesterday, a weak write up with above caption: _*" Mkpat Enin boils, as Prof. Eno Ibanga vows  to install all 14 councillors, LG chairman"*_ made rounds and invaded our social media space and was accredited to faceless baby writers and expectedly so! Very normally dignifying this trend of childish Gambino stunts would have been absolutely unnecessary, except it is! For starters, it essential to set ...

 …Installs Self as Mkpat Enin Political Leader, As Nocturnal Meeting Ends In Chaos* Barring any timely intervention from powers in the state, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area might become a theatre of crisis ahead of the upcoming Local Government polls as the ‘commissioner designate’ from the area, Prof. Eno Ibanga has begun to steer the trouble waters by arrogantly embarking on feudal imposition spree. News broke out this morning that the Acting Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University, AKSU, Prof. Eno Ibanga who goes about bragging that he is ‘the apple of Governor Udom Emmanuel’s eyes’, held a nocturnal meeting last night with skewed session of Mkpat Enin politicians, with the sole agenda of perfecting his bid to personally install all the 14 councilors across the 14 wards of the LGA without the input of the ward leaders of each area. The Professor is said to have also disclosed at the meeting that he will personally install the next Local Government Chairman wi...

 Akinola Ajibola  Mr Mike Igini has indicted his predecessors in Akwa Ibom, saying elections do not hold in the entirety of the state. Igini is the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the (INEC) Independent National Electoral Commission in the south-southern state. He stressed that he has evidence to support his claims, especially as it relates to the 2015 and 2019 general elections. “In that same 2015 in Akwa Ibom, they ‘allocated’ five percent (of votes) to the current President,” the REC alleged during his appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday. He was, however, asked to be mindful of his choice of words and he insisted, “Yes, allocated! Because in Akwa Ibom they don’t do election, they write results.” Igini added, “I have the records, you go there; because when I arrived in Akwa Ibom State, leaders – traditional rulers, religious leaders; all groups came to me but that is not new to me, I was the commissioner in neighbouring Cro...

"For Abubakar Malami to have a complete work, let him tell Nigerians that hiring of private guard is illegal. Let him tell us that fencing a building or purchase of generating sets are also illegal as well. Let him know that as big men exist and protected by army ,police and others, we at the lowest rung of the ladder must be allowed to live our lives, we too must be protected and Amotekun is for this purpose, because FG has failed us”. He pointed out that the inability to secure the lives of the people by conventional security outfits signposted that Nigeria is now a completely failed state.

BETWEEN AKPABIO'S LEGACIES AND UDOM'S 700K. 99% of the government presence in Essien Udim local government were done by the Senator Godswill Akpabio administration.Akpabio built and commissioned not less than twenty quality roads, hospital, a federal pyrotechnic, a Mobile Police Barracks and many other projects in the area. Everything that is something and everybody that is somebody there was made by the Senator Godswill Akpabio administration.  The present PDP government in the state has no ongoing, failed, abandoned nor completed in the area. Instead of doing life touching projects in the local government, the failed PDP government in the state could only send the sum of seven hundred thousand naira to buy the conscience of the people of the area for the rerun elections fixed to hold on the 25th January 2020 there. It is obvious that PDP apologists in the local government have no shame and conscience. They can't point at any project in the area done ...