Akwa ibom news politics

Here are some recent news and updates on politics in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria:

Governorship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed March 11, 2023, for the governorship election in Akwa Ibom State. (Source: Vanguard)
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its candidate, Akanimo Udofia, for the election. (Source: The Nation)
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also announced its candidate, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, for the election. (Source: ThisDay)

State Assembly Election

The INEC has fixed March 11, 2023, for the state assembly election in Akwa Ibom State. (Source: Vanguard)
The APC has announced its candidates for the election, while the PDP has also announced its candidates. (Source: The Nation)

Corruption Allegations

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former Commissioner for Finance in Akwa Ibom State, Nsikan Nkan, over alleged corruption. (Source: Premium Times)
The EFCC has also arrested a former Permanent Secretary in the state, Ephraim Inyang, over alleged corruption. (Source: ThisDay)

Infrastructure Development

The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced plans to construct a new international airport in the state. (Source: Vanguard)
The state government has also announced plans to construct a new secretariat complex in Uyo, the state capital. (Source: The Nation)

Security

The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced plans to establish a new police command in the state. (Source: ThisDay)
The state government has also announced plans to establish a new vigilante group to complement the efforts of the police. (Source: Vanguard)

Other News

The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced plans to establish a new university in the state. (Source: The Nation)
The state government has also announced plans to establish a new polytechnic in the state. (Source: Vanguard)

Please note that these are just some of the recent news and updates on politics in Akwa Ibom State, and may not be exhaustive.