Akwa ibom political news
Here are some recent political news from 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 governorship election. (Source: The Nation)
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also announced its candidate, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, for the governorship election. (Source: Premium Times)
Party Primaries
- The APC held its governorship primary election in Akwa Ibom State, and Akanimo Udofia emerged as the winner. (Source: Leadership)
- The PDP also held its governorship primary election, and Udom Gabriel Emmanuel emerged as the winner. (Source: This Day)
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: Punch)
- The EFCC has also frozen the accounts of some government officials in the state over alleged corruption. (Source: The Nation)
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 upgrade the Uyo-Aba Road to a dual-carriage way. (Source: This Day)
Security
- The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced plans to establish a new police command in the state. (Source: Leadership)
- The state government has also announced plans to increase the number of security personnel in the state. (Source: Punch)
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 political news from Akwa Ibom State, and there may be other news that is not included here.