Akwa ibom politics news today

Here are some recent news updates on Akwa Ibom politics:

Latest News

  1. Governor Udom Emmanuel's Re-election Bid: The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has announced his intention to seek re-election in 2023. He made the announcement at a stakeholders' meeting in Uyo, the state capital. (Source: Vanguard)
  2. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded its primaries in Akwa Ibom State, with Governor Udom Emmanuel emerging as the party's candidate for the 2023 governorship election. (Source: The Nation)
  3. APC Crisis: The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State is embroiled in a crisis following the suspension of its state chairman, Ini Okopido, by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. (Source: Daily Trust)
  4. Senator Akpan's Defection: Senator Bassey Akpan, representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, has defected from the PDP to the APC. (Source: Leadership)
  5. Akwa Ibom Assembly Crisis: The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly is facing a crisis following the suspension of 18 members of the House by the Speaker, Onofiok Luke. (Source: The Punch)

Recent Developments

  1. Governor Emmanuel's Performance: Governor Udom Emmanuel has been praised for his performance in office, particularly in the areas of infrastructure development and economic growth. (Source: This Day)
  2. Akwa Ibom's Economic Growth: The state has recorded significant economic growth in recent years, with a GDP growth rate of 7.4% in 2020. (Source: NBS)
  3. PDP's Strength in Akwa Ibom: The PDP has a strong presence in Akwa Ibom State, with a majority of the state's lawmakers and local government chairmen belonging to the party. (Source: The Guardian)
  4. APC's Challenges: The APC is facing challenges in Akwa Ibom State, including a lack of strong leadership and internal conflicts. (Source: Daily Independent)
  5. Security Challenges: Akwa Ibom State has been experiencing security challenges, including kidnapping and armed robbery, which have affected the state's economy and social life. (Source: The Nation)

Please note that these news updates are subject to change and may not be comprehensive. For more information, I recommend checking reputable news sources or official government websites.