Akwa ibom state political news today

Here are some recent political news updates from Akwa Ibom State:

1. Governor Udom Emmanuel's Re-Election Bid: Governor Udom Emmanuel has announced his intention to seek re-election in the 2023 governorship election in Akwa Ibom State. He made the announcement at a rally in Uyo, the state capital, where he was received by thousands of supporters.

2. APC's Governorship Aspirant Emerges: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the emergence of Akanimo Udofia as its governorship candidate for the 2023 election in Akwa Ibom State. Udofia, a businessman and politician, was chosen through a primary election held in Uyo.

3. PDP's Governorship Primary Election: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has conducted its governorship primary election in Akwa Ibom State, with Udom Emmanuel emerging as the party's candidate for the 2023 election. The primary election was held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

4. Senator Akpan's Defection: Senator Bassey Akpan, representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, has defected from the PDP to the APC. Akpan, who was a former Commissioner for Finance in the state, made the announcement at a rally in Uyo.

5. Akwa Ibom State Assembly Crisis: There is a crisis in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, with some members of the House accusing the Speaker, Onofiok Luke, of being biased and refusing to allow them to participate in the legislative process. The crisis has led to a stalemate in the House, with some members refusing to attend plenary.

6. Governor Emmanuel's Aides Resign: Two aides of Governor Udom Emmanuel, including his Special Adviser on Media, have resigned their appointments. The aides, who were not named, cited personal reasons for their resignation.

7. Akwa Ibom State Government's N1.5 Billion Loan: The Akwa Ibom State Government has secured a N1.5 billion loan from a commercial bank to finance its development projects. The loan was approved by the State House of Assembly and is expected to be repaid over a period of 10 years.

These are some of the recent political news updates from Akwa Ibom State. Please note that the news may be subject to change as new developments emerge.