Election news in akwa ibom state
Here are some recent election news updates from Akwa Ibom State:
2023 Gubernatorial Election
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the schedule for the 2023 gubernatorial election in Akwa Ibom State. The election is scheduled to hold on March 11, 2023.
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its candidate for the election, Akanimo Udofia, a businessman and former commissioner for commerce and industry in the state.
- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has also announced its candidate, Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, who is seeking re-election for a second term as governor.
- Other parties, including the Labour Party (LP) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), have also announced their candidates for the election.
2023 Senatorial Election
- The INEC has announced the schedule for the 2023 senatorial election in Akwa Ibom State. The election is scheduled to hold on March 11, 2023.
- The APC has announced its candidate for the election, Senator Bassey Albert Akpan, who is seeking re-election for a second term in the Senate.
- The PDP has also announced its candidate, Senator Chris Ekpenyong, who is seeking re-election for a second term in the Senate.
- Other parties, including the LP and the SDP, have also announced their candidates for the election.
2023 House of Representatives Election
- The INEC has announced the schedule for the 2023 House of Representatives election in Akwa Ibom State. The election is scheduled to hold on March 11, 2023.
- The APC has announced its candidates for the election, including Hon. Nse Essien, who is seeking re-election for a second term in the House of Representatives.
- The PDP has also announced its candidates for the election, including Hon. Emmanuel Ukoette, who is seeking re-election for a second term in the House of Representatives.
- Other parties, including the LP and the SDP, have also announced their candidates for the election.
Election Violence
- There have been reports of election violence in some parts of Akwa Ibom State, including the use of thugs and the destruction of campaign materials.
- The police and other security agencies have been deployed to maintain law and order during the election.
- The INEC has also set up a committee to investigate allegations of election violence and to ensure that the election is conducted peacefully.
Election Observers
- The INEC has announced that it will deploy over 500 observers to monitor the election in Akwa Ibom State.
- The observers will include representatives from local and international organizations, as well as civil society groups.
- The observers will be responsible for monitoring the election and reporting any irregularities or violence to the INEC.
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