Latest political news in akwa ibom state

Here are some of the latest political news in 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. His decision has sparked mixed reactions from political stakeholders in the state.
  2. PDP Primaries: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has concluded its governorship primaries in Akwa Ibom State, with Udom Emmanuel emerging as the party's flagbearer. The primaries were marred by controversy, with some aspirants complaining of irregularities.
  3. APC's Governorship Aspirant: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its governorship aspirant in Akwa Ibom State, Senator Godswill Akpabio. Akpabio, a former governor of the state, is expected to face stiff competition from Udom Emmanuel in the 2023 election.
  4. Akwa Ibom State Assembly Crisis: There is a crisis in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, with some lawmakers defecting from the PDP to the APC. The crisis has led to a stalemate in the assembly, with some lawmakers refusing to recognize the leadership of the Speaker, Onofiok Luke.
  5. Federal Government's Intervention: The Federal Government has intervened in the crisis in Akwa Ibom State, with the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, meeting with stakeholders in the state to resolve the crisis.
  6. PDP's Campaign Council: The PDP has set up a campaign council for the 2023 governorship election in Akwa Ibom State, with Governor Udom Emmanuel as the chairman. The council is expected to oversee the party's campaign strategy in the state.
  7. APC's Campaign Council: The APC has also set up a campaign council for the 2023 governorship election in Akwa Ibom State, with Senator Godswill Akpabio as the chairman. The council is expected to oversee the party's campaign strategy in the state.
  8. Security Challenges: There are concerns about security challenges in Akwa Ibom State, with reports of cult clashes and armed robbery incidents in some parts of the state. The state government has promised to take measures to address the security challenges.
  9. Economic Challenges: Akwa Ibom State is facing economic challenges, with the state government struggling to pay salaries and pensions. The state government has promised to address the economic challenges, but critics say more needs to be done.
  10. 2023 Election: The 2023 governorship election in Akwa Ibom State is expected to be a closely contested election, with both the PDP and APC fielding strong candidates. The election is expected to be a test of the popularity of the two parties in the state.

These are some of the latest political news in Akwa Ibom State. The situation is constantly evolving, and I will do my best to keep you updated on any new developments.