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Tinubu wins polling unit in Akwa Ibom

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The presidential candidate of the All progressive Congress, APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has won a polling unit in Akwa-Ibom.

He defeated his opponents at the Independence High school unit 9 Ukana west ward 2, Akwa Ibom State.

Presidential

PDP 7 votes

APC 322

LP 59

Senatorial

PDP 11

APC 381

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PDP Ward Officers in Akwa Ibom Protest Marginalization by Former Leaders

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Ward officers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State have expressed strong discontent over what they term gross marginalization and oppression by a forum of PDP ward leaders, which they label as unconstitutional.

A PDP ward chairman from Uyo Federal Constituency reported that this group, primarily composed of former commissioners, ex-House of Assembly members, and previous political office seekers, has usurped the constitutional functions of current ward officers, rendering them ineffective and irrelevant in the eyes of party members.

Insiders from the government house indicated that the problematic behavior of many ward leaders has contributed to delays in appointing supervisors, despite local government inaugurations having already taken place.

Sources claim that numerous ward leaders have nominated their family members—children, spouses, and close relatives—for these positions, prompting the governor to annul the initial supervisors list in favor of a new one.

While a minority of ward leaders have maintained a commitment to integrity and fairness in the selection process for local government supervisors, the majority have been criticized for prioritizing personal connections over public interest.

One ward officer revealed that during the local government election campaigns, ward leaders received greater prominence than the elected ward officers of the PDP. Although acknowledging the forum’s role in the party’s recent electoral successes, he insisted that the PDP constitution does not formally recognize such a body.

The ward officers have issued a warning, stating their intention to defect to another political party if the power and constitutional rights of the ward leadership are not reinstated.

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Governor Eno Urges Patience Amid Reforms

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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has called on Nigerians to be patient and endure the challenges associated with the reform programs initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

He assured citizens that these reforms will soon yield positive results, stating that there will be light at the end of the tunnel.

Governor Eno made this appeal during the groundbreaking ceremony for the 18-storey Ibom Towers on Victoria Island, Lagos, which is expected to be completed within the next 24 months.

Reflecting on his long-standing support for Tinubu, dating back to his tenure as Governor of Lagos State, Eno praised the significant reforms that transformed Lagos into the best-performing economy in Africa. He expressed optimism that the current reforms under Tinubu would similarly reposition Nigeria for economic growth.

“We remain hopeful that the reforms our president is currently introducing, painful as they may seem today, will soon bear fruit, as he repositions Nigeria, just as he did with Lagos State as the largest economy in Africa,” Eno remarked. He encouraged the public to patiently support the government as it navigates these changes.

Emphasizing the Akwa Ibom government’s commitment to economic growth, Eno explained that the state is investing in real estate to enhance its revenue base. The groundbreaking of the Ibom Towers marks a significant step in diversifying the state’s income and expanding its investment portfolio.

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Orji Uzor Kalu Only Governor To Have Conducted Free, Fair, and Credible LG Elections In Abia — Bishop Eke

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Bishop Silas Eke, an Abia-born cleric, says the last time Abia State witnessed credible local government elections was during the administration of Orji Uzor Kalu.

A cross-section of the Abia electorate berated the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission for its alleged poor performance in Saturday’s chairmanship and councillorship elections.

The people blamed the low voter turnout on the late arrival of election officials and electoral materials at the polling units, which delayed the commencement of the exercise across the state.

A correspondent from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who monitored the election in Aba South, reported that many prospective voters who turned up to exercise their franchise became frustrated and left after waiting several hours without the presence of election officials.

Reacting to the recently conducted council election in Abia State on Sunday, the cleric described the entire process as “shameful, disgraceful, and shambolic,” urging the Alex Otti-led government to follow the example of former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu, who, according to him, provided a level playing field for all political parties.

He questioned “if this election was the change Governor Alex Otti promised Abians,” noting that the election was characterized by intimidation, suppression, and results swapping, and claiming that the outcome did not reflect the wishes of the people.

“I have said it several times: Governor Orji Uzor Kalu remains the only governor in Abia State to have conducted free, fair, and credible local government elections. I witnessed it firsthand—political parties were allowed to test their popularity and acceptability. Back then, it was about the will of the people. That was democracy in action, and you could see how those chairmen performed in their respective local government areas.”

“The best local government chairmen we’ve had in Abia State were all from the Orji Uzor Kalu era. He proved to be a democrat, a well-tested democrat, who allowed grassroots governance to thrive. That was not the case on Saturday. What we witnessed in Abia was appalling; it was not an election. I had expected Governor Otti to test his popularity at the grassroots level by allowing a free, fair, and credible election.

“We heard of intimidation in some parts of the state, where people were injured, beaten, and arrested by government officials. This is not what we expected from someone like Governor Otti. Some of us are becoming very disappointed with everything,” he said. Uzor Kalu Only Governor To Have Conducted Free, Fair, and Credible LG Elections In Abia — Bishop Eke

Bishop Silas Eke, an Abia-born cleric, says the last time Abia State witnessed credible local government elections was during the administration of Orji Uzor Kalu.

A cross-section of the Abia electorate berated the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission for its alleged poor performance in Saturday’s chairmanship and councillorship elections.

The people blamed the low voter turnout on the late arrival of election officials and electoral materials at the polling units, which delayed the commencement of the exercise across the state.

A correspondent from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who monitored the election in Aba South, reported that many prospective voters who turned up to exercise their franchise became frustrated and left after waiting several hours without the presence of election officials.

Reacting to the recently conducted council election in Abia State on Sunday, the cleric described the entire process as “shameful, disgraceful, and shambolic,” urging the Alex Otti-led government to follow the example of former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu, who, according to him, provided a level playing field for all political parties.

He questioned “if this election was the change Governor Alex Otti promised Abians,” noting that the election was characterized by intimidation, suppression, and results swapping, and claiming that the outcome did not reflect the wishes of the people.

“I have said it several times: Governor Orji Uzor Kalu remains the only governor in Abia State to have conducted free, fair, and credible local government elections. I witnessed it firsthand—political parties were allowed to test their popularity and acceptability. Back then, it was about the will of the people. That was democracy in action, and you could see how those chairmen performed in their respective local government areas.”

“The best local government chairmen we’ve had in Abia State were all from the Orji Uzor Kalu era. He proved to be a democrat, a well-tested democrat, who allowed grassroots governance to thrive. That was not the case on Saturday. What we witnessed in Abia was appalling; it was not an election. I had expected Governor Otti to test his popularity at the grassroots level by allowing a free, fair, and credible election.

“We heard of intimidation in some parts of the state, where people were injured, beaten, and arrested by government officials. This is not what we expected from someone like Governor Otti. Some of us are becoming very disappointed with everything,” he said.

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