The Empire

  By Asuqup Edem The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Akwa Ibom State, Arc. Ezekiel Nya Etok has said that he is the only threat to PDP as the 2023 gubernatorial election approaches as he has respect and passion of Akwa Ibom citizens. Arc. Etok while interacting with newsmen over the weekend at the ADC Secretariat also stated that the much touted zoning by the PDP was already faulty even as it was seen that other zones were fielding candidates when it was said not to be their turn to contest noting that the zoning policy of the PDP was even changed from ethnic to Senatorial district basis. "There has never been a time where Akwa Ibom people sat to talk about zoning. Zoning is a PDP policy not Akwa Ibom policy. It is not even the turn of Uyo Senatorial District to produce Governor. Zoning has been peoples individual idiosyncrasy". The renowned Architect revealed that his administration if elected, will be anchored on a four pronged agenda tagg

  By Asuquo Edem The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey has emerged as the  Flag Bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party for Uyo Senatorial District after polling a total of 272 votes at the Primaries held today, Monday at Ibom Hall, Uyo. Other Contenders in the race included a former two-term lawmaker who represented Uruan State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Usenobong who scored one vote and a former State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Prince Uwemq Ita Etuk who scored 13 votes.  Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other external observers, were on hand to witness the process which was adjudged peaceful.

  By Edet Okpo   The  State Assistant Secretary 3 of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) Hon. (Mrs) Selina Isotuk Ukpatu, has  floored a total of 9 Aspirants  jostling for the PDP ticket to emerge  winner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Nomination for the 2023 Ikot Abasi/ Eastern Obolo  State  Constituency Election. Selina Ukpatu  floored  Dr. Charles Mbong, former Member representing Ikot Abasi/ Eastern Obolo State Constituency in Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly  and Senior Legislative Aide to Senator Akon Eyakenyi, who scored 6 votes,Chief Ufikairo Efet,  Hon. Bill Nango, Mr. Ezekiel Uzono,  Hon. Victoria Tallick, Hon. Johnson Jumbo, Hon. Douglass Udu, Hon Solomon Harry and Dominic Martins and   emerged  Winner  after  scoring  fifty six  (61)votes out of 62  total votes cast.  After being declared winner of the PDP Nomination Congress  and returned elected by the Returning Officer, the Youth and Women of Ikot Abasi/ Eastern Obolo were thrown into jubilant mood,  celebrating

  By Edet Okpo   The immediate past Special Assistant to the Governor on Project Monitoring, Mr. Bassey Pius Bassey, has  floored a total of 8 Aspirants to emerge  winner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Nomination for the 2023 Okobo State  Constituency Election. Mr. Bassey who floored the incumbent  Chairman of Okobo, Hon(Dr) Sylvester Attah, immediate past Supervisor for Agriculture and Natural Resources & former Deputy Head of Council, Hon Isaac Anyin,  Barr Emmanuel Ekpeyong, Mr. Bassey Ukpong,  Hon. Edu Okon Attah, Mr. Edet Festus Bassey, Mr. Iniobong Bassey Esung, and an America- based Businessman Mr.Bassey Kingsley  Hogan, emerged  Winner  after  scoring  thirty one (31)votes out of 31 total votes cast.  After being declared winner of the PDP Nomination Congress  and returned elected by the Returning Officer, the Youth and Women of Okobo were thrown into jubilant mood,  celebrating Mr.Bassey  Pius Bassey  whom they described as the youth's slot  for  the 2023  Okobo

As the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP concludes its Primary yesterday, Rt. Hon Ime Bassey Okon of Ibiono Ibom axis emerged as the Candidate for Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency seat. He will be representing PDP for the position in the up and coming 2023 General Elections. The exercise which took place at West Itam Secondary School, Itu LGA, saw Barr. Ime Okon emerging as the Flagbearer of PDP with all 62 votes of the accredited delegates for the exercise. Though three (3) delegates from Estern part of Ibiono Ibom LGA were absent during the Primary election.  The result as announced by the officials of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) who supervised the process was adjudged as peaceful and transparent by party agents, observers and other party faithful. The Director General (DG) of Itu/Ibiono Ibom Unity Project 2023 Campaign Organisation, Hon Godwin Mbeke leading other members of the Campaign Organization to witness the exercise, said the group was specially elated to

  By Edet Okpo & Substance Nature  Akwa Ibom State Government has expressed serious concerns  over the increasing incidence of child theft and trafficking in the State, stating that unless parents and security agencies collaborate  with government more effectively by joining efforts and improving upon strategies at tackling the menace, more Akwa Ibom children of vulnerable age may be at the risk of being sold out or trafficked to unknown destinations.  Making the State Government's disposition public, the  Commissioner for  Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Dr. Ini Adiakpan, during facts finding  meeting at the Conference room of the Ministry on May 4, 2022, with the  Management Staff of the Ministry, Parents who had issues  in identifying their missing children recovered by Akwa Ibom State Government,  representatives of Security agencies, NAPTIP,  Advocacy group and the Media, made reference to a trending  case involving two Akwa Ibom children who were surreptitiously whisked

  By Edet Okpo Again, the Media arm of the opposition forces  in Akwa Ibom State is on the prowl, trying frantically to take advantage of the recent commissioning of St. Gabriel's Coconut Refinery to continue their stock in trade - disparaging  and casting a slur on the personage and character of  Mr Udom Emmanuel, Governor of Akwa Ibom State. It is true  that the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor  Yemi Osinbajo who was initially billed to commission the Multi- million Naira state- of- the art factory was unavoidably absent from the venue, despite being in the State as scheduled. Contrary to the propaganda mischievously peddled  by some Critics of  Governor Udom Emmanuel's administration,  the Vice President's absence from the event had nothing to do with all the idiotic things written by idle media hirelings in the last two days. In fact, most of the falsehoods are too infantile and downright dumb to deserve a response.  For the avoidance of doub

  By Edet Okpo At the fullness of time and in patriotic response to the necessity to add value to the society through people-oriented public service, Mr. BASSEY PIUS BASSEY has boldly and determinedly thrown his hat into the ring, to represent the good  people of Okobo State Constituency in  the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly in 2023. His choice to join the 2023 race is not accidental, but motivated by distinctions and peculiarities that have characterized his personality, idiosyncrasy, worldview and service ideology over the years, while he was on the receiving end of representation trajectory of Okobo Local Government Area.  In other words, this decision has come after a long period of contemplative and active wait within which he was able to undergo series of intensive tutelage in the fundamentals of leadership and pragmatic approaches to solving problems for the common good of the greater number as enthroned by the political leadership template of Rt. Hon.Princess Felicia Bassey

Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, has expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of the Local Government Congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which elected one National Delegate and a nomination of one Person Living with Disability (PLWD) across the 31 local government areas of the state. At the event, which took place at Uruan Local Government Secretariat, Idu Uruan, on Tuesday in pursuant to Section 25 (1)(R) of the PDP Constitution, the Speaker commended stakeholders of the party and delegates to the Local Government Congress for their steadfastness, loyalty and show of love. According to Rt. Hon. Bassey, “PDP is Akwa Ibom and Akwa Ibom is PDP. The turnout today is a testament to that fact and I tell you, we are on the right track. The National Delegate that has been elected today is the unanimous decision of Uruan people. It shows unity amongst the people. It shows cooperation amongst the people and even distribution of poli

  The frontline aspirant for Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency race in 2023, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Ime Bassey Okon, has hailed the Barr. Edwards Ayo-Odugbesan 5-man screening panel for the forthcoming National Assembly election, for transparency and peaceful conduct of the exercise. Recall on Wednesday, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom at the party's secretariat in Uyo, screened their aspirants seeking election to the Senate, House of Representatives and the State House of Assembly. Fielding questions from newsmen shortly after receiving his provisional clearance certificate, Sunday evening, the Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, hinted, "the exercise was an extant requirement for all the aspirants on the platform of the PDP and I can affirm it was more or less a family affair." Obong Ime Okon, eulogized the State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, who is also the leader of the party, for providing a conducive and peaceful atmosphere for the s