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Political stakeholders of Wards 5, 4, and 3 in Itu LGA have resolved to vote the PDP Candidate for Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Ime Okon and other PDP Candidates as they have gotten their PVCs ready to cast votes in the forthcoming elections.  The people expressed the readiness when the PDP United Front Campaign Council took their rally/tour to Wards 5 (Obong Itam), 4 (East Itam 2 - 'Uyo Itam') and 3 (East Itam 1) in Itu LGA on Monday, December 23, 2023. In his speech, Obong Ime Okon expressed appreciation to the incumbent Member for Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency, Dr. Henry Archibong for embracing and supporting him with the willingness to handover the mantle to him. He promised Itu and Ibiono Ibom, being two sister Local Government Areas of a stronger bond. He said with Unity which is his Campaign theme, more dividends will be drawn to the area through the collaboration of the Candidates of the United Front Campaign team. Obong Ime Okon admonished the

Women representatives across Mbiaya Uruan in Uruan Local Government Area, on Tuesday stormed the Osongoma residence of the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, to declare their support to his Senatorial bid. The women, led by Mrs. Rebecca Nkim, said their unanimous decision to support Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the forthcoming general elections was borne out of his unparalleled performance and commitment to the development of Uruan.  In his remarks, the Speaker thanked the women for the show of love and solidarity, assuring that there will be more democratic dividends for the people of the area when he emerged as Senator. Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey is the Candidate of the PDP for the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District seat. #AniekanBassey4Senate2023 #TeamAniekanBassey #UbokUtomAbasi2023 #UyoSenatorialDistrict

Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, has commended Governor Udom Emmanuel on the successful completion and commissioning of the 1.15km Afi-Uko Nteghe Bridge on the Etebi-Enwang Road in Mbo Local Government Area. The Lawmaker, who joined former President Goodluck Jonathan and other dignitaries for the commissioning of the project on Monday, acknowledged the current administration's commitment to quality projects. Rt. Hon. Bassey, the Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District seat, pointed out that the State Governor  has sustained the tempo of development since assumption of office. He congratulated the benefitting communities and urged them to take ownership of the project by protecting it against vandalism. The ceremony was also graced by Nigeria's former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan; State Deputy Governor, Mr. Moses Ekpo; members of the State Executive Council; Members of State

To ensure landslide victory for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the grassroots and to deepen the ideals of the Aniekan Bassey Campaign Council, the Uruan Local Government Area Chapter of the Council has been inaugurated. The Inaugural ceremony, which took place at the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District Campaign Headquarters, Osongoma Road, Uyo, was well attended by eminent personalities, political bigwigs, stakeholders and members of the PDP from Uruan. Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey who is the PDP Candidate for the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District seat in the 2023 elections, was assured of overwhelming victory at the polls. While presenting his book opening remarks, the Uruan Coordinator of the Aniekan Bassey Campaign Council, Rt. Hon. Tony Akan, expressed delight for the success of the event and charged members of the Committee to take the message to the grassroots and completely canvass votes for the PDP. He further enjoined members to see the vote for the PDP and all i

By Edet Okpo Not many would be bold and willing to argue to the contrary that not until the eventual and eventful arrival of Governor Udom Emmanuel on what could best be described as a hijacked scene, indigenous construction firms, otherwise called “local contractors”, were treated like lepers by successive  administrations. That is with regards to deliberately involving them in the physical development of the State, to say the least.  Governor Emmanuel came with a demystifying mantra that breaks that entrenched and segregationist tradition that had every profitable opportunity heaped on foreign construction companies, even with the obvious tendency for capital flight for the development of their parent countries.  Amongst other objectives, it can be said that the adoption of this new model by Governor Udom  Emmanuel is perhaps an eloquent down-the-line incorporation of the Dakkada idealism to challenge and encourage Akwa Ibom people, except those with nothing at all to prove, to whom

  Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District seat in the 2023 general elections, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, has continued to receive blessings and support across the Senatorial District including the stakeholders and Traditional Rulers’ Council (TRC) of Etinan Local Government Area. The adoption of Rt. Hon Bassey and assurance of landslide victory in the 2023 polls by the people of Etinan Local Government Area was made on Saturday at the Conference Hall of the TRC, Ikot Udo Otto, and at the Council Secretariat. The Etinan royal fathers, led by the acting Chairman of TRC, Eteidung Effiong Etuk, declared their support for candidates of the PDP, specifically the candidate for Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District when he paid a visit to them. The acting Chairman of TRC thanked the Senatorial Candidate and his team for the honour done the royal fathers and urged that the progressive

  As the people of Akwa Ibom State gathered to dedicate the year 2023 to God, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Bassey, solemnly prayed for the peace and prosperity of the state. The Speaker expressed optimism that 2023 will be a year of immeasurable greatness and progress for Akwa Ibom State and its people. The gathering, which took place at the Ibom Hall Ground on Tuesday, was organized by Akwa Ibom Fathers in Faith, was a Special Inter-Denominational Solemn Assembly/Thanksgiving Service. Rt. Hon. Bassey, who is the Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District seat in the 2023 general elections, also in the intercessory prayers for the State, Governor Emmanuel, his family, the Legislature, the Judiciary, the Church and the traditional institutions. The event, whose theme, “Go Forward,” was taken from the Bible Book of Exodus Chapter 14 Verse 15, was presided over by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christi