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  In a bid to ensure smooth running of Local Government Councils across the State and to bring harmony and political inclusion, the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has amended some sections of the Local Government Administration Law. Presenting a Bill for a law to amend some sections of the Law, the member representing Etim Ekpo/Ika State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Mfon Idung  informed the House that the amendment was predicated on the basis of creation of extra Wards by AKISIEC from 329 to 368. Rt. Hon. Idung who is the Chairman House Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs noted that the amendments which is for Sections 49 and 52 would create room for harmony, carry along all political wards and also bring peace to the administration of the Local Government system. For Section 49 the amendment read "subject to approval by the Legislative Council, the Chairman shall appoint from outside the legislative Council, such number of Supervisors not less than three a...

  The Member representing Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Barr. Ime Okon, has congratulated the Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship Candidates for Itu and Ibiono Ibom Local Government Areas, Messrs Ubong Nkutt and Asuakak Umoh, their deputies and councillors on their victory in yesterday's local government elections.  The duo were among the PDP local government standard bearers elected across the state. In a press statement, Okon said he was not surprised at their win given their quality, capacity, acceptability and popularity. He pointed out that the PDP's total win confirmed the party's  strength on ground in the two local government areas constituting his constituency. Okon stressed that the Governor's remarkable performance in office, so far, was another major contributory factor to the PDP's victory. The federal lawmaker, himself a former Chairman of Ibiono Ibom Local Government  Transition Committee, urged Nku...

  The Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly ( AKHA ) Rt. Hon. (Elder ) Udeme Otong, has described the Local Government Elections conducted by the Akwa Ibom State independent electoral Commission (AKISIEC) as transparent and peaceful. Speaker Otong while speaking with newsmen shortly after casting his vote at the Primary School, Abak itenge, Ward 5, unit 001 at about 11:09am, Elder  Otong noted the unbiased approach the electoral umpire conducted the election at his unit in particular, and Abak Local Government Area as a whole, and appreciated the electorate for turning enmase   to exercise their civic rights. He attributed the large turnout of Electorate at his Abak Itenge polling Unit to the positive impact of Governor Umo Eno's administration, especially in the areas of road infrastructure and human capacity building. Speaker Otong, expressed optimism that the outcome of the election would reflect the wishes of the people. Also reacting, Wife of the Speaker,...

  Senator Aniekan Bassey of the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District has commiserated with Governor Umo Eno and the people of Akwa Ibom State over the passing of First Lady, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. Senator Bassey, in a statement he signed on Friday, said "I am deeply saddened by the heartbreaking news of the passing of Pastor Patience Umo Eno, the esteemed First Lady of Akwa Ibom State and beloved wife of His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno. On behalf of my family and the good people of Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, I extend my heartfelt condolences to His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno, their children, and the entire family over this great loss." "Pastor Patience Umo Eno was a woman of immense grace, compassion, and virtue. She touched countless lives with her deep faith, unwavering love for humanity, and steadfast commitment to the well-being of the people of Akwa Ibom State. Her enduring contributions to the state's social, spiritual, and community dev...

  Akwa Ibom State has been thrown into deep mourning and grief as the wife of the State governor has passed away. In a Press Release signed by the Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ini Ememobong read in part.. "Iis with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the Wife of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Her Excellency, Pastor Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, following an  illness. She passed away peacefully at the hospital, on 26th September, 2024, in the presence of her family. The family submits to the will of the Almighty and asks for the prayers and support of kind-hearted individuals during this difficult time. Further details will be provided by the family as necessary. In the meantime, the family kindly requests privacy as they mourn their beloved wife, mother and grandmother. His Excellency, the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno appreciates all who have stood by the first family in this period and assures all the citizens that despite this huge personal loss, his commi...

  Otobong Sampson Joseph Stalin, former premier of Soviet Union, discussing the future of Poland at the beginning of World War 2 had promised that in case of victory, the country would regain its independence. Once the Red Army occupied Poland, he "forgot" his promise. Reminded of his earlier promise by PM Winston Churchill, Stalin coolly replied: "So what? I am the one who promised and I am the one who withdraws the promise!" A former U.S President, Harry Truman, in his post-presidency years okayed the unfulfillment of promises in politics this way: "Always be sincere, even if you don't mean it".  Both inferences sum up how deception, without qualms, has been endorsed across local and international boundaries as a virtue in politics and even served without a care. While Stalin teaches that responsibility is of no account after power is served, a new breed leader from an emerging corner of the world speaks differently and serves the impression that pol...

  Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, today met with leaders of key unions in the petroleum sector to address the issues that led to the recent ban on the sale of petroleum products in the state. In a release signed by the Commissioner for Information, Comrade Ini Ememobong had it that the Governor was informed that two petroleum trucks were confiscated in Mbo Local Government Area by federal agencies and have been detained since May 2024. The governor While acknowledging that the matter falls outside his jurisdiction, directed the Commissioner for Internal Security and Waterways to liaise with the relevant authorities to ascertain the facts of the case. Additionally, he expressed his commitment to exploring the establishment of a petroleum depot in Akwa Ibom State. In response, the union leaders thanked the Governor for his proactive engagement and pledged to lift the ban immediately, ensuring that petroleum products will be made available to the public. Those in attendance...