Tag Archives: Akwa Ibom Council Election

PDP to evaluate performance of new councils in A’Ibom – P.R. Secretary

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in Akwa Ibom state says it will monitor the performance of the newly-elected Council Chairmen and Councillors and evaluate them on the basis of the party’s template. The Publicity Secretary of the party, Ini Ememobong made the remark in Uyo. He said the measure was aimed at ensuring that the elected office holders at the ...

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12 political parties to participate in Akwa Ibom council poll–Chairman

The Chairman, Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC), Aniedi Ikoiwak, on Wednesday, said that about 12 political parties would participate in Saturday’s local government election. Ikoiwak stated this while briefing newsmen on the commission’s preparedness for the December 2 council poll. He said that the  political parties had registered about 900 candidates to contest the chairmanship and councillorship positions ...

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15,000 police personnel to monitor A ‘Ibom council poll

Security for the Akwa Ibom local government polls, which is scheduled for December 1, will be beefed up with 15, 000 police personnel. The intent is to ensure a free, fair and violence-free exercise. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana, made this known, on Wednesday, in Uyo . He explained that at least two policemen would be in charge ...

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