The Senior Special Assistant to Akwa Ibom State Governor on Electoral Matters, Barr.Igwat-Osagyefo Umoren has assured the people of Akwa Ibom State that the October 31 Local Government polls in the State shall be conducted in a free and peaceful atmosphere across the state.

The Governor's Aide was speaking to our reporter in Ikot Ibritam, Oruk Anam Local Government Area. He also assured the people that the State Governor, Deacon Udom Emmanuel has put in all measures to ensure the safety and security of all voters and the people of the State during the exercise and urged them to go out enmarse to exercise their franchise to elect Local Government leaders in their various Local Government Areas.

Barr.Umoren has also commended the State Chief Executive for his proactive leadership style which has addressed the agitations of the youths. He advised the youths to embrace peace and shun activities that may lead to the destruction of properties in the State but rather should help protect and defend the interest of the Government at all times.

Barr. Umoren has in the vein assured on the government's confidence in AKISIEC, the state electoral body, to uphold its constitutional mandate to conducting acceptable and hitch free elections.

Source: Nigeria Today

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