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Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by Phantom233: 8:40am On Feb 17, 2023
Smitaro100:



Dey deceive urself, is oba clean?
Una dey find who go siphon akwa ibom money for their selfish interest, Una dey find who go enta mk cultism and killings rise for akwa ibom state ABI..? E no go work.
Get wise bro..D devil I know is better than d angel I can't even see.

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Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by Nobody: 8:54am On Feb 17, 2023
YPP.
OBA

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Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by Menclothing: 9:14am On Feb 17, 2023
Akwa ibom.Ayaya

Turkey shirt from.4500 only
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by Edipet(m): 9:17am On Feb 17, 2023
Naijapromoter:
The Governorship race in Akwa Ibom State has been rather interesting this time. There has been conversations about who will stand and who will not, even as all the aspirants who went through their respective party primaries continue to prance themselves around as the candidates.

Don’t even bother with the INEC website. Their last posted list is not up to date. They have rows for APC, for example still blank, whereas the Supreme Court has okay’ed Akan Udofia and Victor Antai. Also, the INEC row for PDP still has Umo Eno and Akon Eyakenyi, who have both been removed by a recent Federal High Court judgment.

So, after all the drama so far, come March 11th, who are those eligible to stand in the Governorship elections? And who is already out?

1. Obong Bassey Albert Akpan - YPP
As of February 13, on Nigerians Decide, Bassey Albert wins the elections by a monstrous 250% gap with the immediate next runner up which is (erroneously Umo Eno of) PDP. His intimidating popularity was on display on his way from the correctional facility at Ikot Ekpene, having been locked up by well-known corrupted judgment; and his motorcade could not make a 20 minute journey to his house at Shelter Afrique in 5 hours - because the roads were jam-packed by singing crowds from Ikot Ekpene, through Ikono, Ibiono and Uyo. It is clear that this is the next Governor of Akwa Ibom State.

2. Akan Udofia - APC
Like play, like play and only God knows what happened at the Supreme Court for Akan and Victor Antai to become the standard bearers for APC. But these 2 are cool guys. Only that, it is too late for them to campaign round the state. Many Akwa Ibomites do not even know if the APC will feature in the elections or not. The clear favourite remains Bassey Albert whose leadership is considered a clean break from the harsh arrogant administration of Udom Emmanuel.

3. Ezekiel Nya-Etok - ADC
The architect has contested in the last 2 to 3 elections and lost. Before joining the ADC, he had run on the PDP platform, but of course, he is not of the same stuff as his former associates in PDP and APC, which is why he smoothly left for another party. He is cleared to run for Governorship.

4. Senator John James Akpan-Udoedeghe - NNPP
Brave Senator Udoedeghe who recently exited the APC, a party he helped extend to Akwa Ibom State at formation, is running on the platform of the NNPP. He is popular for standing up to the scary administration of Godswill Akpabio in the early 2010s. Though funny and popular amongst Uyo locals, many had since turned allegiance to Albert of the YPP and Udo-Edeghe does not stand a chance.

5. Iboro Otu - AAC
The widely-travelled fine and intelligent gentleman, Iboro Otu is once again running for Governorship, this time on the platform of the AAC. Together with Nya-Etok, Udoedeghe, Ekere Essien and Bassey Albert, Otu performed well at the Governorship debates organised by the NUJ, supported by Clement Isong Foundation and other partners. Though fanciful amongst cosmopolitan Akwa Ibom youths and intellectuals, he is far from the frontlines given his lack of experience and unpopular departure from some of the collective expectations of Akwa Ibomites. Of course, he also doesn’t have the wherewithal to pull through in elections like these.

Note that in the Governorship debates, both the PDP and the APC candidates pulled out last minute citing several laughable reasons. But everybody knew that their uncertainty on who would fly their respective flags occasioned the decision to withdraw. After the debates, Akan Udofia was announced as the rightful candidate for the APC - he would have cherished an opportunity to feature, actually - and Umo Bassey Eno’s attempt to appeal the High Court judgment that kicked him out of the race, was further thrown out.

The other candidates featuring in the race are listed below;

6. Emem Coffie - Accord Party
7. Abasiekeme Mfonobong Ekanem - AA
8. Dr. Ekere Essien - ADP
9. Ita Bassey Ekpo - APGA
10. Eyo Eyo Ekong - APM
11. Ephraim Mbaba - APP
12. Akaninyene Ekpenyong - BP
13. Uko Usen Okon - LP
14. Kubiat Bassey Etang - NRM
15. Sunday Francis Ekanem - PRP
16. Emem Monday Udoh - SDP
17. Nsikak Hogan Thomas - ZLP
labour party candidate is uduak Peter Udo.
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by Smitaro100(m): 9:22am On Feb 17, 2023
Phantom233:

Get wise bro..D devil I know is better than d angel I can't even see.


Keep deceiving urself.. no need arguing with a dumb pagan. I pray you see d light.
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by Opinedecandid(m): 9:37am On Feb 17, 2023
Hotice085:



Not a religion but a criminal enterprise, specialist in election rigging but BVAS will end it this time around


PDP is officially DEAD in AIbom with the new INEC released LIST

You are so funny.
After March 11, I bet you, you will still cry here that PDP rigged with the BVAS.
Lol

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Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by Hunterkent: 9:37am On Feb 17, 2023
Who is the honorary standard bearer for the PDP in the gubernatorial elections in the state?
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by princejones(m): 9:54am On Feb 17, 2023
press9jatv:
Pastor Eno of Pdp will emerge the winner of the March 11th governorship poll.
You lied

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Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by press9jatv: 10:26am On Feb 17, 2023
princejones:
You lied
I tell you the truths here. Pastor Umo is the people’s choice In Akwa Ibom State. He wins in the court of Appeal
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by press9jatv: 10:26am On Feb 17, 2023
Hunterkent:
Who is the honorary standard bearer for the PDP in the gubernatorial elections in the state?
Pastor Eno
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by rottennaija(m): 10:34am On Feb 17, 2023
Praxis758:
Akwa Ibom is a one-party state.

PDP is like a religion in that state.

False

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Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by gentlegenius(m): 10:50am On Feb 17, 2023
Hotice085:



When did the Supreme Court okayed Akan Udofia and his running mate?
Or is it Ufopfop and ikongekpo that is worrying you?
Are you just coming back from Panya?
How come you are the only one in Isreal that is still not aware that Christ has risen?
Iwuod mfo ofon?
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by rottenegg: 11:28am On Feb 17, 2023
Small children that are still dreaming of the Redman as governor! INEC just replaced his name on the ballot this morning. Listen to authentic news una no go hear! Na plaza news sweet una
Babantan aka Mike Nyong is the face of PDP now, Udom can hug transformer finally!
YPP all the way!

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Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by GExcess: 11:46am On Feb 17, 2023
OBA remains Akwa Ibom choice as the next Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Udom shot himself on the foot immediately he started playing god and lied that God revealed that serial forger as the chosen one... GOD BLESS OBA, God bless YPP

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Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by imhere: 12:11pm On Feb 17, 2023
I stand with Bassey Albert
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by Solocoin: 1:18pm On Feb 17, 2023
Apart from Udom using the state fund and incumbent power to back up Eno Umo, Oba is well received and popular than Eno Umo even with the Governor backing him up. If BVAS will be use and it's function per say I doubt if Eno Umo will win this coming election in Akwa Ibom.
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by GardenOfGod(m): 1:40pm On Feb 17, 2023
The only issue I personally have with this OBA of a candidate is cultism. PDP will not win the state from the look of things, and from the frustration of the people. There is no more vote buying, so, OBA will WIN. Only that he should make sure he tame his mad dogs of cultists.
Naijapromoter:
The Governorship race in Akwa Ibom State has been rather interesting this time. There has been conversations about who will stand and who will not, even as all the aspirants who went through their respective party primaries continue to prance themselves around as the candidates.

Don’t even bother with the INEC website. Their last posted list is not up to date. They have rows for APC, for example still blank, whereas the Supreme Court has okay’ed Akan Udofia and Victor Antai. Also, the INEC row for PDP still has Umo Eno and Akon Eyakenyi, who have both been removed by a recent Federal High Court judgment.

So, after all the drama so far, come March 11th, who are those eligible to stand in the Governorship elections? And who is already out?

1. Obong Bassey Albert Akpan - YPP
As of February 13, on Nigerians Decide, Bassey Albert wins the elections by a monstrous 250% gap with the immediate next runner up which is (erroneously Umo Eno of) PDP. His intimidating popularity was on display on his way from the correctional facility at Ikot Ekpene, having been locked up by well-known corrupted judgment; and his motorcade could not make a 20 minute journey to his house at Shelter Afrique in 5 hours - because the roads were jam-packed by singing crowds from Ikot Ekpene, through Ikono, Ibiono and Uyo. It is clear that this is the next Governor of Akwa Ibom State.

2. Akan Udofia - APC
Like play, like play and only God knows what happened at the Supreme Court for Akan and Victor Antai to become the standard bearers for APC. But these 2 are cool guys. Only that, it is too late for them to campaign round the state. Many Akwa Ibomites do not even know if the APC will feature in the elections or not. The clear favourite remains Bassey Albert whose leadership is considered a clean break from the harsh arrogant administration of Udom Emmanuel.

3. Ezekiel Nya-Etok - ADC
The architect has contested in the last 2 to 3 elections and lost. Before joining the ADC, he had run on the PDP platform, but of course, he is not of the same stuff as his former associates in PDP and APC, which is why he smoothly left for another party. He is cleared to run for Governorship.

4. Senator John James Akpan-Udoedeghe - NNPP
Brave Senator Udoedeghe who recently exited the APC, a party he helped extend to Akwa Ibom State at formation, is running on the platform of the NNPP. He is popular for standing up to the scary administration of Godswill Akpabio in the early 2010s. Though funny and popular amongst Uyo locals, many had since turned allegiance to Albert of the YPP and Udo-Edeghe does not stand a chance.

5. Iboro Otu - AAC
The widely-travelled fine and intelligent gentleman, Iboro Otu is once again running for Governorship, this time on the platform of the AAC. Together with Nya-Etok, Udoedeghe, Ekere Essien and Bassey Albert, Otu performed well at the Governorship debates organised by the NUJ, supported by Clement Isong Foundation and other partners. Though fanciful amongst cosmopolitan Akwa Ibom youths and intellectuals, he is far from the frontlines given his lack of experience and unpopular departure from some of the collective expectations of Akwa Ibomites. Of course, he also doesn’t have the wherewithal to pull through in elections like these.

Note that in the Governorship debates, both the PDP and the APC candidates pulled out last minute citing several laughable reasons. But everybody knew that their uncertainty on who would fly their respective flags occasioned the decision to withdraw. After the debates, Akan Udofia was announced as the rightful candidate for the APC - he would have cherished an opportunity to feature, actually - and Umo Bassey Eno’s attempt to appeal the High Court judgment that kicked him out of the race, was further thrown out.

The other candidates featuring in the race are listed below;

6. Emem Coffie - Accord Party
7. Abasiekeme Mfonobong Ekanem - AA
8. Dr. Ekere Essien - ADP
9. Ita Bassey Ekpo - APGA
10. Eyo Eyo Ekong - APM
11. Ephraim Mbaba - APP
12. Akaninyene Ekpenyong - BP
13. Uko Usen Okon - LP
14. Kubiat Bassey Etang - NRM
15. Sunday Francis Ekanem - PRP
16. Emem Monday Udoh - SDP
17. Nsikak Hogan Thomas - ZLP
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by Rrchrd(m): 2:30pm On Feb 17, 2023
No other person than
Sen Albert Bassey Akpan
He is the next Gov of Aks
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by Hotice085: 3:13pm On Feb 17, 2023
gentlegenius:

Are you just coming back from Panya?
How come you are the only one in Isreal that is still not aware that Christ has risen?
Iwuod mfo ofon?


Ikpe, sharap dia what has Christ got to do with politics?
Owo ifu
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by Hunterkent: 5:36pm On Feb 17, 2023
press9jatv:
Pastor Eno
There was news flashing across the borders of uyo today that Michael Nyong has been enumerated and authenticated by INEC as the profound PDP gubernatorial candidate, is this true?
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by saintkeppy(m): 7:10pm On Feb 17, 2023
GardenOfGod:
The only issue I personally have with this OBA of a candidate is cultism. PDP will not win the state from the look of things, and from the frustration of the people. There is no more vote buying, so, OBA will WIN. Only that he should make sure he tame his mad dogs of cultists.

Senator OBA strategically picked a Security Expert, AIG. Asuquo Amba (Rtd) as his Running Mate from Oro Nation, to help manage the State Security Architecture, Cultism will be the thing of the past, unemployed Youths will be fully engaged in meaningful ventures, Trust Senator OBA, he is a Youth friendly Personality.

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Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by saintkeppy(m): 7:13pm On Feb 17, 2023
Hunterkent:

There was news flashing across the borders of uyo today that Michael Nyong has been enumerated and authenticated by INEC as the profound PDP gubernatorial candidate, is this true?


INEC has uploaded RT Hon. Mike Enyong as the Authentic Candidate of PDP for the Guber election come 11th March, 2023 via Court Order.
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by saintkeppy(m): 7:21pm On Feb 17, 2023
press9jatv:
I tell you the truths here. Pastor Umo is the people’s choice In Akwa Ibom State. He wins in the court of Appeal
.

Which people's choice, please don't misinform the public, he is the most rejected Governorship Aspirant/Candidate since '99, he is very unpopular, he lacks the Political charisma to earn the much needed popularity in the State.
Appeal Court is yet to decide on his matter till 15th March, 2023, that is 4days after Senator OBA of YPP has been declared Winner of the Guber election in the State. cool
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by saintkeppy(m): 7:29pm On Feb 17, 2023
Praxis758:
Akwa Ibom is a one-party state.

PDP is like a religion in that state.
.

Not anymore, PDP has now become a plague in that State, bringing untold hardship to the people in the mist of 13% oil Derivations funds, the people are tired of PDP in that State.
Gov. Udom have destroyed the Party as a neophyte politician in that State, his prefferred candidate, Golden Boy is sternly &widely rejected in that State.
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by saintkeppy(m): 7:44pm On Feb 17, 2023
Smitaro100:



Dey deceive urself, is oba clean?
Una dey find who go siphon akwa ibom money for their selfish interest, Una dey find who go enta mk cultism and killings rise for akwa ibom state ABI..? E no go work.
.

So Gov. Udom &his Golden Boy Stooge is not siphoning 13% Derivation money to install his puppet all cost, sponsoring litigation in other strong political parties, buying court Judgements to foist his fake prophesy of Pastor Umo Eno as the annoited one for his selfish interest.
God is not to be mocked my friend.

Most Members of AKSG cabinet are members of one cult or the other, including Freemason, you do not have the moral justification to condemn another person of belonging to any group of his choice, you get deceived by the prefix, Deacon, you get deceived by the prefix, Deacon, Pastor, Evang, Bishop attached to names of Government officials pretending to be holy but are members of Freemason Occultic group.
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by Praxis758: 8:01pm On Feb 17, 2023
saintkeppy:
.

Not anymore, PDP has now become a plague in that State, bringing untold hardship to the people in the mist of 13% oil Derivations funds, the people are tired of PDP in that State.
Gov. Udom have destroyed the Party as a neophyte politician in that State, his prefferred candidate, Golden Boy is sternly &widely rejected in that State.


Ok.

Let’s wait and see the results of this coming elections in the state.
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by Smitaro100(m): 8:11pm On Feb 17, 2023
saintkeppy:
.

So Gov. Udom &his Golden Boy Stooge is not siphoning 13% Derivation money to install his puppet all cost, sponsoring litigation in other strong political parties, buying court Judgements to foist his fake prophesy of Pastor Umo Eno as the annoited one for his selfish interest.
God is not to be mocked my friend.

Most Members of AKSG cabinet are members of one cult or the other, including Freemason, you do not have the moral justification to condemn another person of belonging to any group of his choice, you get deceived by the prefix, Deacon, you get deceived by the prefix, Deacon, Pastor, Evang, Bishop attached to names of Government officials pretending to be holy but are members of Freemason Occultic group.



Normal propaganda.. my broda even your so called oba knows he is unfit and corrupt.. in a sane country, he is suppose to be in jail..
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by Phantom233: 9:17pm On Feb 17, 2023
Smitaro100:



Keep deceiving urself.. no need arguing with a dumb pagan. I pray you see d light.
Mumu, I hope you're aware that the name of that's fraudster who used faket waec results to contest for governor has been removed by INEC from the list, anywt I don't have your time
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by nesphil(m): 9:39pm On Feb 17, 2023
The OP is suffering from stup1dity.

Hotice085:



When did the Supreme Court okayed Akan Udofia and his running mate?
Or is it Ufopfop and ikongekpo that is worrying you?
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by nesphil(m): 9:41pm On Feb 17, 2023
You're mad OP

You only mislead ignorant minds and not someone like me.

Pastor Umo is the legit Governorship Candidate of the PDP in Akwa lbom State.

Naijapromoter:
The Governorship race in Akwa Ibom State has been rather interesting this time. There has been conversations about who will stand and who will not, even as all the aspirants who went through their respective party primaries continue to prance themselves around as the candidates.

Don’t even bother with the INEC website. Their last posted list is not up to date. They have rows for APC, for example still blank, whereas the Supreme Court has okay’ed Akan Udofia and Victor Antai. Also, the INEC row for PDP still has Umo Eno and Akon Eyakenyi, who have both been removed by a recent Federal High Court judgment.

So, after all the drama so far, come March 11th, who are those eligible to stand in the Governorship elections? And who is already out?

1. Obong Bassey Albert Akpan - YPP
As of February 13, on Nigerians Decide, Bassey Albert wins the elections by a monstrous 250% gap with the immediate next runner up which is (erroneously Umo Eno of) PDP. His intimidating popularity was on display on his way from the correctional facility at Ikot Ekpene, having been locked up by well-known corrupted judgment; and his motorcade could not make a 20 minute journey to his house at Shelter Afrique in 5 hours - because the roads were jam-packed by singing crowds from Ikot Ekpene, through Ikono, Ibiono and Uyo. It is clear that this is the next Governor of Akwa Ibom State.

2. Akan Udofia - APC
Like play, like play and only God knows what happened at the Supreme Court for Akan and Victor Antai to become the standard bearers for APC. But these 2 are cool guys. Only that, it is too late for them to campaign round the state. Many Akwa Ibomites do not even know if the APC will feature in the elections or not. The clear favourite remains Bassey Albert whose leadership is considered a clean break from the harsh arrogant administration of Udom Emmanuel.

3. Ezekiel Nya-Etok - ADC
The architect has contested in the last 2 to 3 elections and lost. Before joining the ADC, he had run on the PDP platform, but of course, he is not of the same stuff as his former associates in PDP and APC, which is why he smoothly left for another party. He is cleared to run for Governorship.

4. Senator John James Akpan-Udoedeghe - NNPP
Brave Senator Udoedeghe who recently exited the APC, a party he helped extend to Akwa Ibom State at formation, is running on the platform of the NNPP. He is popular for standing up to the scary administration of Godswill Akpabio in the early 2010s. Though funny and popular amongst Uyo locals, many had since turned allegiance to Albert of the YPP and Udo-Edeghe does not stand a chance.

5. Iboro Otu - AAC
The widely-travelled fine and intelligent gentleman, Iboro Otu is once again running for Governorship, this time on the platform of the AAC. Together with Nya-Etok, Udoedeghe, Ekere Essien and Bassey Albert, Otu performed well at the Governorship debates organised by the NUJ, supported by Clement Isong Foundation and other partners. Though fanciful amongst cosmopolitan Akwa Ibom youths and intellectuals, he is far from the frontlines given his lack of experience and unpopular departure from some of the collective expectations of Akwa Ibomites. Of course, he also doesn’t have the wherewithal to pull through in elections like these.

Note that in the Governorship debates, both the PDP and the APC candidates pulled out last minute citing several laughable reasons. But everybody knew that their uncertainty on who would fly their respective flags occasioned the decision to withdraw. After the debates, Akan Udofia was announced as the rightful candidate for the APC - he would have cherished an opportunity to feature, actually - and Umo Bassey Eno’s attempt to appeal the High Court judgment that kicked him out of the race, was further thrown out.

The other candidates featuring in the race are listed below;

6. Emem Coffie - Accord Party
7. Abasiekeme Mfonobong Ekanem - AA
8. Dr. Ekere Essien - ADP
9. Ita Bassey Ekpo - APGA
10. Eyo Eyo Ekong - APM
11. Ephraim Mbaba - APP
12. Akaninyene Ekpenyong - BP
13. Uko Usen Okon - LP
14. Kubiat Bassey Etang - NRM
15. Sunday Francis Ekanem - PRP
16. Emem Monday Udoh - SDP
17. Nsikak Hogan Thomas - ZLP
Re: Akwa Ibom: Who Are The Confirmed Governorship Candidates? by nesphil(m): 10:04pm On Feb 17, 2023
So the convicted YPP candidate is allegedly sponsoring this fhooolish OP to post this trash abi
The YPP candidate still remains a convict as far as his appeal is still before the Appeal Court in PH,
Note, bailing someone on health grounds doesn't cancel his conviction. grin


Naijapromoter:
The Governorship race in Akwa Ibom State has been rather interesting this time. There has been conversations about who will stand and who will not, even as all the aspirants who went through their respective party primaries continue to prance themselves around as the candidates.

Don’t even bother with the INEC website. Their last posted list is not up to date. They have rows for APC, for example still blank, whereas the Supreme Court has okay’ed Akan Udofia and Victor Antai. Also, the INEC row for PDP still has Umo Eno and Akon Eyakenyi, who have both been removed by a recent Federal High Court judgment.

So, after all the drama so far, come March 11th, who are those eligible to stand in the Governorship elections? And who is already out?

1. Obong Bassey Albert Akpan - YPP
As of February 13, on Nigerians Decide, Bassey Albert wins the elections by a monstrous 250% gap with the immediate next runner up which is (erroneously Umo Eno of) PDP. His intimidating popularity was on display on his way from the correctional facility at Ikot Ekpene, having been locked up by well-known corrupted judgment; and his motorcade could not make a 20 minute journey to his house at Shelter Afrique in 5 hours - because the roads were jam-packed by singing crowds from Ikot Ekpene, through Ikono, Ibiono and Uyo. It is clear that this is the next Governor of Akwa Ibom State.

2. Akan Udofia - APC
Like play, like play and only God knows what happened at the Supreme Court for Akan and Victor Antai to become the standard bearers for APC. But these 2 are cool guys. Only that, it is too late for them to campaign round the state. Many Akwa Ibomites do not even know if the APC will feature in the elections or not. The clear favourite remains Bassey Albert whose leadership is considered a clean break from the harsh arrogant administration of Udom Emmanuel.

3. Ezekiel Nya-Etok - ADC
The architect has contested in the last 2 to 3 elections and lost. Before joining the ADC, he had run on the PDP platform, but of course, he is not of the same stuff as his former associates in PDP and APC, which is why he smoothly left for another party. He is cleared to run for Governorship.

4. Senator John James Akpan-Udoedeghe - NNPP
Brave Senator Udoedeghe who recently exited the APC, a party he helped extend to Akwa Ibom State at formation, is running on the platform of the NNPP. He is popular for standing up to the scary administration of Godswill Akpabio in the early 2010s. Though funny and popular amongst Uyo locals, many had since turned allegiance to Albert of the YPP and Udo-Edeghe does not stand a chance.

5. Iboro Otu - AAC
The widely-travelled fine and intelligent gentleman, Iboro Otu is once again running for Governorship, this time on the platform of the AAC. Together with Nya-Etok, Udoedeghe, Ekere Essien and Bassey Albert, Otu performed well at the Governorship debates organised by the NUJ, supported by Clement Isong Foundation and other partners. Though fanciful amongst cosmopolitan Akwa Ibom youths and intellectuals, he is far from the frontlines given his lack of experience and unpopular departure from some of the collective expectations of Akwa Ibomites. Of course, he also doesn’t have the wherewithal to pull through in elections like these.

Note that in the Governorship debates, both the PDP and the APC candidates pulled out last minute citing several laughable reasons. But everybody knew that their uncertainty on who would fly their respective flags occasioned the decision to withdraw. After the debates, Akan Udofia was announced as the rightful candidate for the APC - he would have cherished an opportunity to feature, actually - and Umo Bassey Eno’s attempt to appeal the High Court judgment that kicked him out of the race, was further thrown out.

The other candidates featuring in the race are listed below;

6. Emem Coffie - Accord Party
7. Abasiekeme Mfonobong Ekanem - AA
8. Dr. Ekere Essien - ADP
9. Ita Bassey Ekpo - APGA
10. Eyo Eyo Ekong - APM
11. Ephraim Mbaba - APP
12. Akaninyene Ekpenyong - BP
13. Uko Usen Okon - LP
14. Kubiat Bassey Etang - NRM
15. Sunday Francis Ekanem - PRP
16. Emem Monday Udoh - SDP
17. Nsikak Hogan Thomas - ZLP

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