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The Akwa Ibom State Governorship Election Tribunal sitting in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Wednesday rejected evidence sought to be tendered by former Petroleum Minister, Atuekong Don Etiebet at the ongoing hearing of the governorship petition brought by the All Progressives Congress candidate, Mr Umana Okon Umana against the election of Mr Udom Gabriel Emmanuel as the Governor of Akwa Ibom State.

At the resumed hearing of the case on Wednesday, July 29, Atuekong Etiebet appearing as a witness for the APC candidate had sought to tender some newspaper and video evidence which he claimed he had made during and after the election.

However counsel to the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Paul Usoro, SAN had strongly objected to the admissibility of such documents by the Court claiming that they did not meet the basic ingredients of the law for them to be admitted by the Tribunal.

Read more on A'Ibom Tribunal: http://insideakwaibom.com/aibom-tribunal-throw-outs-etiebets-evidence/

According to Mr Usoro, for such documents to have been admitted they ought to have been pleaded by the witness in his statement, an action which Atuekong Etiebet And the APC lawyers had overlooked.

On the video evidence, Counsel to Mr Emmanuel had also argued that it was not enough to have mentioned the generic name of the Computer like Hewlett Packard which the video was said to have been made from but that it was mandatory by law to state the model And serial numbers of the machines.

Counsel to the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mr Tobechukwu Nweke while aligning himself with the submissions of Mr Usoro also went further to state that the origin of computer generated evidence ought to be ascertained since they are subject to distortions and manipulations.

Mr Usoro, citing several legal authorities had also contended that for the newspapers to be admitted, they ought to have been certified by the National Library a position Counsel to the APC candidate, Mr Wole Olanipekun, SAN had tried to debunk also citing his own legal authorities.

After. 30 minutes break to write their ruling, Hon Justice A. S. Umar, Hon Justice K. O. Dawodu and Hon Justice P. T. Kwahar unanimously agreed with the Counsel to Mr Udom Emmanuel that the newspapers and video evidence which Atuekong Etiebet had sought to tender did not meet the necessary legal requirements and subsequently threw them out.

Legal analysts believe that the rejection of the evidence of Atuekong Etiebet was a great set back for the candidate of the APC, Mr Umana Okon Umana who had also expressed frustration over the inability of his team of forensic experts to have scanned substantial materials even as the Court-ordered extension had since expired.

Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah who was also slated to testify for the APC may suffer a similar fate as Etiebet. The Tribunal continued its business with the cross-examination of the witnesses of the APC

…Storms INEC venue with armed thugs
Frustration, disappointment and dejection were the order of the day as the forensic examination of ballot papers by the Akwa Ibom State’s All Progressives Congress governorship candidate Mr Umana Umana drew to an over the weekend.

Our Correspondent gathered that Mr Umana’s Team was able to scan ballot papers of only six Local Government Areas by the close of the exercise on Saturday and analysts believe this was an insignificant ratio to use in an exercise which had taken place in 31 Local Government Areas.

Mr Umana Okon Umana on Sunday, July 26, stormed the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Institute, Central Business District, Abuja with armed men suspected to be fake Policemen and State Security Service, SSS officials to intimidate INEC and PDP officials to allow his agents to have a field day in carting away materials meant for forensic analysis.

Mr Umana’s action, we learnt, was out of frustration that with a day to the end of the court-ordered access to INEC materials for forensic examination, after the materials were brought from Akwa Ibom State, nothing much had been achieved by his team, prompting his direct intervention with illegal Policemen and officials of the State Security Service, SSS.

Our Correspondent covering the forensic examination reports that Mr Umana and his team were fiercely resisted and denied entry into the INEC Institute venue of the forensic examination by the vigilant securitmen and Policemen who mounted sentry at the gate of the Institute.

It was however later revealed that Mr Umana had stormed the INEC with the suspected thugs with the aim of carting away INEC’s sensitive materials which were meant for forensic examination. A heated argument had ensued between Mr Umana’s armed thugs and securitymen attached to the Institute who had demanded to know their identities and their accreditation tags.

Having failed to identify themselves, the INEC Securitymen politely informed Mr Umana that since he was the Petitioner in the case he could be granted access to the premises but his unidentified escorts would not be allowed to access the premises. They queried why Mr Umana should storm the INEC premises with escorts in two Hilux cars.

It was not immediately known what the mission of the APC candidate and the fake Policemen and SSS officials at the Institute was since he had agents who carried out the assignment but a top INEC official who commented on the incident on condition of anonymity since he was not officially authorised to speak on the matter, expressed dismay about the conduct of the APC candidate.

According to the INEC source: “the conduct of the APC candidate is reprehensible and condemnable. Having taken his matter to the Tribunal, we would have thought he has the confidence in the judiciary to do justice. But what we saw today, this resort to self help is a clear indication that the man does not believe in the rule of law,” the source said.

Mr Umana and the thugs hastily left in the two Toyota Hilux cars which had brought them when Policemen from Force headquarters arrived the scene to intervene in the incident. We later gathered that the vigilant INEC Security men had sensed that they may be over powered by the armed thugs and had put calls through to the Police headquarters for urgent intervention.

The scanning of the electoral materials has not been without drama and fierce arguments between agents of the APC and PDP. For instance, on 24 July 2015, the inspection commenced at about 09:47am. At the day’s proceedings, Mr Umana’s Team continued scanning of the Ballot papers used in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area (“Ibiono Ibom LGA”) which they could not finish previous day.

However, INEC later brought another bag of Ballot Papers still of Ibiono Ibom LGA which they had not finished the previous day. The APC Team protested against this but upon explanation by INEC, scanned the new Ballot Papers.

Our Correspondent gathered that Mr Umana’s Team was able to scan ballot papers of only six Local Government Areas by the close of the exercise on Saturday. Analysts believe this was an insignificant ratio to use in an exercise which had taken place in 31 Local Government Areas.

http://insideakwaibom.com/aibom-tribunal-update-umana-frustrated-as-forensic-test-ends/

Akwa Ibom State Government has reiterated its commitment to rid the State of all forms of criminality and ensure the safety of citizens as well as investors who have arrived the State to engage in productive ventures.

The State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel stated this when he worshipped at Goodnews Community International (a.k.a Gospel Village) in Abak Local Government Area.

He said his administration has beefed up security to make the State unsafe for criminals to operate and warned youths to steer-off crime. He pointed out that ill-gotten wealth does not last and advised youths to engage in productive ventures through acquisition of requisite skills, which he said, is a sure way to lasting prosperity. Governor Emmanuel hinted that 200 youths have been selected to acquire skills on maintenance in electricity related fields under the Federal Government Training Scheme and announced plans to integrate more youths in the ICT Oracle training programme.

The Governor emphasised that his administration is working assiduously to reduce poverty by boosting the investment consciousness of the people and identified power supply as a necessary tool towards industrialization. He said Abak community will witness uninterrupted power supply as soon as works at Ikot Ekpene and Ekpatakwa Distribution Centers are completed.

While congratulating the patriarch of the Goodnews Community, Arch. Bishop Elijah Mboho on his 74th Birthday celebration, the Governor acknowledged that God has used the clergyman to touch lives through humanitarian services carried out by the Goodnews Community.

In a sermon titled “The Path way of the Righteous shall never see shame” taken from Psalm 34:5 and 23:2, Senior Pastor of the Church, Apostle Samuel Noah said that God watches over all who put their trust in him. He likened Governor Emmanuel to the biblical Joseph whom God positioned to lead his people to abundance and urged the Governor not to be deterred by challenges but should look up to God for divine guidance.

Okori VS Akpabio: 102 witnesses to testify in court

…Okori to invite 19 witnesses , Akpabio 63, INEC 10, PDP 10

The Honourable Justice Goddy Anunihu led Akwa Ibom State National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting at the Customary Court Dutsen Alhaji, Abuja, on Tuesday refused former Akwa Ibom state Governor, Chief Godswill Akpabio’s bid to stall the continuation of the pre hearing in the petition challenging his declaration as winner of the March 28th, 2015 Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial election by the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate, Chief Inibehe Okori of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The three man panel which also has as members, Hon Justice A. O. Adebusoye and Hon Justice A. M. Lamido, on Tuesday insisted that Akpabio’s preliminary objection to the petition be heard alongside the petition against the former governors position that pre hearing must be put on hold till his application before the tribunal is dealt with. Continue reading http://insideakwaibom.com/okori-vs-akpabio-102-witnesses-to-testify-in-court/

Photo News: A’Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel Cuts his Birthday Cake as He Turns 49.


More pictures here: http://insideakwaibom.com/photo-news-aibom-governor-udom-emmanuel-cuts-his-birthday-cake-as-he-turns-49/

Gov. Udom Emmanuel assigns portfolios to 20 Commissioners, 2 Advisers

The 20 Commissioners and two Special Advisers who were earlier sworn in today by His Excellency, Governor Udom Emmanuel have been assigned their portfolios.

Barrister Uwemedimo Thomas Nwoko is the Attorney-General/Commissioner of Justice,

Mr. Akan Okon is the Commissioner for Finance,

Dr. Mathew Nathan Ekaette is the Commissioner of Agriculture and Natural Resources,

Mr. Ephraim Akparawa Inyang-eyen is the Commissioner for Works.

Prince Godwin Ntukude, Commissioner of Transport.

Rt. Hon. (Elder) Aniekan Simon Akpan is the Commissioner of Education,

while Dr. Dominic Ukpong is the Commissioner of Health.

Rt. Hon. Uwem Ita Etuk is the Commissioner of Lands/Town Planning. Click here to continue reading http://insideakwaibom.com/udom-assigns-portfolios-to-20-commissioners-2-advisers/

RESPONSE TO THE PETITION AGAINST FORMER GOVERNOR, GODSWILL AKPABIO, CON OF AKWA IBOM STATE FOR ABUSE OF PUBLIC TRUST AND GROSS MISAPPROPRIATION OF AKWA IBOM TAX PAYERS FUNDS VIA SURROGATES.

It is with great sadness and reluctance that one is forced to address the issues raised in the petition by Barr Leo Ekpenyong titled, “Petition Against Former Governor Godswill Obot Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State for Abuse of the Public Trust and Gross Misappropriation of Akwa Ibom Tax Payers’ Funds via Surrogates.” The cautionary and saddening part of this issue is that it reflects the truism in the scriptures that a “prophet is not without honour, except in his homeland.”

However, rather than condemning Barr Leo Ekpenyong for taking this course of action, one must thank God that through his petition an opportunity is granted us to clear a lot of misconceptions. Those opposed to Akpabio’s emergence and leadership of the state had fed the rumour mill in Akwa Ibom State (a fertile ground for gossip and rumours) with the most horrendous lies – some of which constituted the corpus of the petition – before and after the election. Since truth has nothing to fear from falsehood, we are happy that these lies have found their way into the public domain. Our duty now is to lift the veil on them and show them for what they are – falsehood.

The petition betrays a lack of understanding of the workings of government. Every sum withdrawn from a government account is tied to a subhead, and there must be a budgetary provision. To attribute fraud to withdrawals, which had the full sanction of Government, and was accommodated in the budget is strange, mischievous and untenable. More so, when one understands that there are checks and balances, which guide all aspects of government financial administration.
Please do note that the idea that the Akwa Ibom State Government received over N2.5 trillion (or N3 trillion) in the eight years of the Akpabio administration is an outrageous lie. What this lie suggests is that the Akwa Ibom State Government received an average of N26 billion monthly for the period. What a lie! Published accounts of disbursement from the Federation Accounts, corroborate the evidence that Akwa Ibom State never received up to N26 billion in any month throughout the Akpabio years. Note that in some months like April and May, 2015, Akwa Ibom State received about N8 billion only.
The allegation that the State Government spent N50 billion on the March General Elections falls on its face in the light of the preceding paragraph. There was no such provision in the budget of this year and such an amount could not have been paid as an extra-budgetary expenditure and yet salaries and other commitments were met. We challenge the petitioners to provide proofs to support this wild allegation. Who was it paid to? How was it paid? Where was it paid? And when was it paid?

It should be stated that the subject of this petition, His Excellency Chief Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON, is a seasoned lawyer who understands the workings of the law. He was called to the Bar in 1988, and was in private legal practice for many years and rose to the high rungs of Corporate Nigeria before venturing into politics. Therefore, he is conversant with the demands of accountability and transparency in governance. He was never found wanting in these areas.

It is unfortunate that the name of Dr. Okonjo Iweala, former minister of finance has become a reference in the swansong of the opposition to deride the legacies of the Akpabio administration, and make false accusations about accountability and transparency of his administration. It was alleged that she said at a convocation that what Akwa Ibom State Government has used in the uncommon transformation of the state did not amount to up to ten percent of the state’s revenue from the Federation Account. For the avoidance of doubt, Dr. Mrs Okonjo-Iweala, Finance Minister at the material time, categorically denied making the statement credited to her about Akwa Ibom State. She made public the transcript of what she said, and stated that she could not have made such a faulty, unfair and unbecoming statement about a State Government. Consequent upon her disavowal of the statement, the State Government considered it pointless to join issues, and rather simply drew attention to her denial of the statement. The opposition chose to ignore her stout denials, and opted to go ahead with their invention of what she never said.

CONTRACTS
It should be noted that contract administration in the Akpabio Years followed due process. A body known as the Finance and General Purpose Committee (FGPC) headed by the Secretary to the State Government, with members drawn from leaders of key project ministries and a seasoned lawyer as its secretary, was in charge of processing and awarding contracts. This ensured that due process was followed. The cost of every project undertaken by the administration was usually publicised at the start of the project. But the actual cost depended on the performance of the Naira against the Dollar (the world’s de facto economic denomination).

BUDGET DISCIPLINE
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly vetted every budgetary proposal, as constitutionally required before passing them. The budgeting plan of 80 per cent capital outlay and 20 per cent recurrent outlay was the vehicle used to drive our uncommon transformation of Akwa Ibom State. Based on this successful budgeting regime, the State House of Assembly passed a motion of confidence and appreciation on Chief Godswill Akpabio, CON.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDS
It bears mention that contrary to the information peddled in the petition; the State Government never diverted Local Government funds. Local Governments disbursed their funds through the Joint Account Committee. All Local Government projects were also approved by their local councils and they also managed their funds.

On the Chairmanship of the Association of Local Government Chairmen (Algon), The chairmen of local government areas themselves decided who became their chairman. This had nothing to do with the Akwa Ibom State Government.

ASSETS
It was regrettable that the petition claimed that Senator Akpabio owned shares in Julius Berger Plc. Senator Akpabio does not have any share in Julius Berger (either directly or by proxy). Senator Akpabio does not have any interest or shares in Nestoil as alleged by the petitioner. Senator Akpabio does not own a 25-storey building in Victoria Island or in any part of the world, as alleged by the petitioner. Julius Berger was hired in the construction of key projects in the state on the basis of their competence and their job quality. To their credit, they built durable and enduring infrastructures in the state including the Government House complex, (Governor’s lodge, Deputy Governor’s lodge, Banquet Hall, Governor’s Office, Press Centre, Guest Houses, Power and Maintenance plants) several flyovers, the new Akwa Ibom International Stadium, three underground drainage system, covering over 10 kilometres, dualisation of Ekom Iman-Idoro-Itu road with bridges, dualisation of Ekom Iman-Abak road with a suspended bridge over a ravine, dualisation of Uyo, Ikot Ekpene Road, amongst others.

It is laughable to claim that Senator Akpabio owns a N7.5 billion house in his hometown, Ukana. The Senator resides in a four-bedroom duplex house in a family compound. In the said compound there are up to 20 other family members with their houses accounting for the other spaces in the land inherited from their forebears over fifty years ago. It is also a patent falsehood that the house at 22 Probyn Road, Ikoyi belongs to Senator Akpabio. It is a rented building which ownership can be verified from Lagos State Land Registry. Senator Akpabio does not own the properties in Abuja mentioned in the petition to belong to him. You can verify the ownership of the properties (5 Okokosi Close, Maitama and Plot 28 Colorado Close, Maitama) from the land registry in Abuja.

Contrary to the statement in the petition, Senator Akpabio does not own any property in Ghana or in St. Kitts & Nevis. We challenge anybody to prove to the contrary. He was invited to attend the inauguration of the current President of Ghana as a member of the Presidential delegation from Nigeria. Many other Governors and Nigerians were on the delegation. He was also invited to attend the 30thIndependence Day celebration of St. Kitts and Nevis by the then Prime Minister who visited the State on a working trip to Nigeria. One wonders how simply visiting a country could translate into owning properties there?

It is, however, true that Her Excellency, Mrs Unoma Godswill Akpabio, the former First Lady, developed a Kindergarten school in Uyo. This school was developed through loans sourced from verifiable financial institutions and her personal income. Ekaete Unoma Akpabio graduated in Education Accounting and has NEVER hidden her love and passion for education of our children.

The petitioner mentioned Senator Akpabio’s cousin, Sir Emem Akpabio, who is a Senior manager at Shell Petroleum Corporation, without any direct allusion to his involvement in governance. He merely claimed that Sir Emem Akpabio is extremely wealthy and imagines that he is wealthy from Government patronage. This is another regrettable lie. Suffice it to say that Sir Emem Akpabio has worked in Shell for a long time and could account for his assets based on his income. Talk of his alleged stupendous wealth is however ludicrous.

The petitioner claimed that many persons who served in the Government were now “billionaires.” He mentioned some by name and even included some members of Senator Akpabio’s larger family. The mentioned persons are alive and could answer to these curious allegations. But suffice it to say that this, like other allegations, are completely false. One is not aware of any billionaire in the ranks of those who served the Akpabio administration from 2007 to 2015.

USE OF STATE FUNDS FOR POLITICAL BATTLES
It is baffling that anyone could conjecture that a serving Governor could use his State’s resources to fight for the impeachment of the governor of another state. Given how deeply tribal sentiments run in the country, members of the House of Assembly of another state would NEVER take instructions from a Governor of another state and tribe to fight their brother either by taking money from any interloper. Nigeria may be corrupt but “blood is still thicker than water”. As Governor, Senator Akpabio never got involved in such intra-state squabbles – though the contending parties from time to time appealed to his office then as the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum for mediation and reconciliation in the party interest. The case of Nassarawa is laughable as the state was not a PDP state and Akpabio NEVER met with any of the contending parties in the crisis nor was he invited to any meeting ever connected with Nasarawa State.

CONCLUSION
One more reason one is happy with this persecution (petition) is because Jesus Christ said, “Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be glad: for great is your reward in heaven; for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.” Leadership is from God and leaders represent God on earth.

As Governor, Senator Akpabio showed uncommon commitment to working with God and letting the will of God be done in the state. Senator Akpabio in his years as Governor of Akwa Ibom State did nothing of a deliberate or malicious nature that could possibly be construed as an abuse of public trust or misappropriation of funds.

Rather future generations of Akwa Ibom children shall appreciate and remember Akpabio for his selfless contribution which took them back to God (broke the Guinness World Records by assembling the largest Choir on planet earth), built enduring infrastructure – over 36 new bridges, over 2000 kilometres of roads, 6000 rural projects, completed the Ibom power plant, Ibom International Airport, Tropicana Shopping Mall with six cinema studios, ongoing 15 storey 250 bedrooms Hilton Hotel, built and completed a brand new best designed Sheraton by four points 14 storey Hotel, built and completed a quaternary Hospital at Itam with international standard facilities 4 floors with basement laboratories, five cottage hospitals, ultra-modern 4 storey e-library complex, free and compulsory education for 7 years, free medical treatment for children up to age 5, pregnant women including free delivery and the retirees. Others include the best designed over 30,000 capacity international stadium with dedicated power plant and ancillary facilities, etc. We shall ever value Akpabio for changing the psyche of our people through uncommon performance in governance.

The opposition has, in their desperation and frustration, crossed the line of decorum, truth and decency with their torrents of propaganda and blackmail. We are glad, however, that the petitioner has afforded us the opportunity to ventilate their falsehood with the flit of truth.

We extend our kind regards to all our compatriots and the petitioner.

God bless Akwa Ibom State.
God bless Nigeria.

Joe Iniodu
Media Assistant to Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, CON.

Recently, during a church service at Qua Iboe Church, Governor Udom Emmanuel had while addressing the congregation disclosed the intention of his government to sponsor about 1000 Akwa Ibom youths on Oracle Certification training in ICT. Such a cheering news was applauded by many as a step in the right direction.The benefits derivable from such training program for both the beneficiaries and by extension the state, cannot be quantified in terms of the value it would add to the society, nay the planned industrial revolution which the Udom administration is set out to achieve for the state. Continue reading: http://insideakwaibom.com/udoms-human-infrastructure-plan-for-akwa-ibom-youths-the-it-option/

Recently, during a church service at Qua Iboe Church, Governor Udom Emmanuel had while addressing the congregation disclosed the intention of his government to sponsor about 1000 Akwa Ibom youths on Oracle Certification training in ICT. Such a cheering news was applauded by many as a step in the right direction.The benefits derivable from such training program for both the beneficiaries and by extension the state, cannot be quantified in terms of the value it would add to the society, nay the planned industrial revolution which the Udom administration is set out to achieve for the state.

http://insideakwaibom.com/udoms-human-infrastructure-plan-for-akwa-ibom-youths-the-it-option/

Live Broadcast, Internet Streaming Link for the Swearing-in Ceremony of their Excellencies Mr. Udom Gabriel Emmanuel as the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State and Mr. Moses Frank Ekpo as Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6DbF0UzG3I


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LIVE internet streaming of the Commissioning of Ibom Multi Specialty Hospital by GOV Akpabio showing on :
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A MUST WATCH VIDEO: Click to see how many people marched for Akwa Ibom Governor-Elect.


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PDP Governors Forum interactive session with the media and civil society. Theme: Sustenance of Democratic Values and National Development. Venue: Eko Hotel (Signature) Victoria Island, Lagos. Time: happening now. Streaming and Social Media Channel: Twitter: @pdpgovs Facebook: www.facebook.com/pdpgovs Livestream:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PdtKok2564

PDP Governors' Forum (PDPGF)
Announces an
Interactive Session with the Media and Civil Society Organizations

Theme
Sustenance of Democratic Values & National Development

Date: Tuesday, 10.03.2015
Venue: EKo Hotel, Lagos State.

Time 1:00pm

Showing Live on
NTA, AIT, CHANNELS and

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Official PVC of Udom Emmanuel for Governor Akwa Ibom State 2015.


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ANNOUNCEMENT! ANNOUNCEMENT!! ANNOUNCEMENT!!
Udom/Moses Campaign train moves to Abak and Essien Udim Local Government Areas of Akwa Ibom State today 7th Feb. 2015. The rally will be broadcast LIVE via Internet Streaming at www.divinemandateaks2015.org.
Abak Broadcast Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBBopVTbByA
Essien Udim Broadcast Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1pBShY_xiU
Stay connected!

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The ambition of the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Akwa Ibom State, Mr Umana Okon Umana has taken a plunge following recent revelations that the national leadership of APC has given up on its desire to win Akwa Ibom State.
The revelation followed a recent publication by THE NATION Newspaper owned by the APC National Leader, Ashiwaju Bola Tinubu, and seen as the propaganda wing of the Party, which conceded that the Party cannot win Akwa Ibom State. Continue reading http://insideakwaibom.com/2015-must-read-akwa-ibom-apc-members-campaign-jonathan/

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LIVE Update: Photo Speak, more sights from Udom/Moses Governorship Campaign Rally in Uruan Local Govt. Area. Uruan People says Udom is their own. Vote Udom Emmanuel for sustainable development. #Udomgovernor #AKS2015 #AKSPDPCAMPAIGN #DIVINEMANDATE2015

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Live Update of PDP Governorship Rally Akwa Ibom State

Udom/Moses 2015 Campaign train moves to Urue Offong Oruko and Oron Local Government Areas. We will bring you details of these events. Oron Campaign Rally will be broadcast Live via
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ0Mk1yxF2I and www.divinemandateaks2015.org. Stay connected!

Okon Lagos, Victor Osuagwu, Utang, Live in Akwa Ibom, Ikot Ekpene for PDP Gubernatorial Rally. Watch them perform @
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See Gov. Akpabio zekem with MC Galaxy LIVE at Nsit Ubium Akwa Ibom State 2015 PDP Governorship Rally (NSIT UBIUM)



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Watch Live streaming of Akwa Ibom Xmas Carol on your blackberry, android, iPad and Laptop via www.akwaibomstate.gov.ng and www.insideakwaibom.com

By Inside Akwa Ibom

Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio, has re-assured person’s with diability in the state of continuous assistance and support by the state government to enable them achieve their purpose on earth.

The governor stated this today at Moboho Mkparawa Ibibio Hall, Uyo, during the celebration of the 2014 edition of “International Day of Person’s with disabilities, (PWDS) which had as it’s theme: Sustainable development: The promise of Technology.

Represented by the commissioner for information and communications, Mr. Aniekan Umanah, Chief Akpabio who listed the various programmes of the present administration targeted at enhancing the well-being of physically challenged person’s in the society, challenged them not to see their present condition as a incapable of being turned into something productive, and reminded that there is ability in disability.

http://insideakwaibom.com/gov-akpabio-brightens-hope-persons-disability/

LIVE Internet Streaming of Akwa Ibom Christmas Carol Night 2014

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By ESSIEN ESEMA.

Following a motion on notice filed on the 10th of December, 2014, in suite number FCT/HCCV/765/2014 (Motion Number M/2593/14) an Abuja High Court presided over by Honourable Justice Y. Halilu on 11th day of December, 2014 issued an interim injunction restraining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from “FORWARDING THE RESULT OF THE SPECIAL STATE CONGRESS PURPORTEDLY HELD ON 8TH DECEMBER, 2014 TO INEC FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRODUCING A GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE IN AKWA IBOM STATE FOR THE 2015 GENERAL ELECTIONS, PENDING THE HEARING OF THE MOTION ON NOTICE”

This straight forward order of the Court written in simple English, has been variously interpreted by many and mostly misinterpreted by those not learned in the art of law and even by some learned friends just to suit their whims, fancy and caprices. I owe members of the Transformation Initiative and the general public a duty to give the whole truth regarding the said Court Injunction.

First, it is pertinent to correct some facts. Mr. Udom Emmanuel, the PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in Akwa Ibom State was not made a party to that case. The suit was instituted by Chief Ime Ekanem, (and not all 21 aggrieved aspirants) against the National Chairman of PDP and the National Secretary of PDP, asking the court to stop the duo from acting on the outcome of the December 8, 2014, PDP Primary result. The court had after granting the restraining order adjourned the matter to January 5, 2015 for hearing. There is no evidence on record that the aggrieved 21 PDP governorship aspirants have applied to be joined in the suit as alleged by some media. Similarly, there is also no evidence to proof that the parties and INEC have been officially notified of the said court order. Click here to continue reading: http://insideakwaibom.com/court-injunction-against-udom-emmanuel-the-whole-truth/

All is set for the 2014 edition of the annual Akwa Ibom State Government Carol Night, slated to hold on Saturday, December 20, at the new Ibom International Stadium in Uyo.
In a release, announcing the programme elements of the 2014 edition of the event, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr. Aniekan Umanah emphasised that “the 9,999 Carol Night, apart from been a record-breaking gathering of Carol Singers, has become a major source of spiritual tourism that attracts pilgrims from around the world.” The event, according to him, “gives the Christian community and general public a compelling need to be in the city of Uyo to celebrate Christmas and honour the birth of Jesus Christ.”
He explained that the event, which is the creation of the Akpabio administration, and coordinated by the Akwa Ibom State Directorate of Protocols, was inspired by the Governor’s desire to gather people from every Church organization, hamlet and village from across the State to share in the joy of Christmas by singing praises to the Almighty God.
According to him, since its inception in 2008, “the Akwa Ibom State Christmas Carol Night has enjoyed the benevolence, involvement, support and passion of Governor Akpabio, and has also served as avenue for the promotion of spiritual growth, peaceful co-existence among ethnic, religious and cultural groups in the State, in an evening of praise, worship, love and unity”.
Mr. Umanah added that apart from boosting take a look
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Akwa Ibom PDP Governorship Primaries showing LIVE today from the New Akwa Ibom Int Stadium on Channels TV, AKBC and www.livestream.com/akwaibompdpgovernorshipprimaries

All is now set for another moment of encounter with God as the 2014 edition of Word Convention begins today Sunday 16th through Sunday 23rd November, 2014 at the church auditorium of the Word of Faith Covenant Assembly, Mbierebe Obio, Aka Etinan Road, Uyo.

The theme of this year’s convention is “Breaking the Limit” and will feature word impartation from Five great gospel generals including, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, Bishop Emah Isong, Rev. Dr. Abel Damina, Apostle Dr. Gabriel Nkanag and the Senior Pastor, Prophet Dr. John Linus, who is the host.

The Senior Pastor Prophet Dr. John Linus hinted that the one week power packed spiritual event which promises to be an unforgettable experience will also have Freke Umoh, Esther Edoho, Peace Hill and Crew, and Covenant Voices ministering in songs and other presentations to charge up the souls of those that will attend the convention.

During the one week spiritual exercise, there will be Minister’s/workers conference, from Tuesday 18th through Thursday 20th, Time: 9:am, while the other activities starts 5pm daily. The Visioner of this great assembly, Prophet John Linus has assured all that would be in attendance that the one week they will spent in God’s presence, will never be in vain.
Make plans to attend and invite your friends, relations and neighbours.

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A'Ibom stands still as Udom Emmanuel Declares for Governorship today. Watch the declaration LIVE on AIT, NTA, AKBC and Internet Streaming via www.livestream.com/udomemmanuel www.aca.org.ng www.udomgemmanuel.org by 1pm. Stay tuned!