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GROUP CONDEMNS AKPABIO’S OUTBURST AGAINST EX-DEPUTY GOV MICHAEL UDOFIA, DEMANDS APOLOGY

An Akwa Ibom-based frontline socio political group, Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District Frontiers for Unity, has taken a swipe on the Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, over his outburst on the former deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, revered Elder statesman and knight of the Methodist Church, His Honour, Sir Michael Udofia, describing it as “offensive, jaundiced and disappointing”.

Recall that during the funeral service of Late Dr Herbert Wigwe and family, in Port Harcourt, Akpabio in an attempt to respond to Governor Fubara’s decent call on Nigerian politicians to minimize the struggle for power, desperation and the kill and bury attitude, narrated a concocted story of how he aspired to be a deputy Governor in 2006.


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“In 2006, I wanted to be a deputy Governor, so the then deputy Governor invited me and told me that there is no money in the office. So, a woman who went there with me, said: ‘your excellency, since there is nothing in the office, don’t wait to be impeached, just resign and go’. The then deputy Governor stood up and started punching the woman. I told him, don’t punch her, she is telling the truth, since there is nothing in the office, that’s why I want it. You are too big for the office. Governor Fubara, since you say there is no need for the struggle, don’t struggle." Akpabio quizzed.

In a press statement issued by the group and signed by its Convener, Comrade Samuel Etim, the group said it received the above outburst with shock and disbelief.

The group who further described Akpabio’s remarks as “self confession” expressed very deep shock while decrying that the senate President who as a commissioner in 2006 and close ally to the deputy Governor then, was the master brain behind the unsuccessful impeachment plan of Sir Udofia.

They also took strong exception to the ‘crude and gutter languages’ Akpabio employed in his needless response to Governor Fubara’s views during the burial.

According to the statement, Sir Michael Udofia became the Deputy Governor in 2005 following the resignation of his predecessor, Engr Chris Ekpenyong and was widely admired for his humility, dedication and commitment to duty.

The group therefore expressed worry over Akpabio’s unwarranted utterances while also wondering what would have prompted Akpabio’s interest in an office that wasn’t vacant as he narrated during the funeral.

The Statement further reads: “sadly, the Senate President by virtue of his continuous unguarded utterances and his response to the comment made by Governor Fubara has pointed to serious character defect on his person.

“It is however not surprising that because of his inglorious attitude, Akpabio decided to act childishly while also talking irresponsibly about a former deputy Governor who has not offended him in anyway.

Even though sir Michael Udofia has left government, Akpabio lacks the integrity and morality to make a cock and bull story against him.

“Ordinarily, we wouldn’t have been bothered about Senator Akpabio’s usual careless statements, but the allegations of Sir Michael Udofia throwing punches against a woman which suggests gender-based violence, got us perturbed.

“It will be a thing of joy if the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio would immediately retract his statement against the former deputy Governor and make public apology to the elder statesman and his kinsmen in the Senatorial district that his speech has given psychology disturbance.

“If Akpabio refuses to set the record straight by retrieving his statement and make a public apology, we will be left with no option than to take legal means to seek for justice for a man whose life resonates simplicity, sincerity and godliness.

“Also, we are calling on the general public to disregard those allegations on gender-based violence labeled against the former deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State by Senator Akpabio, as such only existed in the figment of Akpabio’s imagination.” Said Comrade Etim.

Sir Udofia, a knight of John Wesley, was a retired Permanent Secretary from Ikot Ekpene local government area before his confirmation as Deputy Governor in July 2005 and since his departure from office in 2007, has not been enmeshed in any political controversy.

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In faraway Northeastern Europe, a Nigerian Medical Doctor and proud son of Ibesit Nnung Ikot in Oruk Anam Local Government area of Akwa Ibom State, Anyanya Udongwo won the 10th The Voice Lithuania Contest with 15,000 EUR prize and a publishing deal with Universal Music Group.

The Voice Lithuania (Lietuvos balsas) is a Lithuanian reality show and part of the international The Voice syndication.

He defeated the other nine competitors at the Zalgirio Arena in Kaunas to win the coveted championship, and the competition attracted a record-breaking number of spectators.

Born and reared in Nigeria, Udongwo relocated to Lithuania from Ukraine when the war began.

Giving his acceptance speech, the medical doctor said;

“I am extremely grateful to the Lithuanians for their support and for how warmly they welcomed me.

I’ll admit, your support moved not only me, but also my family, who were hesitant about how I would be received in a foreign country.

Your support touched not only me, but also my family, who were hesitant about how I would be received in a foreign country”.

He lived in Ukraine for about 12 years where he studied medicine. Udongwo said singing was only a hobby – he sang in church, later in various projects- but after graduating, he realized that his true calling was music.

Governorship - unit 008,
Ward 5 oruk Anam LG

Ypp 19
APC 75
PDP 101

House of assembly

APC 75
Ypp 11
PDP 112

Result Update:
Uyo LGA | Ward - Offot 1 | Unit 041 - Nnung Efa Hall

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2023 PDP Candidate for Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District, Barr Emanuel Enoidem, voting at Polling Unit 002, Ward 1, Utu Ikot Eboro in Etim Ekpo LGA, during Saturday's Governorship and State House of Assembly election.

PDP wins Oruk Anam ward 7, unit 7

Early kickoff winnings for PDP in Akwa Ibom 😅

GOVERNORSHIP - UNIT 010 WARD 2, ORUK ANAM

73 - APC

101 - PDP

20 - YPP

STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY - UNIT 010 WARD 2, ORUK ANAM

7 - APC

112 - PDP

8 - YPP

Okoroawusa:
Labour Party no dey there?

E dey. Dude was just following Igbo boys around for endorsement and support, forgetting Election is a local and grassroots event.

GOVERNORSHIP - UNIT 010 WARD 2, ORUK ANAM

73 - APC

101 - PDP

20 - YPP

STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY - UNIT 010 WARD 2, ORUK ANAM

7 - APC

112 - PDP

8 - YPP

STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY - UNIT 010 WARD 2, ORUK ANAM

7 - APC

112 - PDP

8 - YPP

GOVERNORSHIP - UNIT 010 WARD 2, ORUK ANAM

73 - APC

101 - PDP

20 - YPP

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has cast his vote
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BREAKING NEWS...

YPP CANDIDATE LOSES UNIT TO SAMPSON IDIONG

Candidate of the young progressive Party, YPP, for Oruk Anam State Constituency, Mr Nsidibe Essien has lost his polling unit to the peoples Democratic party, PDP.

Candidate of the PDP for Oruk Anam State Constituency, Prince Sampson Idiong polled 86 votes to defeat other candidates at Government Primary school, Ika Annang.

Similarly, the PDP governorship candidate, Pastor Umo Eno polled 91 votes to defeat his rival in YPP, Obong Bassey Albert while Obong Akan Udofia of the APC scored 13 votes.

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JUST IN:

Governorship Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, Pastor Umo Eno, cast his vote at Unit 006, St John Primary School, Ikot Ekpene Udo, Ibiakpan Obotim 11 in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area.

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Akwa Ibom commissioner for Economic Development Dr Emem Bob and wife cast at polling unit 008, Village Square Mkpaeto Oniong West Ward 1, ONNA Local Government Area.

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JUST IN:

Governorship Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, Pastor Umo Eno, cast his vote at Unit 006, St John Primary School, Ikot Ekpene Udo, Ibiakpan Obotim 11 in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area.

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BREAKING NEWS...

YPP CANDIDATE LOSES UNIT TO SAMPSON IDIONG

Candidate of the young progressive Party, YPP, for Oruk Anam State Constituency, Mr Nsidibe Essien has lost his polling unit to the peoples Democratic party, PDP.

Candidate of the PDP for Oruk Anam State Constituency, Prince Sampson Idiong polled 86 votes to defeat other candidates at Government Primary school, Ika Annang.

Similarly, the PDP governorship candidate, Pastor Umo Eno polled 91 votes to defeat his rival in YPP, Obong Bassey Albert while Obong Akan Udofia of the APC scored 13 votes.

#OrukAnamdecides
#AkwaIbomDecides
#newpossibilities


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvmeRR12UuE

BREAKING NEWS...

YPP CANDIDATE LOSES UNIT TO SAMPSON IDIONG

Candidate of the young progressive Party, YPP, for Oruk Anam State Constituency, Mr Nsidibe Essien has lost his polling unit to the peoples Democratic party, PDP.

Candidate of the PDP for Oruk Anam State Constituency, Prince Sampson Idiong polled 86 votes to defeat other candidates at Government Primary school, Ika Annang.

Similarly, the PDP governorship candidate, Pastor Umo Eno polled 91 votes to defeat his rival in YPP, Obong Bassey Albert while Obong Akan Udofia of the APC scored 13 votes.

#OrukAnamdecides
#AkwaIbomDecides
#newpossibilities


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sageb:
OBA should win this election

That's left in the hands of the electorates

ELECTION DAY UPDATES

Special Assistant to Akwa Ibom Governor on New Media, Mr Aniekeme Finbarr, wife and mother have voted at unit 001, Afaha Iman, Etinan LGA.

According to him, the process is calm and peaceful.

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#OrukAnamDecides
#NewPossibilities


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Help lines for security response during elections today in Akwa Ibom State

Bornbiafra:
Liar... material are yet to leave to polling unit

5PM yesterday, materials had arrived all the RA centers in Oruk Anam

ELECTION DAY UPDATES

Voting has commenced in unit 16, Ikot Ibritam urban ward one of Oruk Anam

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The choice to progress and make Akwa Ibom a choice destination, fulfilling our destiny as the land of promise begins with electing leaders who will bear in their heart the mandate of the people, to bring good fortune to our sons and daughters, Leaders who relate to the pain of the people and offer tangible solutions.

Leaders who will uphold moral values and economic prosperity.

Leaders who will change the narrative and better the livelihood of every Akwa Ibomite.

Let's make our voices heard. Vote wisely.

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#akssituationroom2023 #VoteWisely #voteforabetterfuture

Governorship and State Assembly ELECTION DAY UPDATES

Election has started in Oruk Anam Ward 4, Unit OO4

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Former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, yesterday January 9, 2023, attended All Progressives Congress(APC) presidential rally In Adamawa state.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dzjOghw75g

Polchiz:
I thought the charge and bail lawyer, Keyamo claimed that Nigeria is doing better than US?

We might be doing better in terms of terrorism

As a nation, when will we achieve this feat?

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