A-Ibom PDP Conducts Smooth Ward Primaries

The People’s Democratic Party, PDP Akwa Ibom state has conducted ward primaries which elected Councillorship candidates of the party ahead of the October 31 LG polls in the state.

The primaries which was held across the 368 Wards in the state, have been adjudged by Party stakeholders and independent monitors as peaceful and orderly

In Ikono, a team of monitors reported that the election materials arrived Ikono Divisional Police Station at about 11.20am for onward delivery to the respective wards.

The team noted that the process was supervised by the Committee Chairman, Hon. Victor Etefia in the company of the PDP Party Chairman, Barr. Ekemini Ubah, who urged all delegates to conduct themselves and observe the Covid-19 guidelines as earlier stated by the Party.

In Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, a monitoring team visited Ibiono Western 2, Ward 5, one of the newly created Wards by Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission, AKISIEC.

The people of the Ward were thankful for the closeness of their new ward to them as they held their first Ward Congress. The ward houses 13 villages.

Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Rt. Hon. Ime Bassey Okon, thanked Governor Udom Emmanuel for the recognition he has given the area by appointing their son, Comrade Ini Ememobong as a member of the State Executive Council.

The people also expressed gratitude to the Governor for accepting to fund the ward, which cemented AKISIEC’s resolve to create the ward for them. Returning Officer, Prince Effiong affirmed that the Congress is peaceful.

The report from Ini Local Government Area indicated that materials arrived the Council Secretariat, Odoro Ikpe at about 11.40am for onward distribution to the 11 wards.

In Okobo Local Government Area, the monitoring team reported that the election materials earlier arrived Okobo Divisional Police headquarters for onward circulation to all wards centers across the local government area.

On her part the deputy speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Princess Felicia Bassey commended all delegates for the peaceful and orderly procesd and for observing the Covid-19 safety guidelines and protocols.

Also in Ini Local Government Area indicated that, at Ikpe Ward 2 & Ikpe 3 Ward 11, the ward elections were devoid of intimidation and crisis as Option A4 method was employed during the entire process.

The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Glory Edet commended the electorate for their peaceful conduct and urged them to continue in their support to the candidate.

On his part the returning officer, Mr. Monday James Akpan described the process as peaceful and worthy of commendation.

Similarly, at Iwere Ward 5, Ini LGA, report indicated that upon arrival at the Ward Centre, Iwere PCN Primary School, Obot-Me, the process was already concluded with the electorate all in smiles and jubilation. The returning officer, Mr. Emmanuel Edet Udofia described the process as being free and fair.

The Member representing Ini State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Bassey who hails from the ward commended the peaceful manner of the people especially in their choice of selecting a consensus candidate to represent them.

Report from Ibesikpo Asutan LGA indicated that materials for the local government arrived by 11:35 AM. After accreditation, agents and returning officers were admitted into the council hall, venue for the distribution of materials to various Wards.

The Congress Coordinating chairman, Hon. Emmanuel Obot, advised all the returning officers to be in good conduct and ensure all materials given out are returned accordingly.

Also speaking, the Rt. Hon. Aniekan Uko, Member representing Ibesikpo Asutan State Constituency, was thankful to the leader of the party, H. E. Udom Emmanuel, for facilitating a smooth process. He was also full of praises to the party Chairman, Hon. Udo Ekpenyong for “starting on a good note” in the prompt release of materials for the congress.

The materials were then distributed to the Ward returning officers who proceeded to their respective assigned wards. All officials were advised to adhere strictly to COVID-19 preventive protocols and encourage same at their centres.

Meanwhile, faithful of the party across various wards have commended the Obong Udo Ekpenyong led party administration for overseeing a transparent and fair exercise, which in their opinion contributed to the general success of the congress.

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