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Akan Okon confesses before the court that he has never acquired any skill in forensic science and as such he was not an expert in forensic analysis. He gives the court an overview of all his working experiences cutting across several banks from 1987 until he left First Inland Bank to join a firm known as Fantitix Investments Ltd.
His witness had stated yesterday that he was contacted by Akan Okon’s lawyers to carry out forensic investigations of Pastor Umo Eno’s credentials on August 25th 2022, whereas the case had been instituted since June 2022 by Akan Okon without the prompting of a forensic science expert.
What this means is that Akan Okon started insulting and accusing Umo Eno of parading a forged document, three months before engaging an alleged expert.

PST. UMO ENO AND HIS "PLENTY" SANS

Why the noise?

Pst. Umo Bassey Eno submitted his governorship nomination form with all the requirements including his WAEC.

Akan Okon said Umo Eno's WAEC is fake and took him to court.

Pst. Umo Eno first filed his WAEC certificate and the confirmation from Waec in court but on realising that the burden of prove will be shifted to him if he allows the Certificate to stay withdrew it and filed his testimonial thereby shifting the burden of proof to Akan Okon's team who brought this case in the first place.

Few jokers in Akwa Ibom are now questioning why Pst. Eno is using seven SANS instead of just bringing out his certificate even when the case is already in court.

1. He presented his WAEC certificate including the original while submitting his form and at the party screening exercise.

So, Let Akan Okon prove that it's fake.

2. Once you are in court, you use lawyers and not carpenters. So if he can afford fifty SANS, it's none of your business. Moreso, the case is political so lawyers can naturally join to show solidarity with the party.

3. Meanwhile WAEC has come out to say that Pst. Umo Eno wrote their exams and they issued him that certificate. They could be called upon to say the same in court.

4. Akan Okon's chances at this point is 0.0001%.

Akwa is PDP..

Credits: Idongesit Uyo

- MR FRESH AIR -

As massive resignation coutinue to rock the People Democratic party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom state due to the emergence of the preferred candidate pst UMO ENO, Mr fresh air Akwa Ibom state is about to experience a new leaf.

As the dead woods of the party coutinue to depart the terrain to give space for dividends of democracy to take is full course in the state, starting from the completion agenda of his Excellency Deacon Udom Emmanuel industrialization drive towards a fulfilled Akwa Ibom, smiles as coutinue to beckon on the faces of all the party faithfuls and the state at large.

On our facts finding mission, we were able to find reason for their resignation ranging from not being able to cash out as before, their pay master being floor by Pst Umo Eno during the gubernatorial primaries election of the party, their phantom promises looking likely not to materialize and the grip towards the state totally but over, as reason towards the resignations.

Pst Umo Eno whom as made his developmental strives in the hospitality sector, began with youths oriented program to set the road map for the youth to be gainfully employed, in his word stop collecting peanut from the people you sent to represent you, rather let them give you work to feed yourself and family and be able to fulfilled your dreams.

The amended electorial act as been a life safer to Akwa Ibom state and Nigeria 🇳🇬 at large, is a time were our preferred candidates will be taking seat of authority in all the public offices.
Go and get your voters card (PVC) and read the electorial act to get more clarification on the foundation your MP is standing on don't be lead into a dungeon. Akwa Ibom state is PDP

Akwa Ibom behold your Mr fresh air Pst Umo Eno, he is ready to lead, ready to serve, ready to listen to the plight of Akwa ibomites.

Ami mme bõ Eno.
Afo amme bõ?

OKU IBOM IBIBIO CONGRATULATES PASTOR UMO ENO, SUES FOR LOVE AND FORGIVENESS

The President General of the Akwa Ibom Traditional Rulers Council, Ntenyin Solomon Etuk has advised the PDP Governorship Candidate,Pastor Umo Eno to forgive all those throwing tantrums against him and to open his arms of love to those he defeated, in the interest of the unity and peace of the State.

He has also congratulated Pastor Eno on his victory in the nomination exercise and stressed that he should not bear grudge against those who smear him on the media, but should see it as part of the challenges of the game of politics.

Pastor Umo Eno on returned from Abuja, where he received his Certificate of Return from the PDP National OKU IBOM IBIBIO CONGRATULATES PASTOR UMO ENO, SUES FOR LOVE AND FORGIVENESS

The President General of the Akwa Ibom Traditional Rulers Council, Ntenyin Solomon Etuk has advised the PDP Governorship Candidate,Pastor Umo Eno to forgive all those throwing tantrums against him and to open his arms of love to those he defeated, in the interest of the unity and peace of the State.

He has also congratulated Pastor Eno on his victory in the nomination exercise and stressed that he should not bear grudge against those who smear him on the media, but should see it as part of the challenges of the game of politics.

Pastor Umo Eno on returned from Abuja, where he received his Certificate of Return from the PDP National Chairman, went to the Palace of the Paramount Ruler of Nsit Ubium and Oku Ibom Ibibio, to
appreciate him for his support.

“I first came here to consult my father before going out, and now that I have been given the certificate, I had to come back to show you that I am now a certified Governorship candidate”, Pastor Eno said.

The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Frank Archibong and the Deputy Director General of the Umo Eno Campaign Organization, Dr Godwin Ntukude who led the team, took time to thank the Royal Father and other members of the state traditional council, for their support., went to the Palace of the Paramount Ruler of Nsit Ubium and Oku Ibom Ibibio, to
appreciate him for his support.

“I first came here to consult my father before going out, and now that I have been given the certificate, I had to come back to show you that I am now a certified Governorship candidate”, Pastor Eno said.

The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Frank Archibong and the Deputy Director General of the Umo Eno Campaign Organization, Dr Godwin Ntukude who led the team, took time to thank the Royal Father and other members of the state traditional council, for their support.

Ibom Frontline forum led by his capacity leader Hon Akan Ntia and distinguish members of the forum were on ground to give our principal a rousing welcome and also congratulate him in the fort coming polls .

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE FOR CONDUCT OF SENATORIAL PRIMARIES/APPROVED VENUES

This is to inform aspirants, delegates and members of our Party that Primaries to elect candidates for the Senatorial District Seats will hold tomorrow, Monday May, 23, 2022 from 8am as earlier announced by the National Working Committee of our Party.

Therefore, pursuant to the extant provisions of the Guidelines for Primary Elections of the Peoples Democratic Party, the following venues have been approved for the conduct of Nominations for the Senatorial nominations:

VENUES FOR SENATORIAL DISTRICT PRIMARIES

1. Akwa Ibom South (Eket Senatorial District) - SPU Base, ONNA

2. Akwa Ibom North West (Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District) - Township Stadium, Ikot Ekpene

3. Akwa Ibom North East (Uyo Senatorial District) - Ibom Hall

The National Working Committee of our Party had earlier clarified that by virtue of Section 84(8) of the Electoral Act, 2022, those qualified and eligible to vote as delegates in the forthcoming Primaries and National Convention of our great Party are the three (3) AD-HOC Delegates per ward, elected at the Ward Congresses and one (1) National Delegate per Local Government, elected at the Local Government Area Congresses.

All eligible delegates are expected to be physically present in their respective venues for accreditation which is scheduled to begin by 8am prompt.
Signed:

Rt. Hon. (Elder) Aniekan Akpan
State Chairman
Peoples Democratic Party
Akwa Ibom State
May 22, 2022

COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF PDP NOMINEES/FLAGBEARERS FOR FEDERAL HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 22ND MAY, 2022.

1) Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium/ - Paul Ekpo - 95votes.

2) Uyo/Nsit Atai/Ibesikpo Asutan/Uruan - Mark Esset - 75votes.

3) Ikot Abasi/Eastern Obolo - Uduak Odudoh - 98votes.

4) INI/Ikono - Glory Edet - 58votes.

5) Itu/Ibiono Ibom - Ime Okon - 62votes.

6) ONNA/Eket/Esit Eket/Ibeno - Okpolupm Etteh - 103votes.

7) Ikot Ekpene/Obot Akara/Essien Udim - Idongesit Ntekpere - 92votes.

8) Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika - Aniekan Umanah - 96votes.

9) Ukanafun/Oruk Anam - Unyime Idem -

10) Oron/Udung Uko/Mbo/Okobo/Urueoffong Oruko - Martins Esin - 79votes.

Missing components will be updated as they come

Sandy Aniekan.

Update

Nomination of Candidates for Elections into the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly

Results Update

1.Essien Udim: Hon Barr Prince Akpabio

2. Abak: Hon Udeme Otong

3. Esit Eket/Ibeno: Engr Udofia Friday Udobia

4. Nsit Ibom: Hon Eric Akpan

5. Etim Ekpo/Ika: Rt Hon Mfon Idung

6. Uyo: Mr Uwemedimo Asuquo

7. Ibiono Ibom: Obong Godwin Ekpo

8. Ikot Ekpene/ Obot Akara: Mr Jerry Otu

9. ONNA: Sunny Johnny

10. Nsit Atai: Prince Aniefiok Attah

11. Nsit Ubium: Hon Barr Otobong Bob

12. Ukanafun: Evangelist Emem Udom

13.Itu: Hon. KufreAbasi Edidem

14. Oron/ Udung Uko: Hon Mrs Kenim Onofiok

15. Uruan; Dr Itoro Etim

16. INI: Hon Lawrence Udoide

17. Etinan: Uduak Ekpo-Ufot

18. Ikono: Hon Itoro Columba

19. Ibesikpo Asutan: Ubong Attah

20. Okobo: Pius Bassey

21. Mkpat Enin: Uwem Imo-Ita

22. Oruk Anam:Prince Sampson Idiong

23. Urue Offong/Oruko: Hon Precious Selong

24. Eket: Dr Nsidibe Akata

25. Mbo: Rt Hon (Chief) Effiong Johnson

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE FOR CONDUCT OF STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRIMARIES/APPROVED VENUES.

This is to inform aspirants, delegates and members of our Party that Primaries to elect candidates for the State House of Assembly and House of Representatives will hold tomorrow, Sunday May, 22, 2022 as earlier announced by the National Working Committee of our Party.

Therefore, pursuant to the extant provisions of the Guidelines for Primary Elections of the Peoples Democratic Party, the following venues have been approved for the conduct of Nominations for State House of Assembly and House of Representatives nominations:

VENUES FOR STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY PRIMARIES

S/N
STATE CONSTITUENCY
VENUE

ABAK
INDEPENDENCE HALL, ABAK

EASTERN OBOLO/IKOT ABASI
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL HALL,
IKOT ABASI

EKET
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL HALL,
EKET

ESIT EKET/IBENO
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
UQUO, ESIT EKET

ESSIEN UDIM
MOBILE 26 BASE, UKANA, ESSIEN UDIM

ETIM EKPO/IKA
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL HALL,
UTU ETIM EKPO

ETINAN
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL HALL, ETINAN

IBESIKPO ASUTAN
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL HALL, IBESIKPO

IBIONO IBOM
ST. PETER’S PRIMARY SCHOOL, IBIONO

IKONO
HOLY CHILD PRIMARY SCHOOL NUNG UDOE ITAK

IKOT EKPENE/OBOT AKARA
IKOT EKPENE TOWNSHIP STADIUM

INI
POLICE POST, IKPE IKOT NKON. INI

ITU
WEST ITAM SECONDARY SCHOOL EKIT ITAM, ITU

MBO
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL HALL, ENWANG

MKPAT ENIN
LOCAL GOVERNMENT HEADQUARTERS (GUEST HOUSE), MKPAT ENIN

NSIT ATAI
DIVISIONAL POLICE STATION, ODOT

NSIT IBOM
ST. LOUIS PRIMARY SCHOOL,
MBIOKPORO NSIT 1, NSIT IBOM

NSIT UBIUM
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL HALL,
IKOT EDIBON

OKOBO
OKOBO DEVELOPMENT HALL, OKOPEDI, OKOBO

ONNA
QIC PRIMARY SCHOOL, AWA IMAN, ONNA

ORON/UDUNG UKO
ORON TOWNSHIP STADIUM, ORON

ORUK ANAM
LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL HALL,
IKOT IBRITAM

UKANAFUN
GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOL NSEHE, UKANAFUN

URUAN
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, IDU, URUAN

URUE OFFONG/ORUKO
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
URUE OFFONG

UYO
IBOM HALL, UYO

VENUES FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRIMARIES

FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY
VENUE

ABAK/ ETIM EKPO/ IKA
INDEPENDENCE HALL, ABAK

EKET/ ONNA/ ESIT EKET/ IBENO
SPU BASE, ONNA

ETINAN/ NSIT IBOM/ NSIT UBIUM
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, ETINAN

IKONO/ INI
DIVISIONAL POLICE STATION, ODORO IKPE, INI

IKOT ABASI/ MKPAT ENIN/ EASTERN OBOLO
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
IKOT ABASI

IKOT EKPENE/ ESSIEN UDIM/ OBOT AKARA
TOWNSHIP STADIUM, IKOT EKPENE

ITU/ IBIONO IBOM
WEST ITAM SECONDARY SCHOOL, ITAM, ITU

ORON/ MBO/ OKOBO/ URUE OFFONG-ORUKO/ UDUNG-UKO
TOWNSHIP STADIUM, ORON

UKANAFUN/ ORUK ANAM
LOCAL GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT,
IKOT AKPA NKUK, UKANAFUN

UYO/ URUAN/ NSIT ATAI/ IBESKIPO ASUTAN
IBOM HALL, UYO

The National Working Committee of our Party had earlier clarified that by virtue of Section 84(8) of the Electoral Act, 2022, those qualified and eligible to vote as delegates in the forthcoming Primaries and National Convention of our great Party are the three (3) AD-HOC Delegates per ward, elected at the Ward Congresses and one (1) National Delegate per Local Government, elected at the Local Government Area Congresses.

All eligible delegates to these nominations are expected to be physically present in their respective venues for accreditation which will begin by 8am prompt. The nomination for the State House of Assembly is expected to hold from 8am - 12 noon while the nomination for candidates for the House of Representatives seat will begin from 2pm.

Signed:

Rt. Hon. (Elder) Aniekan Akpan
State Chairman
Peoples Democratic Party
Akwa Ibom State
May 21, 2022

A'Ibom PDP kicks off race for 2023 general elections
..1018 delegates to elect 26 AKHA, 10 Reps, 3 Senatorial, Guber candidate in A'Ibom
..Only elected 3 Ad-hoc delegates per ward, 1 National Delegate per LGA to vote at primaries - Party clarifies

By Dan Etokidem

The defining moment is here once again as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Akwa Ibom State will on Sunday, May 22, 2022, begin the political process of consolidating her stronghold on the political landscape, a tradition it has maintained since 1999 with the conduct of the House of Assembly and House of Representatives primaries.

In a release signed by the party's National Organizing Secretary, Hon. Umar M. Bature, the party directed that going by the letters and spirit of Section 84(8) of the Electoral Act, 2022, "delegates to vote at the Indirect Primaries and National Convention to elect candidates for elections shall be those democratically elected for that purpose only".

Based on the provisions, Hon Bature noted that those qualified and eligible to vote as delegates in the forthcoming PDP Primaries and National Convention are the three (3) Ad-Hoc delegates per ward, elected at the Ward Congresses and one (1) National Delegate per Local Government, elected at the Local Government Area Congresses.

In Akwa Ibom, only 1018 delegates comprising of the 987 Adhoc delegates elected during the April 30, 2022 Ad-Hoc delegates congress and the 31 National delegates elected during the Local Government Congresses will vote to elect the next PDP Governorship candidate on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

The primary is expected to kick off on Sunday, May 22, 2022. While the House of Assembly primaries is scheduled to hold from 8:00am to 12 noon, the House of Representatives Primaries is billed to commence from 2:00 pm and the exercise which will hold simultaneously across the State and Federal Constituencies will witness the emergence of 26 House of Assembly and 10 House of Representatives candidates who will fly the party's flag in the 2023 general elections.

In Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District, the PDP House of Assembly primaries will take place in Abak, Etim Ekpo/Ika, Oruk Anam and Ukanafun, Essien Udim, Ikot Ekpene/Obot Akara, Ini, and Ikono State Constituencies.

Similarly, in Eket Senatorial District, the primary will be holding to elect flagbearers for Eket, Esit Eket/Ibeno, Onna, Mkpat Enin, Ikot Abasi/Eastern Obolo, Oron/Udung Uko, Mbo, Urue Offong/Oruko and Okobo State Constituencies.

Also, in Uyo Senatorial district, PDP aspirants will be battling for delegates votes to emerge as House of Assembly candidates for Uyo, Itu, Ibiono, Ibesikpo, Uruan, Nsit Atai, Nsit Ibom, Nsit Ubium and Etinan State Constituencies.

In a related development, the House of Representatives race will witness candidates slugging it out to clinch the party's ticket for the Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Abak Etim Ekpo Ika Federal Constituency, Ikot Ekpene Federal Constituency, Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency and Itu/Ibiono Federal Constituency.

Also, the battle for who will emerge as the PDP flagbearer for the House of Representatives will witness aspirants struggling for delegates votes to emerge as candidates for Uyo Federal Constituency, Etinan Federal Constituency, Ikot Abasi/Eastern Obolo Federal Constituency, Eket Federal Constituency as well as Oron Federal Constituency.

The exercise will on Monday, May 23, 2022, culminate in the party's Senatorial primaries in the three Senatorial districts of Ikot Ekpene, Uyo and Eket while the Governorship primaries is scheduled for Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

In line with constitutional provisions and the 2022 Electoral Act, as well as INEC's Guidelines for the Conduct of Primaries and Nomination of Candidates by Political Party's, all the primaries to be conducted will be monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, accredited observers and the media, after which delegates from the state will join their counterparts from 35 other States and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja to elect the party's presidential candidate on Saturday, May 28, and Sunday, May 29, 2022.

BREAKING NEWS:
May 20, 2022

Press Statement

USE OF ELECTED DELEGATES FOR THE PRIMARIES AND NATIONAL CONVENTION

By virtue of Section 84(8) of the Electoral Act, 2022, delegates to vote at the Indirect Primaries and National Convention of political parties to elect candidates for elections shall be those democratically elected for that purpose only.

Consequently those qualified and eligible to vote as delegates in the forthcoming Primaries and National Convention of our great Party, the PDP are the three (3) AD-HOC Delegates per ward, elected at the Ward Congresses and one (1) National Delegate per Local Government, elected at the Local Government Area Congresses.

Furthermore, the NWC wishes to inform our Party members that the State Houses of Assembly Primaries to elect our State House of Assembly candidates, earlier scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2022 will now hold on Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 8:00am to 12 noon; while the House of Representatives Primaries to elect our House of Representatives candidates will also hold on Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 2:00 pm.

All aspirants, critical stakeholders, leaders and teeming members of our Party should please take note.

Signed:

Hon. Umar M. Bature
National Organizing Secretary

20-05-2022

Press Release

THAT VAIN ATTEMPT TO MALIGN PASTOR UMO ENO WITH A CONCOCTED AUDIO

There is a doctored audio making the rounds on the social media and internet, crediting some derogatory statements to our principal, Pastor Umo Eno, trying to allude that he said that councilors didn’t purchase nomination forms.

It is a hoax perpetrated by persons who feel threatened by Pastor Umo Eno’s goodwill and the support he’s enjoying from the generality of Akwa Ibom people. The said audio did not emanate from our Principal, Pastor Umo Eno. It is an coinage of comments and reactions made at different events and fora, and surreptitiously used in a vain attempt to impugn the reputation of Pastor Umo Eno, the leading gubernatorial aspirant in the state.

It must be noted that Pastor Eno has consulted widely across the entire state, where he made statements from different contexts and perspectives. Therefore, picking these to create a negative impression about Pastor Eno, is unacceptable, and smacks of mischief.

Our standpoint is predicated on the fact that Pastor Umo Eno’s character doesn’t depict the statements. He is a humble, amiable and convivial person, who doesn’t use demeaning words on people, let alone, the people he seeks to lead.

The public is therefore advised to discountenance the mendacious smear campaign, aimed at tarnishing the hard earned image and reputation of Pastor Umo Eno.

Signed

Uwemedimoh Umanah , PhD, ANIPR
Spokesperson, Team Umo Eno

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE FOR THE CONDUCT OF GUBERNATORIAL PRIMARY ELECTION

In accordance with the extant provisions of the Electoral Guidelines for Primary elections of the Peoples Democratic Party, our Party, the PDP in Akwa Ibom State hereby notifies aspirants and members of the party, that as spelt out in the timetable released by the National Headquarters of our party, a special state congress to nominate a Governorship candidate for the PDP has been slated to hold as follows:

Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Venue: Nest of Champions, Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo
Time: 8am

Please take notice that only accredited delegates to the congress, as duly defined by our Constitution and electoral guidelines, officials and media personnel will be allowed access to the venue of the Congress.

Signed:

Rt. Hon. (Elder) Aniekan Akpan
State Chairman
Peoples Democratic Party
Akwa Ibom State
May 18, 2022