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July 19, 2024 Akwa Ibom State PDP Begins Sales of Nominations Forms Ahead of LGA Elections
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Akwa Ibom State PDP Begins Sales of Nominations Forms Ahead of LGA Elections

The Peoples Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom State has commenced the Sale of Nomination and Expression of Interest forms for members of the Party aspiring for the Position of Councillors across the 369 Wards in Akwa Ibom State.

According to a Release signed by the State Chairman of the PDP, Rt. Hon. Aniekan Akpan, the Party has disclosed that sale of Nomination and Expression of Interest Forms begins today, Thursday, July 18, 2024 and will end on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

The Statement by the PDP in Akwa Ibom State further indicates that the Expression of Interest forms are sold at the cost of Two hundred thousand naira only while the nomination forms cost Five Hundred thousand naira only, bringing the total to Seven hundred thousand naira for Male Aspirants.

In line with the Peoples Democratic Party’s tradition of promoting gender equality and increased participation of women in Politics, the State Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has resolved that female members of the Party aspiring for the position of Councillorship, will only pay the sum of Two Hundred Thousand naira to obtain the Expression of Interest form while the nomination forms will be free for all Female aspirants.

In meantime, The PDP has notified that the date for the Commencement of Sales of Nomination and Expression of Interest for those aspiring for the office of Chairmen across the 31 LGAs will be announced soonest.

July 19, 2024 AKISIEC Moves Date of LGA Elections in Akwa Ibom
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AKISIEC Moves Date of LGA Elections in Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) has assured political parties and electorates that the adjustment in the upcoming Local Government election timetable will not alter activities of the election.

The new date was disclosed by AKISIEC Chairman, Elder ANIEDI IKOIWAK in a closed door meeting in his office with Chairmen of 19 registered political parties at AKISIEC headquarters in Uyo.

The commission is bringing forward the 2024 local government election date from Saturday 26th October as earlier announced to Saturday 5th October 2024.

IKOIWAK disclosed that AKISIEC Law provides for 90-150 days but that the announcement falls within 120 days from the date of issuance of notice of election.

The political parties are therefore expected to commence party primaries on Monday 22nd July 2024, to be observed by AKISIEC according to the timetable.

Responding, the Chairmen of political parties expressed willingness to cooperate with the Commission, in fielding candidates for the 2024 local government election.

July 19, 2024 Labor and Federal Government Agree on N70,000 Minimum Wage
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Labor and Federal Government Agree on N70,000 Minimum Wage

We begin the news this morning with report of the Akwa Ibom State Government confirming that it has received 24,000 bags of 25kilogrammes of rice donated by the Federal Government.

 The rice donation is part of the government’s efforts to cushion the current food crisis in the country.

 Expressing appreciation, Pastor UMO ENO thanked the Federal Government for being caring and responsive at a very critical time, indicating that the apex government was in tune with the current struggles of citizens .

 The Governor therefore announced that the state government has decided to double the donation of the federal government by adding another 24,000 bags of 25kg rice to increase the quantity to 48,000  bags of rice, to have more families benefit from the intervention,

aimed at cushioning the effect of the hardship currently faced by  citizens.

 These information contained in  a press release signed by the Commissioner for Information, INI EMEM OBONG also established that  through the food intervention, 20 bags of rice each will be shared to the  2,272 gazetted villages in the state.

 The release indicated that distribution of the Federal and State Government Food Intervention will be done at Local Government Council Headquarters, where respective  Council Chairmen will ensure that 20 bags each are safely transported to all the gazetted villages.

 It was further noted in the release that dates for the rice distribution to concerned citizens will be announced soon

July 18, 2024 Mkpat Enin Group Calls for Support to Zoning
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Mkpat Enin Group Calls for Support to Zoning

An advocacy body, Mkpat Enin Conscience Group for Good Governance has reminded political stakeholders in Mkpat Enin local government area to support micro-zoning of the chairmanship position to Ikpa Ibom Ward 2 in the forthcoming council elections.

This call is in line with Governor UMO ENO’s stance on zoning, with the group also advising the aspirants to campaign without malice and acrimony.

Chairman, Coordinators Forum of Mkpat Enin Conscience Group for Good Governance, Comrade Unyime Amatie, at a meeting held at Ikot Obio Ndoho, said the call for the Peoples Democratic Party to micro – zone the Chairmanship position in the Local Government to Ikpa – Ibom Ward 2, is for fairness and justice.

The group maintained that Ikpa Ibom Ward 2 since the creation of Mkpat Enin Local Government has never had the opportunity to produce a Chairman either as Caretaker or elected.

It also noted that other Wards in the Local Government have produced other political appointees, while Ikpa Ibom Ward 2 has no such record and should also be accorded a sense of belonging by being granted an equal opportunity to produce the next Executive chairman.

The Mkpat Enin Conscience Group, passionately pleaded with Governor UMO ENO, his wife, Pst. PATIENCE ENO, the PDP and stakeholders in Mkpat Enin Local Government to support Ikpa Ibom Ward 2, which it noted has been supportive to the party since 1999, to produce the next Executive chairman of Mkpat Enin Local Government Area in the forthcoming council elections.

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