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Akpabio: Sad end to an era

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By Udeme Inyang, Newslinkng.com 6:8:2018   The sign was truly visible three weeks ago. The signal of a seemingly impossible Godswill Akpabio defection to the All Progressive Congress (APC) illuminated slightly at the Ikot Ekpene Stadium on the 15th of July when Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) members in the North West Senatorial District of Akwa Ibom State, in a routine political outing convened to pass a vote of confidence on Governor Udom Emmanuel and their Senator, Akpabio. As he(Akpabio) got to the podium to speak at the event which also provided…

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BUHARI’S REELECTION BID: MATTERS ARISING

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President Buhari’s declaration to re-contest for second term as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a classic example of lack of principle on the part of Mr. President. It is also a manifestation of the postulation of Fredrick Forsyth which posits that: “sincerity and politics are diametrically opposed”. But whether in politics or other situations, the dignity of a man is in his words. When a leader or anybody whatsoever fails to honour his words, it smacks of dishonesty.         The ever revered first black President of South-Africa,…

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Uyo will support Gov Udom, Senator OBA come 2019 -Samuel Effanga

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By Anny Michaels A one time Commissioner for Science and Technology and a Chieftain of PDP , Hon Samuel Effanga has stressed that the people of Uyo federal constituency will totally align with the position of stakeholders of Akwa Ibom North East (Uyo) Senatorial District in endorsing for second term of Gov Udom Emmanuel and Senator Bassey Albert (OBA) after an enlarged stakeholders meeting recently.   Effanga made this known recently at his country home in Uyo when he hosted friends and political associates in the spirit of the festive…

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2019: WE WILL PURCHASE GOVERNORSHIP TICKET FOR GOVERNOR EMMANUEL -Akwa Ibom Traders

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As 2019 governorship election approaches ,the Special Assistant to the governor on trade and market matters, Akparwa Idorenyin Raphael has ahead of time plot to purchase the governorship ticket for Mr Udom Emmanuel,Governor of Akwa Ibom state . A ticket which is said to view the re-emgerence of Governor Emmanuel as the Executive Governor. The Governor’s aide made this pronouncement when he meet with  traders across the state shortly after the democracy day celebration which was staged at the uyo township stadium. The capacity aide to the governor started by…

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Interview Politics 

We‘re ready to conduct LG election now – Gov Udom Emmanuel

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  The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, in this interview with TUNDE AJAJA, speaks about his efforts in developing his state, the crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party and other sundry issues From being a banker to being a state executive, what has changed about you and how easy has it been? They both involve management and at the end of the day, what you are looking at is management of resources. The principles are almost the same but the style could be a little bit different…

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OBA: TWO YEARS OF EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION By Anny MICHAELS

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  It is exactly two years since Senator Bassey Albert assumed office as the Senator representing Akwa Ibom North East in the 8th senate and so much has been recorded as successes. He has done well in terms of bills and motions as well as in keeping the needed connect with his people. The recent training organized for over 120 youths drawn from Akwa Ibom North East in Uyo and subsequent empowerment of these youths with start-up capital for their businesses amounting to N10m has again confirmed Distinguished Senator Bassey…

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Ekere begs Udoedehe

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.Ex Minister snubs NDDC contract offer .Insists on APC Guber Ticket    The recent upsurge in Senator John Udoedehe’s political activities linked to his 2019 gubernatorial dreams may have done enough to unsettle his direct party (APC) rival for Hilltop Mansion, Obong Nsima Ekere. NEWS LINK can disclose on good authority that the NDDC Managing Director has tried to persuade Udoedehe to ditch his governorship plans – all to no avail. According to impeccable source who spoke to our reporter, Ekere has been left frustrated by Udoedehe’s refusal to shelve…

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Akwa Ibom PDP stakeholders pass vote of confidence on Governor Udom Emmanuel … Urge him to run for a second term in 2019

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PDP stakeholders in Akwa Ibom state have passed a vote of confidence on Governor Udom Emmanuel and have vowed to support him for a second term in office. At a meeting in Uyo, they agreed that the governor has performed creditably well despite the current recession in the country. In a motion moved by Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and seconded by the Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Barr. Onofiok Luke, stakeholders of the party including serving and former public office holders, House of…

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YOUTH LEADER DRUMS SUPPORT FOR TC BOSS

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The Transition Committee Chairman for Abak Local Government area, Dr. Emmanuel Udosen has been commended for the achievements he has recorded since assumption of office. The commendation was made by the Youth President of Ikot Ufen Village, Afaha Obong in Abak Local Government Area, Mr. Emmanuel Paul Udofa during the birthday ceremony of the Transition Committee Chairman which took place at Country Home Global Garden, Ikot Akpabio recently. Mr. Udofa described the Dr. Udosen as an outstanding performer, a God-fearing personality and a  grassroot politician who has the interest of…

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Michael Bush has never left PDP- Rt Hon. Usenobong Akpabio

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A member of the Governing Board of the Ibom international airport, Rt. Hon. Barr. Usenobong Akpabio has risen in defence of the President of Bush House Group, Akparawa Michael Bush, stating that, he(Bush) never left the Peoples Democratic Party for the All Progressives Congress, APC. Barr. Akpabio who was a two time member representing Uruan State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, and who contested the PDP primaries twice against Bush, dropped the hint during an interaction with newsmen on the upcoming event of Thursday, January 9,…

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