Akwa Ibom State’s local government elections held on October 5, 2024, have yielded significant results. The All Progressives Congress (APC) secured a crucial victory in Essien Udim Local Government Area, the hometown of Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio ¹. This win is particularly notable given Akpabio’s influential position.
According to the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC), the APC emerged victorious in Essien Udim, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) claimed wins in nine other local government areas, including:
- Uyo
- Oron
- Ukananfun
- Oruk Anam
- Ikot Ekpene
- Urue Offong/Oruko
- Okobo
- Nsit Ubium
- Eket
AKISIEC confirmed these results after receiving reports from 10 local government areas ¹. The outcome of these elections may have implications for the Senate’s move to establish a local government electoral commission.
It’s worth noting that the chairman of Essien Udim Local Government Area, Mr. Anthony Luke, has previously commented on Senator Akpabio’s prospects ¹. However, the focus now shifts to the APC’s victory in Essien Udim and its potential impact on the state’s political landscape.
