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INI EMEMOBONG TO HEARSAYERS: "TILL TODAY, I HAVE GREAT ADMIRATION FOR GODSWILL AKPABIO'S COURAGE" ----Analyses where loyalty should begin and where it should end. JERRY JOHNNY, UYO From a close but logical look, the observation of a fickle loyalty was prevalent in the Akwa Ibom politics during the 2019 elections. The fickleness noticed among political players and their parties; between Representatives and their constituents and among key politicians and their admirers brought a great deal of an unusual tainted feelings in the state. Though seasonal and always widespread during the political period, the defections that occurred during the 2019 general elections, not just in Akwa Ibom, but in Nigeria as a whole was shocking. One of such was the defection of the former Governor of Akwa Ibom, Sen. Akpabio which the national Chairman of the APC, Comr. Adams Oshiomole described as "an uncommon defection." During his defection, (though he: Akpabio has chose to ca

6th May, 2019 Statement on the Ruling of Hon. Justice Riman of the Federal High Court, Uyo It would be recalled that few days after the resolution of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly declaring the seats of defecting Members vacant, the affected ex-Members approached the Federal High Court and prayed the court to set aside the resolution of the House. In the early hours of today, the court presided over by Hon. Justice F.O.Riman ruled in favour of one of the ex-members (Mr. Gabriel Toby). In so doing, the Judge has not decided on the substantive matter but is simply expressing his disaffection with the resolution of the House which he said was taken while some matters were pending in court. This is only but an interlocutory rulling on an application which was filed by Gabriel Toby in the wake of the resolution of the House. This has nothing to do with the substantive matter. Judgement on the substantive matter has been slated for the 13th day of May, 2019. We have

2019: OBONG EMMANUEL UKPONG-UDO REITERATES ON MANIFESTO, APPEALS FOR UNITY Mkpoikana-Abasi 2019, a campaign organization projecting the aspiration of Obong Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo for Ikono/INI Federal Constituency, has reiterated on its political manifesto for the 2019 general elections. The campaign organization, through its manifesto, dated 9th October 2018, revealed that Obong Ukpong-Udo will be running for the Ikono/INI federal seat on the platform of of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). According to Mkpoikana-Abasi 2019, Obong Ukpong-Udo, when elected to represent the people of Ikono and INI Local Government Areas, will focus on Robust Representation, Women and Youths reorientation/empowerment, Jobs and Wealth creation, Rural and Infrastructural Development, Social Welfare, Human Capital Development and Students Support Scheme. Below are details of the cardinal agenda of the campaign organization: ROBUST REPRESENTATION Regular town hall meetings to help achieve collective rep

MACAIRE - BIRDS OF A FEATHER, LIKE ATTRACTS LIKE!!!! Yesterday at the Akwa Ibom Youths Get together with Governor Udom at the Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium, youths from all the local Governments making up Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District turned out enmasse to show solidarity to their youth friendly, super performing and visionary Governor who's tenure expires in 2023 The PDP standard bearer for the Ikoni/Ini House of Representatives seat 2019, Obong Emmanuel Ukpong-udo was among the high profile dignitaries on hand to receive the State Chief Executive. Governor Udom in yet another display of endorsement for the candidacy of the man nicknamed "Udo Eka Jesus" lifted his hands and handed him over to his kindred as the beacon of hope and restorer of the lost glory of Ikono/Ini. A look at Governor Udom and Macaire presents some very striking similarities hence their affinity, collaboration and love for each other. 1. Macaire is simple, easy going, unassuming yet very tactica

IKONO / INI STUDENTS ENDORSE OBONG EMMANUEL UKPONG-UDO FOR 2019 By Patrick Effiom and Darlington Udobong The gathering of who’s who in Akwa Ibom students’ politics across the tertiary institutions in Nigeria held at Macaire Resort in Ikot Ekpene, climaxed with the unanimous endorsement of Obong Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo for House of Representatives and Asuquo Nana for State House of Assembly in 2019. Obong Ukpong-Udo and Asuquo Nana are candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for IKONO/INI Federal Constituency and Ikono State Constituency. The epic event, which happened when the duo consulted the leadership of IKONO and INI students across the universities in the country, was vastly attended by Worldwide President of the National Association of Akwa Ibom State Students (NAAKISS), Worldwide President of the National Association of Ikono Students, Worldwide President of National Association of INI Students and all Chapter Presidents and Executives of each tertiary institution. Cl

MACAIRE, MBAKARA EXCITES IKONO PDP STAKEHOLDERS, PARTY OFFICERS & EXECUTIVES AT CHRISTMAS Stakeholders and Party  Executives of the people's Democratic Party (PDP) from Ikono Local Government Area, on Monday, had cause to smile, as they received mouthwatering Christmas gifts from the PDP Candidate for Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, Obong Emmanuel Ukpong and the PDP Flagbearer for Ikono State Constituency, Hon. Asuquo Udo. At a Christmas Eve Meeting held at the Ewet Housing Residence of Hon. Asuquo Udo, popularly known as Mbakara Ikono, the Stakeholders and Ward Officers were presented with over 300 bags of rice and an undisclosed sum. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of PDP in Ikono LGA, Barr. Moses Akpan, thanked Hon. Asuquo Udo and Obong Emmanuel Ukpong for their generosity, adding that the gesture further goes to prove they won't disappoint the people when elected as House of Assembly Member for Ikono and House of Representatives Member fo Ikono/Ini Federal Consti