By Abiola Olawale
In the Akwa Ibom State local government election held on October 5, 2024, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured victory in 30 out of the 31 local government chairmanship seats.
To many in Akwa Ibom State, this was expected as local government council elections are typically within the purview and control of sitting state governors. The case of Akwa Ibom state was not therefore surprising.
The Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) officially announced the outcome of the polls on Sunday.
According to the state’s electoral body, the All Progressives Congress (APC) also won one local government area.
Following the successful conduct of the election, all is now set for elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen to be sworn in on Monday, October 7, 2024, by 8 am at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo, in the State capital.
This was contained in a press statement signed by the Secretary to Akwa Ibom State Government (SSG), Enobong Uwah.
The statement indicated that Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State would perform the function in the presence of guests.
The New Diplomat reports that the conduct of the local government election came after a judgement granted by the Supreme Court.
It would be recalled that the Supreme Court had granted autonomy to the local government councils across the country.
