The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the local government elections that took place in Akwa Ibom State on Saturday, October 5, winning the chairmanship seat in the Essien Udim Local Government Area.
Essien Udim LGA is the home of Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) confirmed the results to journalists on Sunday in Uyo.
The commission also stated that it has so far received results from 10 LGAs. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) claimed victory in Uyo, Oron, Ukananfun, Oruk Anam, Ikot Ekpene, Urue Offong/Oruko, Okobo, Nsit Ubium, and Eket LGAs, while the APC won in Essien Udim.
