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68 days to 16 January 2027
APM presidential candidate Seyi Makinde, speaking in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, asked the Federal Government to disclose amounts owed to states and local governments from NLNG dividends. He said the FG has been spending the dividends alone, a claim the presidency has disputed.
INEC's Resident Electoral Commissioner in Akwa Ibom, Anugbum Onuoha, said no political party fielded persons with disabilities for any elective position in the state. He also outlined 2027 election preparations, including candidate list publication, agent submission deadlines, and ad hoc staff recruitment.
Elijah Noah and Ben Smith, leaders of Peter Obi's support groups under the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, have been released after over 24 hours in police detention. The detention followed a disputed Independence Day march in Uyo.
The Akwa Ibom Ex-Militants Forum said it has reaffirmed support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027 under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
A planned rally involving Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso in Akwa Ibom has reportedly been cancelled, according to a Punch news roundup. Further details on the cancellation were not provided in the source.
The Akwa Ibom chapter of the Obidient Movement said it incurred a N20 million loss after police rescheduled a planned two million-man march for presidential candidate Peter Obi and running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso. The march had been set to coincide with Independence Day celebrations in the state.
Akwa Ibom PDP governorship candidate Emem Coffie urged Nigerian youths to pursue education and skills acquisition rather than seeking quick success, according to Punch.
Akwa Ibom federal lawmaker Clement Jimbo, who had predicted Peter Obi would lose his polling unit in 2027, faced apparent opposition at a political event. APC chieftain and SAN Emmanuel Enoidem said, "We will return him whether you like it or not."
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