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Akwa Ibom State operates a multi-party political system. [1] The politics of Akwa Ibom State has been dominated by the People's Democratic Party since 1999 when Victor Attah became the first democratically elected governor of Akwa Ibom State, followed closely by the All Progressives Congress.
Politics in Akwa Ibom State are dominated by the three main ethnic groups: the Ibibio, Annang, and Oro. Of these three, the Ibibio remain the majority and have held sway in the state since its creation.
Umo Bassey Eno (born 24 April 1964) is a Nigerian clergy and politician who is the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. [1] [2] He was the former Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources in Akwa Ibom State, and the founder of All Nations Christian Ministry International.
The Akwa Ibom State Peoples Democratic Party, based in Uyo is the official state level chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State. It is headed by chairman Rt. Hon Elder Aniekan Akpan, who was elected to lead the state party. [1]
Akwa Ibom State is a small state in the South South mainly populated by Efik-Ibibio peoples; although its oil reserves make it one of the most wealthy states in the nation, Akwa Ibom has faced challenges in security, environmental degradation, and lack of affordable housing in large part due to years of systemic corruption.
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly is the state legislature of Akwa Ibom State in Nigeria. [1] It is located at Udoudoma Avenue, a business district. The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly is currently under the People's Democratic Party which is the current party ruling Akwa Ibom State. There have been seven different houses of assemblies ...
The Akwa Ibom State courts consists of three levels of courts. The high court, an appellate court that operates under discretionary review, meaning that the Court can choose which cases to hear, by granting of writs of certiorari. It is the court of last resort. Other levels of the court include the Magistrates and the Customary Court.
Name Title Took office Left office Party Notes Tunde Ogbeha [1]: Administrator 28 September 1987 30 July 1988 Military Godwin Abbe [2]: Administrator 31 July 1988