Akwa Ibom Speaker Faces Backlash Over Claim of Controlling All 2027 APC Tickets
The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Udem Otong, is under fire for a viral video where he allegedly boasted about controlling all 26 APC House of Assembly tickets for the 2027 elections. This has led to intense criticism from party stakeholders, with the APC Media Network condemning his comments and demanding a retraction and apology.
Iniobong John, the Director-General of the APC Media Network, emphasized that party tickets are not the personal property of any individual but should follow a clear process involving party members. The controversy has raised concerns about party cohesion and democratic principles within the APC in Akwa Ibom State.
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