Akwa Ibom LG polls: PDP begins sale of councillorship nomination forms

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Akwa Ibom State Council says it has commenced sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for councillorship seats across the 369 wards in the state.

This is in preparation for the upcoming local government elections in the state by October, 2024.

In a statement by the state publicity secretary, Borono Bassey, he said the exercise commenced on Friday, July 19 and would end on Wednesday, July 24.

The statement noted that for Saturdays, the collection of Nomination and Expression of Interest Forms will take place from 9am and end by 3pm.

Bassey said the party chairman, Elder Aniekan Akpan has encouraged all aspirants to maximize the time frame and purchase the forms, promising that the party would display the principles of fair play and transparency and also adhere to the guidelines throughout the exercise.

According to him, “The Chairman, Rt. Hon. (Eld) Aniekan Akpan said our Party, the PDP has put all modalities in motion to ensure that we have a successful outing. Yesterday, we announced the Commencement of Sales of Forms and once that process is completed, submission will begin and also end on the stipulated dates. Thereafter we will screen candidates.

“I wish to reiterate the advice of the leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom State, who is our Governor, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, that leaders and stakeholders across the different Local Government Areas and Wards must ensure that their actions, resolutions and choices promote the current legacy of Peace that we enjoy in this State and also make winning very easy for our Party, the PDP.

“We must, through our actions and choices, continue to uphold and make good the trust of Akwa Ibom on the PDP which has made them continue to choose our Party as the most preferred platform for the emergence of Leaders and Representatives.”