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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State on Saturday elected its new State Executive Committee.
The election, held at the Uyo Township Stadium, saw Aniekan Akpan, the chairperson of the PDP in the state, re-elected for another term.
Mr Akpan was first elected in January 2021 to replace the former state chairperson of the PDP, Udo Ekpenyong, who died of COVID-19.
Among the fresh faces in the new executive committee of the PDP in the state, is Edwin Ebiese, a popular compère, who is the new publicity secretary. He replaced Borono Bassey.
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, while congratulating the new PDP executive, urged the team to “conquer new territories and expand the PDP’s influence” in the state.
“I sincerely thank my predecessor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, for his instrumental guidance in driving our shared success.
“With this new Exco in place, we are ready to push forward, ensuring victory in the upcoming 5 October local government elections…