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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.
In 2023, Senator Akpan Ekong Sampson was elected for his second term in the 10th National House of Assembly of Akwa Ibom State. [1] Akpan Ekong Sampson has also held various political positions, including Chairman of Mkpat Enin Local Government Council, Special Adviser, and Commissioner of Environments and Petroleum Resources in Akwa Ibom State.
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 ...
Pages in category "Politics of Akwa Ibom State" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Akwa Ibom North West 2019–2023 Senate Bassey Albert: PDP: Akwa Ibom North East 2019–2023 Senate Akon Etim Eyakenyi: PDP: Akwa Ibom South 2019–2023 House of Representatives Onofiok Akpan Luke: PDP Etinan/Nsit ibom/Nsit Ubim 2019–2023 House of Representatives Dr. Michael Okon Enyong PDP Uyo/Uruan/Nsit Ata/Ibesikpo Asutan 2019–2023
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.