PLOT TO DISRUPT LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION IN AKWA IBOM STATE UNCOVERED!

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The Akwa Ibom State government has uncovered plots by the opposition party (APC) to disrupt the peaceful conduct of the December 2nd Local Government elections.

This is contained in a press released by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr.  Ekerette Udoh and released to the general public.

According to the released, it is uncovered that the opposition party has perfected plots to bring in people from other parts of the nation to cause breakdown of law and order, despite the created ambience by the State government for a free and fair election.

The realease also stated that the state government having being empowered by the constitution to protect lives and property will resist any attempts by persons under any guise to cause breakdown of law and order.

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GOVERNMENT OF AKWA IBOM STATE OF NIGERIA

PRESS RELEASE!

PLOT TO DISRUPT LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION IN AKWA IBOM STATE UNCOVERED!

The Government of Akwa Ibom State has uncovered a plot by elements allied with the opposition in the State to bring in people from other parts of the nation to disrupt and cause the breakdown of law and order during the forthcoming Local Government Council election in the State.

The Government of Akwa Ibom State is poised and ready to conduct a free, fair and transparent election in the State, and has created a level playing field for all to participate in the election..Any attempt by those individuals to disrupt or cause a break-down of law and order in the State during the election will be dealt with, accordingly.

The cardinal responsibility of Government is to ensure peace and safety of the people to carry out their legitimate functions and the Government of Akwa Ibom State remains dedicated to fulfilling this cardinal responsibility as defined by the principles of the Social Contract. Those behind this plan whom Government are well aware of, are advised to seize and desist from this plot.

Signed:

Ekerete Udoh
Chief Press Secretary/Senior Special Assistant, (Media) to Governor Udom Emmanuel