PDP wins 30 LGs, APC one in Akwa Ibom council elections
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has won 30 chairmanship positions in Saturday’s local government council election in Akwa Ibom.
Aniedi Ikoiwak, the chairman, Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission, announced this in a signed result released in Uyu on Sunday.
Mr Ikoiwak also announced that the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Usoro Effiong, won as the chairman of the Essien Udim Local Government Council.
The election was conducted in the 31 local government areas and 369 wards in the state.
(NAN)
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