Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has sworn in newly elected chairmen and vice chairmen for the state’s 31 local government areas. The ceremony took place at the Government House in Uyo, the state capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won 30 chairmanship seats, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured one seat in the election held on Saturday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Governor Eno charged the new chairmen to prioritize the people’s welfare, emphasizing that their election is a call to service. He reminded them that their tenure coincides with dwindling economic fortunes, tasking them to turn the situation around for the people’s benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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• Umo Eno swears in newly elected LG chairmen and vice chairmen<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• PDP wins 30 chairmanship seats, APC wins one<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Governor charges new chairmen to prioritize people’s welfare<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Election held on Saturday, with swearing-in ceremony on Monday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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