- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won 30 out of 31 local government councils in Akwa Ibom State during the October 6 elections
- Senate President Godswill Akpabio expressed his dissatisfaction with the PDP’s overwhelming win
- Akpabio highlighted a past instance where he allowed the opposition to win in Ini LGA during his governorship
Amid opposition protests, particularly from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won local government elections in 30 out of 31 councils in Akwa Ibom State.
The Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) announced the results, sparking reactions from both the ruling party and the opposition.