You can’t become governor without incumbent’s support – Akpabio

Governor Godswill Akpabio

By Etim Ekpimah

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Godswill Akpabio, has said nobody can become a governor of a state without the support of the incumbent governor.

Akwa Ibom G22: We will announce our next move shortly, says Ekpotu

Former Akwa Ibom State Deputy Governor Patrick Ekpotu is one of the 22 governorship aspirants who are against the emergence of Udom Emmanuel as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate. In this interview with OLUKOREDE YISHAU, Ekpotu says the group’s next move will be announced shortly

22 governorship aspirants dump PDP in Akwa Ibom - Punch newspaper

Gov. Akpabio..... Can he singlehandedly win PDP for his protégé, Udom Emmanuel?

By Etim Ekpimah

Twenty two aggrieved governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom State, otherwise known as G22, have finally defected from PDP to All Progressives Congress.

A’Ibom PDP controversial primary: G22, Udom Emmanuel return to court today - The Nation newspaper

Next week, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will close the window for the replacement of candidates. The 22 aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirants in Akwa Ibom State are hopeful that, as they return to the court today, victory will come their way, writes OLUKOREDE YISHAU

Feb Poll: Tension in PDP over INEC deadline – The Nation newspaper

File photo: Chief Godswill Akpabio, Akwa Ibom governor and Chairman, PDP Governors' Forum addressing the media

By Dare Odufowokan

Fear now pervades the camps of many PDP governorship and State assembly candidates as the clock ticks towards the deadline for the withdrawal/replacement of nominees by the political parties.

Udom Emmanuel in trouble, G22 guber aspirants reject PDP peace panel – The Nation newspaper

File photo: Nsima Ekere (2nd left) and other members of the G22 addressing their supporters

Following the controversial outcome of the governorship primary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, the aggrieved governorship aspirants of the party have rejected an invitation to appear before a reconciliation committee set up by the state chapter of the party.

So, Akpabio’s son-in-law is also among the G22?

So, Mr. Mike Sabastine, one of the G22 members is a son-in-law to the Great Akpabio’s family in Ukana, Essien Udim Local Government Area?