The All Progressives Congress (APC) will flag off its campaigns for October 5 Local Government (LG) elections in Akwa Ibom state on Tuesday with Vice President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, attending to give a boost.

State Chairman of the party, Obong Stephen Ntukekpo, who disclosed this Sunday, stated that the Vice President as Special Guest of Honour, Ganduje and other dignitaries including Cross River state governor, Bassey Otu, will join Senate President, Godswill Akpabio as chief host to stage the event at the Ikot Ekpene Township Stadium.

Ntukekpo also listed Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Sen Ita Enang, Chairman of the APC LG Election Campaigns among other chieftains, stakeholders and members expected at the occasion from across the state.

“The success story of APC led administration (federal) is clear indication that the party is a transformational movement. Akwa Ibom must not and should never ever be left out of this transformational movement” the State Party Chairman emphsised.

He enjoined all chairmanship and councillorship candidates of the party, State, LG and Ward Executives, supporters as well as the general public to join the campaigns.

For Sen Enang, “The APC campaign flag off will mark a significant milestone in the history of opposition politics in the state with specific reference to Local Government elections.

“It is a bold statement to other contending parties that APC is prepared and ready for the contest. We intend by this exercise to announce the presence of our great party and to reach out to millions of our supporters and the Akwa Ibom electorate with the message of change.”

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