PDP expels Akwa Ibom governorship candidate amid Appeal Court’s ruling
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled Michael Enyong, its governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom state, over allegations of forgery, ahead of the 2023 general elections.
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The expulsion of the serving House of Representatives member was announced in a letter dated January 30.
Ejes Gist News Nigeria has learned that the letter was addressed to the state chairman and signed by Anthony Ekong, the PDP chairman, and fourteen other executive members of the party in the Uyo local government area.
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Recently, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced Enyong as the new PDP candidate for governor in the state.
He replaced the preferred successor of Governor Udom Emmanuel, Umo Eno, who won the party’s primary in 2022.
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INEC cited a “court order” as the justification for the replacement, which is labeled “Amendment No. 4” on its website.
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PDP expels Akwa Ibom governorship candidate amid Appeal Court’s ruling
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled Michael Enyong, its governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom state, over allegations of forgery, ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Read Also: Appeal Court sacks another PDP Guber Candidate, See Details
The expulsion of the serving House of Representatives member was announced in a letter dated January 30.
Ejes Gist News Nigeria has learned that the letter was addressed to the state chairman and signed by Anthony Ekong, the PDP chairman, and fourteen other executive members of the party in the Uyo local government area.
Also Read: 3 APC Governors Sue AGF, Malami, Godwin Emefiele. See Details
Recently, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced Enyong as the new PDP candidate for governor in the state.
He replaced the preferred successor of Governor Udom Emmanuel, Umo Eno, who won the party’s primary in 2022.
See Also: UK uncovers plans to rig the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria. See Details
INEC cited a “court order” as the justification for the replacement, which is labeled “Amendment No. 4” on its website.
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