BY TheCable
The Akwa Ibom state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced the screening of aspirants as part of preparations for the forthcoming October 2020 local government elections in the state.
Chairmanship and councillorship aspirants from Eket senatorial district were the first to appear before the panel on Friday while aspirants from Uyo senatorial district took their turn afternoon of the same day.
Speaking, Udo Ekpenyong, state chairman of the PDP, commended the aspirants and party officials on the peaceful conduct of the exercise.
He said the PDP in Akwa Ibom will continue to remain as model and pacesetter in conduct, actions and handling of issues of party politics in the country and beyond.
Ekpenyong said the commitment of the party under his leadership is to engage in action and pursue policies that will deepen the footprints of success.
“Like I mentioned during my inauguration, the PDP in Akwa Ibom under my leadership will channel results-oriented efforts into ensuring that we engage in actions that will keep our party on the path of election victories,” he said.
“Our decision to initiate and sustain a robust grassroots mobilisation strategy remains absolute. From the unit to the wards, to the chapters to even the state level, we will expand our coast to ensure the state continues to stay as a PDP stronghold.”
The Akwa Ibom PDP helmsman commended Udom Emmanuel, the governor who is leader of the party in the state.
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