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Judge Has Authority To Determine Contempt - A’Ibom AG

Judge Has Authority To Determine Contempt – A’Ibom AG

August 24, 2022 6:58 am

The Attorney-General of Akwa Ibom State, Uko Udom, SAN has announced that a judge had the power to decide what was contemptuous in his court.

Uko Udom, SAN, the Akwa Ibom state Attorney-General, asserted that a judge has the authority to determine what is contemptuous in his court; he said this on Tuesday while addressing a concern pointing to a lawyer, Inibehe Effiong.

The Attorney-General made this Clear as he responded to a query about the imprisonment of Inibehe Effiong, human rights lawyer who was sentenced to one month in prison by Justice Ekaette Obot the Chief Judge, Akwa …

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Akwa Ibom APC Guber Seat Is Vacant – INEC Declares

June 13, 2022 12:16 pm

In a fresh announcement, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akwa Ibom State have made an open announced that there will be no subsequent All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate for the state for the 2023 general elections.

This was announced despite the fact that it was Mr. Akanimo Udofia who was declared the winner of the APC governorship primary with a total vote of 1227 to defeat eight other aspirants at an exercise held at Ekpo Obot, Uyo, the state capital.

But, the Resident Commissioner, INEC, Mr Mike Igini, who did not recognise the exercise in his …

Gov Emmanuel Extends Curfew As Protest Turns Violent

Gov Emmanuel Extends Curfew As Protest Turns Violent

October 23, 2020 12:03 pm

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has extended the curfew imposed on the state to 7am tomorrow (Saturday) to ensure full return to normalcy.

Emmanuel announced the extension in a statement issued on Friday in Uyo by the state Commissioner for Information, Mr Ini Ememobong, and made available to newsmen.

Recall that the curfew declared earlier by the governor was to elapse by midday Friday.

The governor said the extension followed the unlawful activities of the End SARS protesters, which led to the disruption of economic activities in the state.

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Agitations For 2023 Succession Plans Unhelpful – Gov Udom

Agitations For 2023 Succession Plans Unhelpful – Gov Udom

September 23, 2020 1:42 pm

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has cautioned politicians in the State to desist from heating up the polity with 2023 succession plans.

He noted that such a move was a tool of distraction which would affect the government in delivering on its campaign promises.

Gov. Emmanuel stated this on Wednesday in his broadcast speech tagged, ’33 YEARS OF GOD’S FAVOUR AND GRACE!’to commemorate the 33 year anniversary of the State.’

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He also warned appointees to refrain from engaging in devious political ambitions that would affect Akwa Ibom people.

According to

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Gov Emmanuel Extends Curfew As Protest Turns Violent

I’ll Ensure No Cultist Succeeds Me – Gov Udom Emmanuel

August 24, 2020 8:18 am

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has reiterated his decision that no known cultist will take over from him as the governor of the State in 2023.

The governor, who stated this on Sunday in an open interaction with the people, denied plotting a third term in office through a surrogate.

According to him, “for peace to reign and for Christ to have control, I am not interested in a third term through a surrogate, the only thing you can help is to ensure that no cultist is allowed to emerge Governor of the state.”

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A-Ibom Assembly Proposes Free Medical Treatment For Rape Victims

August 14, 2020 7:44 am

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, on Thursday plenary, proposed a free medical and compulsory health care for rape victims in the State.

The house made the proposal following a bill presented by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Felicia Bassey.

Buttressing her points, Hon. Bassey, said the bill when passed will facilitate access to medical services by rape victims and also aid in the validation of rape cases.

She added that the free medical treatment proposed in the bill will encourage rape victims to speak up and seek needed help, as it will be easy for victims to …

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