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2023 Election: Top 3 Governorship Candidates in Akwa Ibom State
Here are the top 3 governorship candidates that will be contesting the 2023 gubernatorial election in Akwa Ibom State…
The 2023 elections are fast approaching and candidates for several political posts are emerging by the day. This article details the top 2 Governorship candidates in Akwa Ibom State.
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Top 3 Governorship Candidates in Akwa Ibom
| # | Governorship Candidate | Political Party | Net Worth |
| 1. | Umo Eno | Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) | $5 Million |
| 2. | Akan Udofia | All Progressives Congress (APC) | $1 Billion |
| 3. | Nyeneime Andy | Young Progressive Party (YPP) | – |
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1. Umo Eno – PDP
Umo Eno has emerged as the Governorship Candidate for PDP in Akwa Ibom for the 2023 elections. Unfortunately, a fellow aspirant who he beat in the just concluded primary election has demanded his disqualification. He demanded this from the Federal High Court due to the reasons for alleged certificate forgery. But, there’s yet to be feedback on the request from the Federal High Court perhaps because an investigation is going on.
2. Akan Udofia – APC
Akan Udofia has emerged as the Governorship Candidate for APC in Akwa Ibom for the 2023 elections. He polled a total of 1,227 votes out of the 1,313 accredited Delegates. Thereby beating eight other aspirants with a percentage of over half and a quarter of the available number of votes.
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3. Nyeineime Andy – YPP
Nyeneime Andy has emerged as the Governorship Candidate for YPP in Akwa Ibom for the 2023 elections. He is now the Young Progressives Political Party flagbearer after coming out strong in the primaries held at Uyo.
Top 3 Governorship Candidates in Akwa Ibom for the 2023 Election
Here is a summary of the list of the top 3 governorship candidates in Akwa Ibom for the 2023 gubernatorial election:
- Umo Eno – PDP
- Akan Udofia – APC
- Nyeneime Andy – YPP
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