Politics
BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Umo Eno Winner Of Akwa Ibom Guber Poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno winner of the just concluded governorship election in the state.
Eno polled a total of 354,548 votes to defeat his closest rival Sen. Bassey Akpan who polled a total of 136, 262. Candidate of the APC came third with a total of 129,602 votes.
Eno won 29 local government areas while the Young Progressives Party YPP Senator Bassey Akpan won his own local government area, IBIONO Ibom and Ikono LGAs.
See full list of local government below as compiled by VANGUARD.
UDUNG UKO LGA
APC: 2006
PDP: 3959
NNPP:306
YPP: 1475
LP:19
URUAN LGA
NPC…. 5623
ANPP…..963
PDP….12740
YPP…..3760
IKONO LGA:
APC…..1502
NNPP….297
PDP…….11343
YPP…….13909
INI LGA LGA
APC-883
PDP-10058
YPP-6325
NNPP-137
ESIT EKET LGA
APC- 2488
PDP- 9549
NNPP- 113
YPP-. 1765
IBENO LGA
APC- 904
PDP- 5626
NNPP- 62
YPP— 1932
NSIT UBIUM LGA
APC–1675
PDP–. 19359
NNPP-. 349
YPP—. 1053
ETINAN LGA
APC–. 4100
PDP–. 15439
NNPP-. 335
YPP–. 3866
OKOBO LGA
APC- 3599
PDP- 7260
NNPP-187
YPP- 3061
NSIT IBOM LGA
APC-. 7921
PDP-. 11560
NNPP-166
YPP- 897
ORON LGA
APC-. 3164
PDP- 6295
NNPP-150
YPP- 2624
EASTERN OBOLO LGA
APC- 622
PDP – 5180
NNPP- 124
YPP-. 1538
ITU LGA
APC- 2486
PDP-. 10950
NNPP-641
YPP-9326
IKOT ABASI LGA
APC- 2360
NNPP- 158
PDP-. 13559
YPP-. 194
EKET LGA
APC: 4770
PDP: 20658
NNPP: 410
YPP: 4151
UKANAFUN LGA
APC: 5036
PDP: 11348
NNPP: 496
YPP:. 2124
ETIM EKPO LGA
APC: 4368
PDP:. 7383
NNPP: 269
YPP: 2429
MKPAT ENIN LGA
APC-: 3303
PDP- : 14240
NNPP: 287
YPP:. 2695
LP: 219
NSIT ATAI LGA
APC: 3418
PDP: 9938
NNPP:451
YPP:. 1818
LP: 16
ESSIEN UDIM LGA
APC: 11833
PDP:. 13754
NNPP: 916
YPP:. 7601
LP:. 90
ORUK ANAM LGA
APC : 6743
PDP: 16381
NNPP: 397
YPP: 3775
LP:. 82
ONNA LGA
APC: 1733
PDP: 15910
NNPP: 81
YPP: 1782
LP: 48
IBESIKPO ASUTAN LGA
APC:. 7737
PDP: 15334
NNPP: 318
YPP:. 2569
LP :. 122
OREFUNG ORUKO LGA
APC: 3471
PDP:. 5088
NNPP: 58
YPP: 2332
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ABAK LGA
APC: 11249
PDP: 12847
NNPP: 342
YPP:. 4954
LP:436
IKOT EKPENE LGA
APC: 6848
PDP:14495
NNPP: 437
YPP: 5873
LP: 562
OBOT AKARA LGA
APC: 4022
PDP:10884
NNPP: 156
YPP: 2454
LP: 72
MBO LGA
APC: 4167
PDP: 6635
NNPP: 60
YPP: 1128
LP : 22
IKA LGA
APC: 2908
PDP: 6361
NNPP: 160
YPP: 1301
IBIONO IBOM LGA
APC:398
PDP:7066
NNPP:454
YPP: 21992
LP: 29
UYO LGA
APC: 8267
PDP:25149
NNPP:3229
YPP: 1381
LP: 1447
Politics
Reps Raise The Alarm Over Terrorists’ Threat To Bomb N’Assembly Complex

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Internal Security, Garba Muhammad, on Tuesday disclosed that the National Assembly has received threats from terrorists to bomb the complex and called for urgent fortification of the edifice as a proactive measure.
Garba disclosed this in Abuja at a public hearing on a bill seeking to establish the Legislative Security Directorate, which seeks to enhance security management, protect the lawmakers, staff members and visitors to the nation’s parliament.
The edifice housing the Senate, the House of Representatives and sundry offices, he said, has been facing security challenges, including cases of car and motorcycle theft, vandalism, fake identity cards, and infiltration by unregistered visitors.
Recall that on May 4, 2021, a similar incident was rumoured when security alert warned lawmakers of a planned Boko Haram attack on the National Assembly complex and other VIP/government locations in Abuja. In response, security measures were intensified, including strict vehicle checks that caused significant congestion at the gates.
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Lawmakers were advised to use the less-congested presidential gate for safer access. The alert underscored concerns over Boko Haram’s growing threat, with insurgents reportedly operating as close as Niger State, near the Federal Capital Territory.
Following the alert, the National Assembly limited members’ presence on the premises for safety, and security experts called for stronger federal protection of national infrastructure and assets.
Garba said, “We have received threats from terrorists to bomb the National Assembly Complex and threats from protesters to lock up the National Assembly.
“Legislators are exposed to threats from constituents and others who gain easy access to their offices without any formal appointment.
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“It is obvious that with the ongoing security challenges, if proper measures are not taken, it will truncate the legislative activities in the National Assembly. If activities are thwarted, there will be no representation, no oversight, no annual budget, no plenary at all — and that will destabilise legislative procedure, democracy, and the stability of the system, and our nation at large.
The Kano lawmaker noted that robust security management requires a holistic and coordinated approach, integrating multi-layered approaches to secure the National Assembly environment to enable lawmakers to discharge their duties in an atmosphere of peace.
“That is why this bill is important. It seeks to address all the challenges as aforesaid and adopt the world’s best practices of parliamentary security procedures and architecture.
“The need for effective security measures in the National Assembly cannot be overemphasised because parliament has to remain accessible to the public. However, this bill is committed to ensuring the best security architecture in the National Assembly — to protect legislators, staff, visitors, and property,” he said.
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He urged State Houses of Assembly to take urgent steps to protect their complexes nationwide.
He called for support among stakeholders to ensure the quick passage of the bill, describing it as a major step toward securing Nigeria’s democratic institutions.
“I wish us a peaceful and fruitful hearing that will ultimately bring a turnaround in the National Assembly’s security architecture,” he said.
Politics
N’Assembly committee Approves New State For S’East

The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Constitution Review has approved the creation of an additional state in the South-East geo-political zone.
According to a statement by the media unit of the committee, the resolution was reached on Saturday at a two-day retreat in Lagos, where it reviewed 55 proposals for state creation across the country.
The session, chaired by the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, and co-chaired by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, resolved that, in the spirit of fairness and equity, the Federal Government should create another state for the region.
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Kalu, who joined other lawmakers to champion additional state creation for the region, argued that a new state would give the people a sense of belonging.
When created, the South-East will be at par with the South-South, South-West, North-Central, and North-East zones, each having six states.
The South-East is the only geo-political zone with five states comprising Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo.
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The North-West comprises seven states: Kaduna, Kano, Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Jigawa.
According to the statement, Senator Abdul Ningi (Bauchi Central) moved a motion for the creation of the new state, which was seconded by Ibrahim Isiaka (Ifo/Ewekoro, Ogun State) at the retreat.
“The motion received the unanimous support of committee members and was adopted,” the statement read in part
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Similarly, the committee also established a sub-committee to consider the creation of additional states and local government areas across all six geo-political zones, noting that a total of 278 proposals were submitted for review.
Speaking at the event, Jibrin urged members to rally support among their colleagues at the National Assembly and state Houses of Assembly to ensure the resolutions sail through during voting.
“We need to strengthen what we have started so that all parts of the country will key into this process.
“By the time we get to the actual voting, we should already have the buy-in of all stakeholders—from both chambers and the state Houses of Assembly,” the Deputy Senate President was quoted as saying.
Politics
PDP Unveils 13-member Screening Panel For National Convention

According to a statement issued on October 25, 2025, by the National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) and signed by its Chairman, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, who is also the Governor of Adamawa State, the screening exercise will take place on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.
The committee will be chaired by Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), a former Ondo State governorship candidate and respected legal luminary.
He will be assisted by Hon. Mohammed L.S. Diri (SAN) as Deputy Chairman, while Mr. Asue Ighodalo, Esq., will serve as Secretary. Jacob Otorkpa was named Deputy Secretary.
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Other members of the committee include: Emmanuel Enoidem (SAN), Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Chief Mrs. Aduke Maina, Iyom Josephine Anenih, Achike Udenwa, Haj. Maryam Inna Ciroma, HM. Felix Hassan Hyat, HM. Zainab Maina, and Chinedu Nwachukwu, who will also serve as Administrative Secretary.
The statement noted that the selection reflected the PDP’s commitment to transparency, integrity, and internal democracy in the build-up to its national convention.
“The NCOC notes and expects that the exemplary conduct and strict adherence to rules and regulations during this very crucial assignment will justify the confidence reposed by the Party in members of the Committee,” the statement read.
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Fintiri assured party members that the screening process will be conducted with the highest standards of fairness and impartiality, underscoring the PDP’s resolve to strengthen its democratic institutions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“This exercise is crucial in ensuring that only credible, competent, and loyal members emerge to steer the affairs of our great party,” Fintiri stated.
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