Akwa Ibom Governor Urges Eligible Voters to Turn Out in Mass for Elections

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has called on eligible voters to participate in the upcoming elections, emphasizing the power of the Permanent Voters Card (PVC) to elect leaders of choice. He led a campaign rally at Nsit Ubium, the local government of the party's gubernatorial flag bearer, Pastor Umo Eno, and advised voters against selling their PVCs or engaging in over-voting. The Governor reminded them that results will be transmitted electronically from units to wards and the local government for collation and further transmission to the national electoral center.

Key Takeaways:

• Governor Udom Emmanuel called on eligible voters in Akwa Ibom State to turn out in mass and ensure their due accreditation and participation in the voting process during the elections.
• The Governor emphasized the power of the Permanent Voters Card (PVC) to elect leaders of choice and advised voters against selling it, irrespective of the inducement.
• The Governor reminded voters of the need to wait at the various units to ensure that results are transmitted electronically from the unit to wards and the Local Government for collation and further transmission to the national electoral center.
• Governor Emmanuel emphasized the importance of preserving the Permanent Voters Card (PVC) and not selling it, as it is the power to elect the next government in place.
• The Governor warned against over-voting, advising voters to be accredited before they vote to avoid invalidating their vote.

Statistics:

• The Permanent Voters Card (PVC) is the power of the electorate to elect leaders of their choice.
• Results will be transmitted electronically from the unit to wards and the Local Government for collation and further transmission to the national electoral center.
• Over-voting will invalidate the vote if a voter is not accredited before they vote.

Sources:

• The Vanguard (Mr. Ajibade Okanloye)