Nse Ntuen Denied Certificate Of Return By Mike Igini
By UbongAbasi Ise
The member-elected to
represent Essien Udim Local, Mr. Nse Ntuen, who won under the platform of the
All Progressives Congress, APC, was not issued his certificate of return because,
according to the REC, Mike Igini yesterday, results from the area were marred
with irregularities and declared under duress.
While responding to reasons he
denied certificate of return to Essien Udim state constituency, the Resident
Electoral Commissioner, Mike Igini said reports from collation officers sent to
the area stated that election results were signed under duress.
He said as such, the
commission at the national level would handle the issue of the council area,
adding that he has executed his job of carrying out elections in the state.
He said, “As an umpire, we
have been given the opportunity to serve the people and our fatherland in the
just-concluded general election, and that we have done.”
Meanwhile, the Akwa Ibom State
governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, his deputy, Mr. Moses Ekpo, and the 25 State House
of Assembly members-elect on the platform of the Peoples’ Democratic Party yesterday
received their certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) in Uyo.
Speaking shortly after
receiving his certificate, the Governor-elect, who spoke on behalf of other
recipients, commended the Mike Igini, INEC staff and ad hoc staff and the
security agencies for their effort in ensuring credible and peaceful elections.
He also commended the people
of the State for their love and for re-electing him for another term, and
pledged his loyalty and that of the elected officials to the people, adding
that they would not rest but will work hard to ensure that the people were not
disappointed for voting them.
Emmanuel said he and the
elected officials have only one project, which is Akwa Ibom state and the
people have risen in togetherness to choose their leader, saying he rededicates
the victory to God and the people of the state.
His words, “I know a lot of
people were scared of the kind of election to hold in Akwa Ibom state. Election
has come and gone and we didn’t loss any INEC staff or corps member.
“I think elections in Akwa
Ibom State was one of the most peaceful though there were pockets of problems.
If you allow me to score the credibility of the election, I will put it at 90
per cent.
“The election under the INEC
REC, Barr Mike Igini was the best and one of the credible elections in Akwa
Ibom state. The whole world knows who he is but the only regret is that most of
those who know him have stood to demonize him. I think he is one of the best in
the country.
“I want to pledge on behalf of
all of us that this is a call to duty. This is not the time of self-aggrandizement
or to go and sleep or rest but for God to be glorified.”
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