The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has concluded its governorship primary election in Akwa Ibom State, with Senator James John Udoedehe securing the party’s ticket. He garnered 66,099 votes, far surpassing his closest contender, Barr Mfon Peters, who obtained 103 votes. Additionally, Princess Pat Akpabio, sister-in-law to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, clinched the ADC nomination for the Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District with 21,326 votes.
John Elijah, who chaired the Primary Election Committee, announced the results and praised party members for their orderly conduct throughout the primaries across the state. He expressed confidence that the selected candidates would succeed in the 2027 general elections.
In his acceptance address, Udoedehe expressed gratitude to party members for choosing him, emphasizing that his decision to contest was driven by a desire to rescue Akwa Ibom State. A former Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, he asserted that the ADC, as an opposition party, aims to provide an alternative government focused on accountability. He lamented the high levels of unemployment, poverty, and inequality in the state, vowing to tackle these issues if elected. “We are coming to give Akwa Ibom people an alternative government, building them from sprinkled daily bread policy to affluence,” he declared.
Speaking on behalf of other candidates, Princess Akpabio stated that her focus is on winning and not on pleasing anyone. She urged residents to take advantage of the Continuous Voters Registration exercise to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards, enabling them to vote in 2027. “I believe in change and we are capable to make the change. We are not here to massage anyone, our aim is to make a better Nigeria and better Akwa Ibom,” she added.