1 min readBy Ekemini Simon
2027: Minister threatens to deploy ‘federal might’ in Akwa Ibom election

Nigeria’s petroleum minister, Ekperikpe Ekpo, has vowed to combine federal, state and local government “might” to secure sweeping electoral victories in Akwa Ibom, raising fresh concerns about political interference and the credibility of the 2027 elections.
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- October 24, 2026
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