Akwa Ibom speaker faces backlash over 2027 APC ticket remarks
The APC Media Network has criticized comments made by Udeme Otong, Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, regarding the 2027 APC House of Assembly tickets. In a recent viral video, Otong claimed he controls all 26 tickets, sparking outrage among party members. The group demanded a retraction and apology, calling the remarks undemocratic. The controversy has intensified calls for respect for internal party democracy as the 2027 elections approach.
What we know
- The APC Media Network condemned Udeme Otong’s statement in a viral video about controlling the 2027 APC tickets.
- The group said his comments undermine party democracy and offend loyal APC members in Akwa Ibom.
- They demanded that Otong retract his statement and apologize to party members across the state.
- The group emphasized that ticket allocation should follow transparent, rule-based processes, not personal endorsement.
- Calls were made for the APC national leadership to ensure no individual can hijack the party’s nomination process ahead of 2027.
