The immediate past Caretaker Committee chairman of the Akwa Ibom State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, Ita Udosen, has warned those circulating forged names from Saturday’s parallel congresses to desist or be prepared to face the law, The PUNCH report says.
This is coming even as he has released names of the authentic State executives of the party.
The report indicates that about three parallel congresses were held at various locations by supporters loyal to the Niger Delta Affairs Minister, Senator Godswill Akpabio, Senator Ita Enang and that of the APC National Secretary, Senator John Akpanudoedehe.
It said Akpabio’s faction held its congress at the Kara Event Centre situated along the Goodluck Jonathan Boulevard, while Akpanudoedehe held theirs at the Sheergrace Events Centre, both in Uyo.
In a statement titled ‘Results of APC State Congress elections,’ Udosen said, “members who attempt to circulate forged lists of party organs and those found impersonating to confuse the public, will find it hot in the hands of security agents this time.
“In line with the Constitution of All Progressives Congress, I wish to bring to the notice of all APC members and the general public the official results of the state congress Elections conducted through open secret balloting on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Sheergrace Arena, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as announced by the seven-man State Congress Committee from Abuja who conducted the exercise.
“The attendance cuts across all the major shades of opinion in our party and there was no one left in doubt as regards the authenticity of the Congress which was very peaceful.”