The State Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State has expressed its full support for the State Chairman, Stephen Leo Ntukepo, and dismissed reports of his suspension.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that in a communique released after an Executive Council Meeting held on July 3, 2023, and made to the media on Thursday, the party clarified that all internal conflicts within the State Executive had been resolved, leading to a unanimous vote of confidence in the State Chairman.
According to the communique, “The entire State Executive Council members at the meeting passed a vote of confidence on Obong Steven Ntukekpo as the State Chairman of the party and also pledged our full support for his pragmatic leadership style by sustaining peace and unity within all components of the party.
“All issues leading to recent disagreements within the State Executive Council were amicably resolved, and warring factions pledged to withdraw earlier releases circulating on various media platforms.
“The meeting urged members of the party and the general public to disregard any news of the suspension of the State Chairman and Deputy,” the communique stated.
Additionally, the communique congratulated Senator Godswill Akpabio on his election as the President of the Senate and acknowledged him as the leader of the party in the state. It further pledged to work with relevant stakeholders for the progress of the party in the state.
