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Politics● ElevatedOct 24 · Oct 24, 2026, 7:57 PM

2027: Minister threatens to deploy ‘federal might’ in Akwa Ibom election

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Premium Times · Sub-Saharan Africa

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. The post 2027: Minister threatens to deploy ‘federal might’ in Akwa Ibom election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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