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2027: Minister threatens to deploy ‘federal might’ in Akwa Ibom election
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PUBLISHEDOct 24, 2026, 7:57 PM
What the source reports
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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