The Electoral Committee of the Akwa Ibom State Football Association has concluded the screening of aspirants vying for the various elective positions in the April 26 State executive board elections.
A total number of number twelve aspirants took part in the exercise at the conference hall of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Two were screened for the FA chairmanship position, two for the position of vice chairman while eight persons are interested in being Board members.
Speaking at the end of the exercise, the Chairman of the electoral committee, Hon. Saturday Akpan commended the aspirants for conducting themselves properly during the screening, and added that such is expected before, during and after the election on Friday, April 26.
He said in line with the election time-table, the list of successful candidates will be published tomorrow Friday, April 19 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium and Uyo Township Stadium, assuring that the electoral committee is committed to conducting a free, fair and credible exercise.
One of the aspirants, Comrade Felix Udo who spoke on behalf of the screened aspirants thanked the Electoral Committee for a job well done, he said they were satisfied with the electoral process so far, expressing confident that the State FA election will be free, fair and credible.
Present at the screening exercise were the Chairman of Akwa Ibom State Football Normalization Committee, Otuekong Bonny Nyong and members of the electoral committee, Elder Ini Edoho, Elder Eno Etukudoh, Dr. Promise Etim, Barr. Peter Akpan, Bassey Ibiatisuho and Anietie Ferdinand.
