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Ekpenyong: Money, intimidation failed Akpabio
The Senator-elect for Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District, Engr. Chris Ekpenyong, yesterday declared that money, federal might, intimidation and violence failed to deliver for former Governor Godswill Akpabio in the just concluded senatorial election.
Ekpenyong, a former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defeated Akpabio of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with a wide margin. Ekpenyong polled 118,215 votes to defeat Senator Akpabio of who polled 83,158 votes.
He, however, attributed his triumph to prayers and support of the people of his senatorial district.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with New Telegraph, Ekpenyong pointed out that money, federal might, intimidation and violence failed to deliver for Akpabio in the senatorial polls.
The Senator-elect stated that he knew he would defeat the former governor moments he was drafted into the race by the PDP after Akpabio’s defection to APC.
New Telegraph, Thursday 28, February.
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