Crowd storms into Joy as Akpabio declares for president 2023:

 

By Chioma Onuegbu Uyo

THERE is a massive turnout of supporters of All Progressives Congress, APC, Akwa Ibom State for the formal presidential declaration by the Minister of Niger 

Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio.

As of 10 am the venue of the event, Ikot Ekpene to stadium, Ikot Ekpene local government area yesterday has been filled to the brim as they await the arrival of the declarant.

It was even gathered that some of the APC supporters from distant local government areas such as Eastern Obolo, Ikot Abasi and Mkpat arrived at the venue as early as 9 am.

At the time of filing this report, it could be observed that more are pushing their way through the throng leading to the Stadium in order to gain entry to the stadium.

Vanguard also observed heavy Security personnel positioned at strategic locations inside and outside the venue, trying to control the crowd and ensure that Law and order were maintained.