Nigeria, May 29 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akwa Ibom chapter, on Thursday vowed to reclaim power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state as it conducted primaries to affirm its consensus candidates for the 2027 governorship, National Assembly and state House of Assembly elections.

The exercise, held in Uyo, featured the affirmation of candidates for the governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly polls.

Speaking at the event, the chairman of the Tanimu Turaki-led PDP caretaker committee in the state, Igwat-Osagyefo Umoren, described the primaries as a major step in the party's democratic process and a demonstration of its commitment to internal democracy, unity an...