Nigeria, Sept. 25 -- Labour Party governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Michael Bush, and his wife, Jaunty, have welcomed a new baby girl.

Ms Bush announced the baby's arrival on Wednesday, the day Akwa Ibom State marked its 39th anniversary.

In a Facebook post, Ms Bush wrote, in capital letters, "ABASIODIONG AKWAABASI IBOM STATE," an Ibibio expression meaning "God bless Akwa Ibom State."

She accompanied the announcement with photographs of herself dressed in a white flowing garment and smiling while displaying her baby bump. The photograph was apparently taken before her delivery.

The post attracted congratulatory messages from Facebook users, including her husband.

Responding to the announcement, Mr Bush wrote: "A fantastic op...