Priscilla Christopher-Akpanettot
Sen. John James Udoedehe has emerged the African Democratic Party's (ADC) candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Akwa Ibom State.
This was announced by the State Chairman of the ADC Primaries Election Committe, Titus Ejor on Sunday, May 24, 2026, following the conduct of the primaries on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Udoedehe who pulled a total of 66,099 votes against his opponent, Barr. Mfon Udeme who had 103 votes, was subsequently declared winner of the Party's governorship primary.
"Based on this result, may I officially declare Sen. John James Udoedehe as winner of the governorship primaries in Akwa Ibom State, congratulations ", he said.
In his acceptance speech, the governorship candidate thanked Party faithful for trusting him to lead them and for coming out enmasse to support his bid.
He promised a viable alternative to the current administration of the State, while hinting on his agenda.
Udoedehe who called out the ruling government said he was ready to take power from them.
"I am an opposition person who wants to take power from you. You've turned our young men into old men with grey hairs...you don't have a policy to move people out of poverty that is why we want to change you", he expressed.
"We're coming to build Akwa Ibom people from your deliberate policy of poverty to affluence", he added.
"We're coming to hold you accountable. Opposition is not your enemy. We're coming to put you on your toes. It is our constitutional responsibility to show you what you've not done right", he stated firmly.
The ADC governorship candidate further commended the Committee for being diligent in the discharge of their duties, while pledging loyalty to the Party.
Congratulating other candidates, the Primaries Election Committe Chairman lauded members of the Party for conducting themselves orderly throughout the primaries, noting that their composure was worthy of commendation.
For the senatorial primaries, Patience Ibanga Akpabio emerged winner of Akwa Ibom North-West; Sunday Umoren won for North-East and Louis Paul Udoh clinched the Akwa Ibom South tickets, respectfully.
For the House of Representatives ticket, Jackson Emem Daniel won the Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium Constituency seat; Hanson Paul clinched Ikot Abasi/Mkpat Enin/Eastern Obolo; John Gabriel emerged for Oron/Mbo/Udung Uko/Okobo/Urue-Offong Oruko; Barr. Akaninyene Udofa won for Oruk Anam/Ukanafun; Chris Sunday George emerged for Eket/Onna/Esit Eket/Ibeno; Alfred Umoh owned Ikono/Ini; Nnamonso David won for Uyo/Uruan/Nsit Atai/Ibesikpo; Nsikak Umoeka won Itu/Ibiono-Ibom; Ofonime Johnson Inyang emerged for Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika; and Isaac Asuquo clinched the Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara Constituency seats, respectively.
Winners of the 26 State Constituency who were returend unopposed are: Paul Sunday Udoh (Onna), Kelvin Ime (Uruan), Ubong Udoh Akpan (Ikono), Emmanuel Stephen Peters (Ikot Abasi/Eastern Obolon), Edemiko Ita Dan (Nsit Atai), Lucky Sunday Enang (Ukanafun), Etimbuk Ime Akpan (Abak), Inemesit Mitchell Nkereuwem (Essien Udim), Isaac Udoidiong Ibanga (Ikot Ekpene), Patrick Sambo William (Uyo), Akaninyene Boniface Etim (Ibiono-Ibom), Inem Kufre (Etinan), Idongesit Amos (Mkpat Enin), Jude Linus (Ika), Innocent Okoro (Oruk Anam), Emmanuel Isine (Eket), Saviour Monday (Nsit Ubium), Daniel Michael (Nsit Ibom), Archibong Duke (Esit Eket), Otu Monday (Ibeno), Enwono Etim John (Etim Ekpo), Valentine Okon (Okobo), Victor Frank (Orueffong Oruko), Mercy Edeke (Oron/Udung Uko), Joseph Okon Etim (Mbo) and Archibong Bassey (Itu).
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