AKHA Passes AKISIEC Amendment Bill 2026

UYO-The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has passed a bill to amend the law establishing the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC). Chairman, House Committee on Inter-Governmental, Political and Special Matters, Hon.

The bill was passed during plenary on Wednesday, following the consideration and adoption of the report of the House Committee on Inter-governmental, Political and Special Matters.

Presenting the committee’s report, the Chairman, Hon. Emem Udom, said stakeholders had expressed support for the bill, which seeks to align the state’s electoral law with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026.

The report proposed clause-by-clause amendments to the existing AKISIEC law.

Upon receipt of the report, the House, presided over by the Speaker, Elder Udeme Otong, dissolved into a Committee of the Whole for detailed consideration of the amendments.

The motion for the adoption of the committee’s report was moved by the Leader of the House, Rt. Hon. Otobong Bob, and seconded by the Deputy Leader, Dr. Nsidibe Akata.

Subsequently, the member representing Ikono State Constituency, Rt. Hon. Asuquo  Udo, moved a motion for the bill to be read the third time.

The motion was seconded by the member representing Uruan State Constituency, Dr. Itorobong Etim.

Following the passage of the bill, Speaker Otong directed the Clerk of the House, Mrs. NsikakAbasi Orok, to communicate the resolution of the Assembly to the Governor for assent.

Meanwhile, the House adjourned plenary to Tuesday, November 3, 2026.