Former Okobo Council Boss Becomes Deputy Speaker Of Akwa Ibom State.

The immediate past executive chairman of Okobo Local Government Area Hon. Princess Felicia Bassey who is presently the honorable member representing Okobo state constituency has been elected and sworn in as Deputy Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on Tuesday 29th December 2015. This is following the nullification of four house of members' elections at the appeal court including the former speaker and deputy speaker. Ironically, Madam Felicia who is also fundly called Inspector General by her friends and colleagues was nominated for this position at the first election on June 8th which produced the ousted Speaker and Deputy Speaker. This promotion has been celebrated across Akwa Ibom State because of her mobilization capacity and the gender politics that she represents. And the wisdom here is that she would be able to use her elevation to mobilize the Oro nation should there be any need for a re-run of the governorship election.