The Chairman of Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Glory Effiong, has suspended the planned election of the Mkpanak Youth Development Association (MYDA) and directed security agencies to arrest anyone who attempts to conduct or participate in the exercise.
The directive, issued on Tuesday, followed what Ms Effiong described as a report from the Mkpanak Village Council concerning the planned election.
Ms Effiong posted the statement on her Facebook page.
Mkpanak is a major coastal town and community located in the area. It serves as a key administrative and residential hub in Ibeno, sitting near major oil and gas operational areas.
In the directive, copied to the paramount ruler of Ibeno, village heads, the divisional police officer, the State Security Services and the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ibeno Chapter, Ms Effiong said the election was suspended “until further notice.”
