Sequel to the deregistration of 74 political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Akwa Ibom State Chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has appointed an Acting Chairman to head the association.
Speaking with newsmen in Uyo, Acting Chairman of the association, Rt. Hon. Duke Dick, who represents the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state council of the association, said the deregistration which affected 10 executive members of the council including the Chairman must be properly managed in the best interest of IPAC.
He insisted that 18 bonafide political parties in IPAC Akwa Ibom State have unanimously agreed on his choice as Acting Chairman pending the outcome of the litigation.
"The 18 political parties have to go on. I did not choose myself, they chose me. We should not allow a lacuna to exist in IPAC. While waiting for the judgment of the court, IPAC activities must take place.
"It is not a thing of joy for me and fellow members of IPAC that this has happened. We always walked hand in hand. When the court decides, we will know the next action to take", he explained.
Dick wished the affected parties well in the case.
INEC had stated that deregistration of the parties followed their dormant status and poor performance in the 2019 general elections.
31 out of the 74 affected parties have since gone to court and have obtained a restraining order against INEC.
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