The Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District Professionals, known as IK PRO, has criticised comments made by Mr Ini Ememobong, a spokesperson of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, over the Senate’s position on electronic transmission of election results and remarks directed at the Senate President.
In a statement dated 11 February 2026, the group described the claims as misleading and said it felt compelled to respond in order to correct what it termed factual inaccuracies. It noted that internal disputes within the PDP remain subject to ongoing legal processes, and referenced recent court decisions touching on the leadership of the party’s publicity structure.
IK PRO challenged the assertion that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System influenced the 2019 general elections. The group stated that the technology was not in existence during the 2019 polls and was therefore neither deployed nor available at the time. It said any suggestion that Senator Godswill Akpabio’s 2019 election experience was shaped by the device was incorrect.
The group urged political actors to ensure that public statements are grounded in verifiable facts, particularly on matters relating to electoral processes. It added that opposition commentary should remain within the bounds of accuracy and responsible public communication.
Referring to the 2023 general elections, IK PRO said the nationwide deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System in National Assembly elections in Akwa Ibom State did not undermine Senator Akpabio’s mandate. According to the group, the technology was in use when he secured victory in the senatorial contest despite stiff political competition.
On the recent Senate resolution concerning the transmission of election results, the group maintained that the decision reflected the collective will of the chamber. It said the outcome was reached with the participation of senators across party lines, including members of the opposition, and stressed that decisions of the Senate are products of majority or unanimous agreement.
IK PRO argued that attributing such resolutions to the Senate President alone misconstrues the legislative process. It said the presiding officer acts within constitutional limits and does not unilaterally determine the outcome of votes taken by the chamber.
The group called on Mr Ememobong to direct his efforts towards strengthening his party rather than criticising the leadership of the Senate. It added that it would continue to defend the Senate President against what it described as distortions of fact.
The statement was signed by Mr Edidiong John, President of IK PRO, and Barrister Kemfon Neke, Secretary General.
