Nigeria, Dec. 30 -- A political undercurrent emerged in Akwa Ibom State ahead of the 2027 general elections recently, following a government contractor's mobilisation of a public gathering to reject Christmas gifts from Ekong Sampson, a senator from Akwa Ibom.

In video clips circulating on social media, Uwem Okoko, the CEO of Hensek Integrated Services Ltd, is seen addressing a crowd of political stakeholders and community people in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, announcing that the senator's rice and cash gift should be rejected.

Hensek is a company executing major road projects and other construction works for the Akwa Ibom State Government.

Mr Sampson, a lawyer, represents the Eket senatorial district. He hails...