Bassey Etim | |
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| Senator Representing Akwa Ibom North-East | |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Political party | Peoples Democratic Party |
Bassey Etim is a Nigerian politician who served as a senator representing Akwa-Ibom North East Constituency. He was elected under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Career
He was a former House of Representative before his election as a senator, he replaced Bassey Albert after his tenure ended. He was elected after an appeal court nullified the election of Bassey Albert, his opponent who was a returning senator to the house.
Controversy
Etim was accused of forgery and other allegations while serving as a senator and the high court served him a notice to defend the case in 2018.
References
- ^ Jannah, Chijioke (2017-03-07). "Bassey Etim, receives certificate of return from INEC as Senator elect". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
- ^ Edem, Edem (2019-10-18). "Akwa Ibom North East: Senator Bassey Albert floors APC's Etim at Appeal Court". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
- ^ Jeremiah, Urowayino (2017-04-24). "Swear in Bassey Etim ,Akwa Ibom community tells Saraki". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
- ^ "Forgery : Court asks A/ Ibom AG to serve Bassey Etim notice of hearing". Vanguard News. 2018-10-31. Retrieved 2025-01-30.
