The directive, issued on Tuesday, followed what Ms Effiong described as a report from the Mkpanak Village Council concerning the planned election. The council chair also directed all village youth presidents in Ibeno to operate only within their respective villages and collaborate with the NYCN on youth development matters. PREMIUM TIMES could not immediately verify whether Mr Buller is the chairman of the electoral committee, although the notice was signed by the “Chairman, Electoral Committee, Mkpanak Youth Development Association.” The committee argued that MYDA is registered with the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Youth Development and that its internal affairs are governed by its constitution. “The Electoral Committee hereby confirms that the internal election of Mkpanak Youth Development Association will proceed according to the already published timeline,” the notice stated.