•••Drums Support For Gov. Eno’s Rural Transformation Initiatives
By Henshaw NYONG
As the countdown to the October 5 local government elections in Akwa Ibom progresses, Deputy Leader of Eastern Nsit Ward 6, Akparawa Iniobong Obot, has confidently assured a landslide victory for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Obot gave the assurance during the presentation ceremony for the PDP Chairmanship candidate, Prince Anthony Nyong, and the ward Councilorship candidate, Veronica Ubeh, held yesterday by the leadership of Nsit Atai Eastern Nsit Ward 6.
The heavyweight politician who served as a member of the just concluded Ward Congress and played a pivotal role as elections coordinator in the 2023 general elections, opined that Ward 6 in Nsit Atai LGA will deliver the highest number of votes and ensured a decisive victory for the PDP.
The National Youth Leader of the Uyo Senatorial District People’s Initiative (USPI) and a distinguished financial expert with numerous accolades in the banking and insurance sectors, used the occasion to eulogize Governor Umo Eno for his Christ-centric leadership. He took ample time to highlight how the Governor’s leadership style has fostered peace and harmony among party members and, by extension, throughout Akwa Ibom State.
The Elder of the Apostolic Church Nigeria lauded the emergence of a female Councilorship candidate from his ward as a historic achievement. While pledging his support to the campaign efforts, Obot urged all party members to support the Governor’s rural development initiatives as encapsulated in the A.R.I.S.E. Agenda and remain committed to the success of party.
Addressing the stakeholders, the PDP Chairmanship candidate; Prince Anthony Nyong expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Eastern Nsit Ward 6 for their steadfast support. He commended Governor Umo Eno’s dedication to rural transformation, women’s inclusion, and the appointment of personal aides across all wards. Nyong emphasized the importance of unity and active participation in the campaign.
On her part, the Councilorship candidate; Veronica Ubeh also acknowledged the Governor’s policies on women and pledged to provide effective representation that exceeds her predecessors’ achievements.
The presentation ceremony, led by Pastor Samuel Nyong and PDP Ward Chairman Mr. Ita Okon Udo, marked a key moment as the October 5th elections approach.
Moderated by Unwana Orok, the event was attended by notable dignitaries, including Royal Fathers led by the Village Head of Ikot Edebe; Chief Effiong Edet and Nsit Atai PDP Chapter Chairman Ndifreke Ntia.
In their goodwill messages, the leaders encouraged party members to uphold the values of the PDP, unify their efforts, and support all PDP candidates in the area to ensure a successful outcome in the forthcoming Local Government polls.
