Saturday, August 30, 2014 remains another milestone towards the victory march to the Government House, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State as the leading Governorship hopeful Obong Bassey Albert Akpan was received by the people of Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area at a grand reception organized in his honour.
The expectations of what that significant event held was not thought of at the break of dawn, but history shone on the unending horizon as the mammoth crowd of supporters, friends, party chieftains of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, elected members of the different organs of government, the youths, traditional institution, the women, children, elders as well as the clergy trooped out in their thousands to honour and receive a worthy son of Ibiono Ibom soil, Obong Bassey Albert Akpan, the Enin Ibiono for his illustrious and meritorious service to his fatherland.
It was also another perfect opportunity for the people of Ibiono Ibom to show their undying support and love for President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for his giant strides in office so far and to declare their unflinching support for the President’s re-election bid ahead of the 2015 general elections.
The people of Ibiono Ibom and by extension Itu which comprises a Federal Constituency overwhelmingly at that landmark reception at the historic Ikpa Pavilion declared their support to vote President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for a deserved second term as his Transformation Agenda had charted significant changes in various sectors of the Nigerian economy and the recent economic rating as the biggest economy in Africa has strategically positioned our great country under the Jonathan administration for better and bigger window opportunities for investors to take advantage of the blooming possibilities that abound in our ever flourishing economy.
The roll call of personalities at the grand reception made a glaring statement, that Obong Bassey Albert Akpan has been widely accepted by the people of Akwa Ibom State as their next Governor on May 29, 2015.
The presence of the representative of the good people of Itu/Ibiono Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Kenneth Archibong who openly charged his constituents to support Bassey Albert for Governor provided a direction which was simply confirmed once again.
Other notable dignitaries at that epoch making event included Rt. Hon. Ekaete Ebong OKon, member, representing Itu State Constituency, in the Akwa Ibom State Legislature, Hon. Kufre Etuk of Uruan State Constituency, Hon. Bassey Etienam who represents the great people of Urue Offong Oruko State Constituency, Hon. Paul Owoh of Ini State Constituency, while Hon. Godwin Ekpo, the Council Chairman of Ibiono Ibom as the Chief host made it glaring that the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria gives every Nigerian the opportunity as far as you are above eighteen years of age to stand and be voted for in an election as he further described Bassey Albert Akpan as an individual who served the state with all his heart without any scar and gave the people a strong focus as the centre of navigation of the uncommon transformation success in the Akpabio administration.
The Vice Chairman of the P[DP, Uyo Senatorial District, Barr. Dominic Okon was also present along with former commissioners, council chairmen, legislators and strong chieftains of the ruling party as they came unanimous with their beliefs that the next mandate of leadership for their dear state, Akwa Ibom State lies with the leadership of Bassey Albert Akpan.
The crowd kept thronging in their thousands to witness history, the heavens shone as the rains refused to come down despite the chilly weather that prevailed all day. All through that week, one significant issue was that it rained all through, but the God Almighty who is the author of the vision of the next Akwa Ibom mandate in Bassey Albert Akpan blessed the day as the people stood in the freshness of the day to listen to their next leader, welcome him back home and charge him to move on with faith and courage into the new dawn that awaits him.
The glorious divine call by God to anoint Bassey Albert Akpan as the next Akwa Ibom State Governor meets the wishes of the people of the state who have shown love, acceptance and great eagerness to identify, share, participate and fully ensure the emergence of this enigma as their next leader.
The resounding words of faith by the people of Akwa Ibom State to hold on to their dreams and never shake even in the times of trouble has shown that today’s electorates are no more passive on- lookers to the dynamics of politics but they will be active partners in the sustenance and development of Akwa Ibom State especially as we open the chapter on the industrial renaissance.
When the various representatives across the ten Federal Constituencies who spoke one after the other gave an assessment from the people of the different areas, the echoes of our love, one choice, one man, a massive victory and a new leader in Bassey Albert Akpan kept reverberating all through the event and across the land.
The message continues to spread of the coming of OBA to govern Akwa Ibom State and the people have continued to generate excitement just like in 2006 when Governor Godswill Akpabio also was the choice of the people.
One significant milestone of that grand reception lies in the fact that the good people of Ibiono Ibom have expressed so much gratitude to Governor Akpabio for grooming their son Bassey Albert Akpan to serve the state at a strategic period for seven years in a very landmark portfolio as he has distinguished himself meritoriously to the glory of God and acknowledgement of his Principal, Governor Akpabio and the people of Akwa Ibom State.
When you go into war, the home front must be in firm control, united and strong as you march forward and the blessings of the Paramount Ruler of Ibiono Ibom HRM Edidem Ime Udousoro Inyang who led other traditional rulers to the historic reception captured the moment of the day.
In the words of the erudite and well respected Monarch as he spoke and blessed Bassey Albert Akpan, “Be strong, Be courageous for you are on the road to victory. The Lord is with you my son’’!!
The presentation of a sword of victory to Bassey Albert Akpan by HRM Edidem Ime Udousoro Inyang remains symbolic on the road to victory.
For Bassey Albert Akpan, the twinkle star on the Akwa Ibom horizon, that day would ever remain memorable in his lifetime for the love which the people, friends and associates showered on him, for as he climbed the podium to speak, the emotions were high, his aura had charged the people and he sang in praises to God continuously coming down to praise God with the people who danced and chorused even as the rain started drizzling lightly.
He described the reception accorded him as historic and the crowd unprecedented which showed the unwavering love the people of the state have for him.
Bassey Albert Akpan eulogized President Goodluck Jonathan for his sterling leadership qualities as his Transformation Agenda had set Nigeria on the path of a re-birth as he re-affirmed that the good people of Ibiono Ibom would re-elect President Jonathan overwhelmingly for a second term in office.
He described the Transformation Agenda of President Jonathan as the best blue print that has changed the economic future of Nigeria for the best.
Bassey Albert further re-assured the people in his remarks that he was in the race to succeed Governor Godswill Akpabio as he also re-emphasized that he will defeat other aspirants in the race while assuring that he will create more employment opportunities for the youths, empower the women, maintain the elders and unite Akwa Ibom State.
He stated that the victory march to the Government House in Uyo had started while he expressed gratitude to Governor Godswill Akpabio for the confidence he had in his qualities to serve Akwa Ibom State for seven years with destination.
For Bassey Albert Akpan, that glorious home-coming has solidified the foundation towards the next electoral victory and the song to the new dawn has come to stay. God bless the king.
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