Former Lawmaker kicks against automatic ticket, lauds Ekong Sampson

A former Lawmaker who represented Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. EkongMexUmo has condemned in totality the rumoured automatic ticket surrounding legislators in the National Assembly saying that such is against the internal process of democracy. Hon. EkongMex who made this position in Uyo during an interactive session with newsmen said that such gesture was just like a “foul” in a child’s play adding that there is nothing like automatic ticket when people are suffering setbacks in their constituency due to ineffective representation. He said that those at the National Assembly should not be afraid of the forth coming elections as such is the time the legislators would know whether they have been doing well or not. 

Governor Akpabio and critics BY PRISCILLA CHRISTOPHER

As the Akpabio led administration draws to a close, it has been observed that tongues have been wagging and ink is being spilled on every platform to create a defaming image of the leader of the administration and this expression of disapproval and giving of opinions about the administration’s faults and qualities by critics have now given rise to side talks, oppositions and enmity between the administration and her close allies.

As far as politics is concerned, there is no perfect system where everybody’s wish is granted, but as long as a majority of the populace is satisfied with the developmental strides and benefits of democracy, we can then say that democracy is justified. This is not to say however, that fair and accurate judgments about the qualities of such administration should not be made to promote the variety of options necessary for a true democracy.

This issue of delayed cases in court BY PRISCILLA CHRISTOPHER

The court of law today is seen and regarded has a long walk to justice and the enforcement of law owing to the common activities of members of the Judiciary which has protracted for ages. As a result of the above, the definition of law has become an object of personal opinion where one has to define its terms to his/her understanding or taste and this explains why everybody wants to take laws into his/her hands.

Much as people’s varying definitions differ from another’s stand point, the need to broaden the spectrum of citizens comprehension cannot be over looked as the law is the only coverage and backing they have from the government against foes and attempted threats to life.