Akpabio’s family celebrate prince over PDP Man of the Year honour

* He deserved it, says Essien Udim PDP Chair
* I never knew my works for the party were noticed  - Awardee

The Akpabio’s family has united to celebrate the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on General duties, Prince Ukpong Akpabio following the recent conferment on him as the PDP man of the year, Essien Udim Chapter.
The peoples Democratic Party in Essien Udim had after a thorough assessment of the qualities and attributes of the Political Science graduate found him worthy to be decorated as the PDP man of the year for 2013 in an event that was attended by all the stalwarts of the PDP in the state led by the Party Chairman Obong Paul Ekpo.

The event was held penultimate weekend and attracted the who is who in the Akpabio’s family and beyond,they all had kind words for Prince Akpabio who is being regarded as the pillar of Essien Udim youths.
Ibanga Akpabio in his goodwill message noted that the decision of the PDP in Essien Udim to honour Prince Akpabio with the PDP man of the year 2013 could not have come at a better time than now.

Annang Peoples Assembly backs Prince Akpabio for Assembly seat

                     Prince Ukpong Akpabio           Obong Aniebiet Idiong

A group in Annang land, Annang Peoples Assembly has thrown their weight of support behind Prince Ukpong Akpabio, urging him to contest the House of Assembly seat for Essien Udim State constituency while assuring him of their support that will translate to his victory.

The group made their position known yesterday after their meeting at Abak Local Government Area. The national President of the group, Obong Aniebiet Idiong informed THE INK reporter that the group has taken upon itself the duty of searching for credible persons in all the local Government Areas making up Annang body, identifying with them and urging them to run for offices that will be beneficial to them and the entire state.