Transport Stakeholders assure Atiku, Udom’s victory

Transport Stakeholders assure Atiku, Udom’s victory

Transport Stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State have vowed to support Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to emerge next Nigerian President and to return Gov. Udom Emmanuel to office for a second term, to enable him complete ongoing projects in the area and as well consolidate on his industrialization agenda. 

This was their decision last Monday 28 December, 2019, during the PDP Presidential Campaign Rally led by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to Akwa Ibom State.

Speaking to our reporter shortly after the event, the State Transport Revenue Consultant to Akwa Ibom Government, Prince Victor Eddie (aka Street Governor) praised Governor Udom Emmanuel for the remarkable developmental projects dotting the landscape of Akwa Ibom State in the past three and half years, a feat he confessed has never been recorded in the history of the state. 

He, on behalf of Transport Stakeholders across the 31 LGA of the State vowed to ensure that Governor Udom Emmanuel was returned to the hilltop mansion, as their worthy son of Ibibio who has impacted on the entire state.

Emem Ibanga emerges Akwa Ibom Sports Chairman of the year

The Executive Chairman of Nsit Atai Local Government Area, Hon. Lady Emem Ibanga has emerged as the Akwa Ibom Sports Chairman of the Year 2018.

Hon. Lady Emem Ibanga emerged ahead of Hon. David David Eshiet of Ikot Abasi and Hon. Prince Ubong Idiong of Oruk Anam who were all nominated by the State Chapter of the Youths Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON).

A statement signed by the State Chairman of YSFON, Elder Uwem Ekoh and PRO, Mr. Theophilus Udo indicates that the Award Presentation Ceremony will take place at the Chairman’s office, Nsit Atai on Monday, 4th February, 2019.

By her emergence according to the statement, Hon. Lady Emem Ibanga has become the first female Chairman in the state to be honoured with the prestigious award since its inception about ten years ago. It would be recalled that Lady Emem Ibanga single-handedly sponsored FEYReP Queens of Akwa Ibom State to 2018 edition of MASM National Under-17 Female Tournament in Ibadan, Oyo State. Some of the past winners of the award include; Dr. John Ekott (Ikot Abasi), Rt. Hon. Anthony Akan (Uruan), Pastor Joshua Eyo Asuquo (Nsit Ibom), Arch. Ufot Udoinyang, Dr. Emmanuel Udosen (Abak).

Abasienyene 2019 Campaign Organization petitions security agencies

Abasienyene 2019 Campaign Organization petitions security agencies

The Abasienyene 2019 Campaign Organization has petitioned the security agencies in the state on the plan by the APC to “ criminalise the legitimate political activities” of Barr Otobong Effiong Bob who is seeking election into the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.

In a letter to the Commissioner of Police and the State Director of Department of State Services, the campaign organization opine that the evil arrangement by the APC is to attempt to create a scenario where the campaign organization will be seen as engaging in violent acts, a situation that could lead to a framed-up arrest, detention and possible prosecution of Barr Otobong Effiong Bob and his supporters.

According to the petition, sources within the APC reveal that the intention of the sponsors of the evil act will be the use of gangsters who will drive in fake PDP branded vehicles that will be loaded with arms and other dangerous weapons and will subsequently create an ugly scene leading to their arrest.

PAN African Women Projects town hall sensitization end in Uyo

PAN African Women Projects town hall sensitization end in Uyo

PAN African Women Projects in Collaboration with Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) held a Town Hall sensitization/advocacy workshop towards a transparent, peaceful and a credible 2019 general elections with the theme: Action Plan for Total Elimination of Electoral Offences including vote buying, political thuggery, and intimidation violence among others.

The event which took place at Ibom Hall, Uyo had in attendance representatives of all political parties in the state, political stakeholders, INEC Staffs, Security Agencies, Media, Youths and Women Group among others. Addressing the participants, the head of mission, PAN African Women Projects, Dr. (Mrs) E. Udensi said the mistakes of the past which plunged the Nigerian general elections into crisis should be avoided in the forthcoming general election.

Dr. Udensi said PAN African Women Project had her Head Office in South Africa with responsibility to enlightens and educates people on the need for violence free elections across African continent.

APC, Akpabio lose bid to sack Igini as REC

The bid of the All Progressive Congress to capture power in Akwa Ibom State has further diminished as the Party’s plot and lobby to see to the removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the State Mr. Mike Igini has hit the woodworks.

It is gathered from very reliable sources in the Abuja Headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, that the leadership of the Election organizing institution is very uncomfortable with the pressure that was mounted on them by Akpabio and Ita Enang.

THE INK gathered from very intelligent sources that Akpabio’s funds that was meant to be used to bribe Prof. Yakubu Mahmoud, the INEC Boss so that Igini could be redeployed from Akwa Ibom State must have been rejected by those close to the election umpire whom Akpabio felt will favour his bid.

Igini, who is the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Akwa Ibom State is a no nonsense man who abhors rigging and also is of very strong character.

Attempts by Akpabio and APC to bribe Igini in Akwa Ibom State had fallen flat as all entreaties to him by Akpabio and his cohorts had always met with stiff rejection and blockade.

When this was noticed and all efforts to get Igini play APC ball collapsed, Godswill Akpabio had to plot the removal and redeployment of Igini.

A rapturous, warm reception awaits Gov Emmanuel in Urue Offong/Oruko - Elder Charles Emene

A rapturous, warm reception awaits Gov Emmanuel in Urue Offong/Oruko - Elder Charles Emene

...Says Urue Offong/Oruko is PDP and PDP is Urue Offong/ Oruko

BY SAMPSON ENYONGEKERE

The people of Urue Offong/ Oruko Local Government Area, one of the areas in Oron Federal Constituency, reputed to be the core and intellectual base of Oro Nation, are said to be very enthusiastic and extremely anxious to receive the Divine Mandate campaign train of Governor Udom Emmanuel, come February 13.

Elder (Comrade) Charles Emene, a front line youth activist and Chairman of the PDP 2019 Media/ Publicity Campaigns Sub-Committee dropped the hint while fielding questions from newsmen on the spate of preparedness of stakeholders and people of Urue Offong/ Oruko towards hosting the governor and the PDP campaign team at the weekends.

Elder Emene said the tumultuous excitement permeating through the entire enclave was informed perhaps, by the number of political appointees from the area which, according to him, has never been by any administration in the State from 1987 when it was created, and that these appointees have in turn impacted on the people who are now happy with the administration of Governor Emmanuel hence, the joy over his coming.

He reaffirmed the dictum, “To whom much is given much is expected”, adding that the rally in Urue Offong/ Oruko will be the mother of all rallies, describing it as a home-coming for the governor.

2019: Abak 5 Youths commend Koko Ekpo on mobilization

The youths of Abak 5 last Sunday showered raises on the International President, Abak 5-In-One Consolidated Movement, Prince Kokoette Ekpo on his effort at mobilizing the people of the area to vote for Governor Udom Emmanuel and all the PDP Candidates.

The youths who spoke at Ebom Avenue, Abak during the Election Awareness/Sensitization of Voters Get-Together Meeting, organized by Abak 5-In-One Consolidated Movement, described Prince Kokoette Ekpo as a great mobilizer of the people who has done much in the area of mobilization than people that are serving in government. 

“We are particularly encouraged by the exemplary leadership qualities of Prince Kokoette Ekpo. In fact, he is a great mobilizer of the people. He has always been organizing meetings to enlighten us on how to vote and return Governor Udom Emmanuel back to the Hilltop Mansion and all the PDP Candidates. So we have no option than to queue behind him and vote for all the PDP Candidates”, Mr. Enobong Etim stated.

Etinan ACA urges electorate to vote for Udom, PDP candidates * as Nse Ubeh continues campaign to churches

BY EMMANUEL AKPAN

Ahead of the forthcoming general elections, the Akwa Ibom Christian Assembly (ACA) on Sunday, continued it active campaign in churches in Etinan Local Government Area, canvassing for votes for Governor Udom Emmanuel’s reelection as well as other PDP candidates.

Speaking during the campaign at the various churches visited, such as Methodist Church Nigeria, Southern Iman Circuit, The Salvation Army, Etinan Corps, Mount Zion Church Mission, Ikot Esoh and First African Church, Ikot Abasi No 1, one of the fathers in ACA in the area, Elder Nse Ubeh thanked God for using Governor Udom Emmanuel to bring developments to the State whom he described a great leader and a man of uncommon leadership virtues who respects God.

Elder Nse Ubeh urged church members of the area to vote massively for Governor Udom Emmanuel and other candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State, stressing that the Governor is a good and God fearing man with humility and candour.

Okobo APC Rally: Edu assures Ekere of Party Victory

In an avow commitment to deliver the All Progressive  Congress APC Governorship candidate and the entire flag bearers in the fourth coming general elections,the Okobo state constituency candidate under the platform of APC Hon Edu Okon Attah has assured the campaign train of APC who visited the LGA recently of a total and resounding Victory.

The party candidate stated this while chatting with Newsmen shortly after the rally. He said Okobo LGA cannot sit on the fence and watch the moving train which will bring the needed change to the area. Particularly, the poor state of Atabong road which according to him was abandoned by Governor Udom Emmanuel administration despite the fact that it’s the road leading to the largest sea food market in Nigeria will receive a boost. He decried the level of politic played in the development of Okobo LGA and stressed the optimism to partner with ONE to bring lasting developmental strides to the area.

Speaking further the former two term councillor said as an astute mobilizer and -Grassrooter he will used contact and Goodwill to attract more votes to the All APC candidates both in the federal and state polls. 

He equally assured the people that if elected,” the hope of our people will be rekindle and assure because I will key them in to the lofty programs of ONE” consequently, assured them of equal opportunity and effective representation just as he solicit for the vote.

Transport Commissioner urges Oro Youths to live above board It was indeed an historic scenario on the streets of Oron Local Government Area last month when Governor Udom Emmanuel and the campaign team of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stormed the area to engender support for the party ahead of the 2019 General Elections in the State and Country. The youths numbering over five thousand were in T-shirts and fez-caps with the inscription, “Udom Promoters Council”, declaring total commitment towards the re-election of Governor Udom Emmanuel and all the PDP candidates in the State. Led by the Field Marshall and Grand Commander of the youths of Oro Nation, Rt. Hon. Orman, they were optimistic, that come rain, come shine they will deliver Governor Emmanuel and the PDP to victory at the polls. Addressing the mammoth crowd of the youths, the Commissioner for Transport and Petroleum Resources, Commissioner Esin noted that Governor Udom Emmanuel meant well for the Oron people and stressed the need for all the Oronians and indeed AkwaIbom People at home and abroad to stand for justice and support the second term bid of the incumbent Governor beyond 2019. He talked elaborately on the achievement of Governor Udom Emmanuel since assumption of office as the Executive Governor of AkwaIbom State, noting that the appointment of an Oro Son,In the person of Dr. (Engr) Emmanuel Ekuwem as the Secretary to the State Government speaks volume of Governor Emmanuel’s love for Oro people as a detribalized leader. Esin described Governor Udom Emmanuel as a God-fearing Leader, who has fused governance, politics, Christianity and spirituality together which has ultimately translated into peace and political tranquility we presently enjoy in Oro Nation and AkwaIbom State in general. He particularly praised him for the ambience which has made it necessary and possible for industries to spring up, which will in turn, employ our youths for economic empowerment. The Transport and Petroleum Resources boss urged the youths to eschew violence at all times and remain focused and productive every day of their lives even as they strive to elect Governor Emmanuel for a second term, promising to ensure they reap the fruits of their labor optimally once the governor was sworn in. He discouraged the youths from identifying with political failures like those of the APC, stressing that a vote for Udom Emmanuel was a vote for development, economic emancipation, Peace and tranquility, qualitative education, Agricultural revolution, industrial renaissance, spiritual upliftment and total infrastructural upgrade.

Transport Commissioner urges Oro Youths to live above board

It was indeed an historic scenario on the streets of Oron Local Government Area last month when Governor Udom Emmanuel and the campaign team of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stormed the area to engender support for the party ahead of the 2019 General Elections in the State and Country.

The youths numbering over five thousand were in T-shirts and fez-caps with the inscription, “Udom Promoters Council”, declaring total commitment towards the re-election of Governor Udom Emmanuel and all the PDP candidates in the State.

Led by the Field Marshall and Grand Commander of the youths of Oro Nation, Rt. Hon. Orman, they were optimistic, that come rain, come shine they will deliver Governor Emmanuel and the PDP to victory at the polls.

Addressing the mammoth crowd of the youths,  the Commissioner  for Transport and Petroleum Resources, Commissioner Esin noted that Governor Udom Emmanuel meant well for the Oron people and stressed the need for all the Oronians and indeed AkwaIbom People at home and abroad to stand for justice and support the second term bid of the incumbent Governor beyond 2019.

Former Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio Int’l President fulfils promise, donates ceilings to church

In keeping to his word, a Former Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio Int’l President, Elder Nse Ubeh has fulfilled his promise by donating 30 pieces of ceilings to the Mount Zion Mission Inc, Ekpene Obom District Headquarters, Etinan Local Government Area.

In could be recalled that Elder Nse Ubeh had promised to donate ceilings to church when he led members of Akwa Ibom Christian Assembly to the church two weeks ago to campaign for the reelection bid of Governor Udom Emmanuel.

Presenting the ceilings to church on Monday, Elder Nse Ubeh said he was poised to donate ceilings to the church when he saw that there was no single ceiling in the church which had been roofed months ago.

Lawmaker scores AKROIMA high, Says it can compete favourably with Julius Berger

Lawmaker scores AKROIMA high, Says it can compete favourably with Julius Berger

The Chairman Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Committee on Works & Transport, Mr. Samuel Ufuo has observed that the Akwa Ibom State Roads & Other Infrastructure Maintenance Agency (AKROIMA) can compete favourably with its foreign counterpart, Julius Berger if adequately mobilized to meet the tasks before it.

Ufuo who represents the people of Mbo State Constituency made the observation when he led members of the Assembly Committee on an inspection tour to the Plant Yard of AKROIMA yesterday (Monday) in Uyo.  He also noted that among all the agencies in the State, AKROIMA is the most important, as it is the only agency that has revived the maintenance culture in the people of the state, the nation and Africa at large.

Commenting on the state of the facilities, Ufuo pointed out that with the caliber of machines at the plant yard, the Agency can construct and deliver quality roads in the state for easy access to rural areas.

The lawmaker also stressed the need to auction some of the malfunctioned equipments in the yard which are lying waste and depreciating by the day, in order to enable the state government use the money to acquire new, functional equipments for the grading of more roads in the state.