…Visits Odoro Ikot, Okon, Ekpenyong, Afaha Wards
…Reassures defectors of full integration, calls for steadfastness, loyalty to Gov Eno, PDP
As part of concerted effort by Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno to reassure all defectors who returned to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Essien Udim LGA, the PDP Chairmanship Candidate in the October 5, 2024 Local Government Election and the newly appointed Special Assistant to the Governor on Grassroot Mobilisation, Abom Dr Ephraim Okon, on Sunday, October 13th began a tour of the 13 Wards of Essien Udim Local Government Area.
The visit to the Wards, held at the instance of the Governor, was to reassured the defectors that despite the outcome of the just concluded election, they have been fully reintegrated into the party with full rights and privileges and will be carried along in the scheme of things in both the party and the government.
The visit saw the delegation visiting the seven wards of Essien Annang which include Odoro Ikot Ward 1, 2, Okon, Ekpenyong 1, 2, and Afaha 1 and 2, where the Governor’s message was relayed to the defectors which words of appreciation for their love, support and solidarity to him and the party.
Addressing the meeting at each of the Ward visited, Engr Enobong Patrick thanked the returnees for their love and solidarity to him and their decision to stand firm and support the Governor and PDP.
He urged all of them to remain steadfast and resolute as PDP remains the party to beat in Essien Udim.
According to Engr Patrick, “Governor Umo Eno loves us so much in Essien Udim and he will continue to assist in solving our problems and carry us all along. He has started with the appointment of 11 Sons and Daughters of Essien Udim as his aides. I can assure you more are coming and you are all covered under the Arise Agenda of the Governor”.
On his part, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Grassroot Mobilisation, Abom Dr Ephraim Okon who also doubles as the Governor’s Liaison between the Governor and Essien Udim defectors, thanked the people for their support to the PDP, and conveyed the Governor’s message to them, assuring that they will all be integrated under the umbrella party and carried along on all empowerment programmes of the government.
He commended them for the show of love and support they exhibited on October 5th, and solicited for more of such loyalty and faith in the Governor and the party come 2027.
According to Dr Okon, apart from delivering the Governor’s special message to the defectors, his appointment by Pastor Umo Eno underscores the sincerity of the Governor on his pledge not to abandon the defectors, promising that the meeting will be held regularly as a way of cementing the relationship between the Akwa Ibom State government and Essien Udim people.
The Odoro Ikot Ward 1 meeting was held at the residence of the Political Leader, Chief M. A. Afangideh, OON, Odoro Ikot 2 held theirs at the Ward Center, Ikot Okon/Ikot Idem, while the Political Leader of Okon, Barr Imo-Owo Okpokpo hosted the team at his residence.
Ekpenyong 1 took place at the residence of the Commissioner for Power, Hon Engr Cammilus Umoh, Hon Peter Isobara hosted the Ekpenyong 2 meeting while that of Afaha 2 took place at the residence of the Essien Udim Election LOC Chairman, Sir Sunyiekekere Inokon.
The Ward Tour continues with a visit to Adiasim, Afaha 1, Ikpe, Ukana East 1, Ukana East 2, Ukana West 1 and Ukana West 2 Wards.
