
A chieftain of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Nsit Atai, Mr. Emmanuel Okon, has mobilized the people of Essien Itiaba, comprising Ward Four and Five in Nsit Atai Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, in a bid to re-affirm the their support for Governor Udom Emmanuel in 2019.
The people of Essien Itiaba, who described the State Governor as a quintessential leader whose agenda for good governance has sustained the pace of growth in Akwa Ibom State, made their stance known during a Get Together parley to mark the Easter celebration by Mr. Okon at his family compound, Ikot Itie Udung.
Addressing the people of Essien Itiaba, Mr. Okon, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Eminence Oil and Chemical Limited, said the occasion was another platform to unite the people and a fulfillment of his commitment to sustain the unity of the area as the support base of Governor Udom Emmanuel continues to expand.
He said that the administration of Governor Udom Emmanuel had made laudable strides that had impacted on the growth of the economy of the state and that the people of Nsit Atai will continue to work as strong and committed partners in ensuring that he is returned for a second term in office in 2019 to consolidate on the good works and templates he has set.
The PDP Chieftain assured that Nsit Atai remained united and will sustain the tempo of political unity that will give the party the edge in the future elections while also commending the people of the area for their support so far for the present administration.
Also speaking at the occasion, the Political Leader of Nsit Atai, Otuekong Raphael Bassey said that the unity which had prevailed upon the people of Nsit Atai was a clear indication that they will speak with one voice to support Governor Udom Emmanuel in 2019 and that the Easter Get together for the people of Essien Itiaba was another milestone that enhanced the political unity of the area and added more value to the socio –economic pattern of the people.
He charged the people of the area to be ready to participate in the forth coming voters registration exercise in the state as he re-affirmed the resolve of stakeholders from the area who had earlier met in the day to support Governor Udom Emmanuel in 2019 for a second term in office.
Otuekong Bassey commended Mr Emmanuel Okon for his commitment to sustain his empowerment programmes for the people of Essien Itiaba and urged him to continue the large hearted gesture as the people were proud of his leadership strides.
Highlights of the event were the presentation of cash donation to units within the two wards and presentation of food items sponsored by Mr. Okon.