By Kingsley Agim
The people of Akpabuyo Local Government Area have re-assured Governor Ben Ayade and indeed other candidates of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) of their unflinching solidarity ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
This reassurance was made in a town hall meeting organized by the PDP political leadership of Akpabuyo, held at the Local Government Council Headquarters, Ikot Nakanda, Akpabuyo.
Speaking in an earlier meeting with the traditional rulers, spokesperson to the Royal Fathers and Village Head of Esuk Mba, Chief Effiom Edem Duke said as custodians of the land, they have unanimously endorsed Governor Ben Ayade's second term bid and hoped that he continues with his visionary leadership till 20123.
Chief Duke thanked the Governor for achieving such lofty strides for the State and enjoined him to complete the ongoing projects in the area when he returns to the Peregrino House in May, 2019.
Speaking to newsmen later, Mr. Charles Effiom described Akpabuyo as a PDP Local Government Area and assured Government Ayade that the people will deliver the party 100 percent starting from the presidential, gubernatorial, down to the House of Assembly elections.
Mr. Effiom said the massive turnout of people to the event is a testament of the great support the Akpabuyo people have for Governor Ayade, pointing out that they are all ready for the elections coming up in a few weeks from now.
Also speaking on behalf of the Widows Support Group for Ayade, Rev. (Mrs.) Grace Ekanem said the meeting has help to re-awaken the conscious of the widows towards the forthcoming elections.
She described Senator Ayade as a "widow-friendly governor, who has given the widows in the State a new lease of life through employment of the garment factory and a host of other impactful programmes, adding that the widows in the area will vote en masse for Governor Ayade.
Another prominent son of Akpabuyo and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Labour Matters, Comrade Efiong Ita Umoh, said it is reassuring to know how every facet of Akpabuyo is rooting for Ben Ayade and the PDP.
In his views, the Commissioner for Social Housing, Mr. Effiom Okokon noted that the fact that Akpabuyo people have affirmed their support for Ayade and the PDP makes it a lot easier, maintaining that such affirmations speak loudly about the result-oriented leadership of the Ayade-led administration.
Another speaker and Member Representing Akpabuyo in the State House of Assembly, Lady Elizabeth Ironbar, described the event as "a perfect successful meeting," which reveals that the people are in tune with what is happening in government.
The legislator, who is seeking for another term in office, said the people are happy with what the governor has done within the period of three years and have given their word that Akpabuyo is for PDP.
Summarizing the essence of the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mrs. RoseMary Archibong remarked that the convergence of traditional rulers, elders, men, women, widows, kith and kin of Akpabuyo, lends credence to the fact that if one term of the Ayade-led administration is this good, then it deserves another.
Mrs. Archibong averred that though Akpabuyo is for Ayade and the PDP, they are following the electioneering process to the latter, to ensure that Governor Ayade is returned in office on May 29, 2019.
She emphasised on the necessity of polling unit management and vigilance before, during and after voting.
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