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A socio-political group, Ikot Abasi
Democratic Coalition (IDC) has commended the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom
State; Chief (Dr.) Godswill Obot Akpabio CON for taking the bold step towards
ensuring that the next Governor of the state is from Eket Senatorial District,
stating that it shows that he is a true believer in the Peoples Democratic
Party(PDP) as zoning/power sharing is enshrined in the party’s constitution.
This was contained in a communiqué
issued at the end of the group’s enlarged meeting, held in Ikot Abasi on
Saturday, February 18, 2014. The group thanked the Governor for appointing
their facilitator; Hon. Mike Sabastine Etuk, as Commissioner I, Akwa Ibom State
Local Government Service Commission, they also appreciated him for appointing
Mr. Ufot Nkangude, Honourable Commissioner for Commerce and Industry,
describing him as one of their major supporter since the inception of the
group.
The group also used the opportunity
to commend the Governor for appointing the Chairman of IDC; Hon. Usen Uko as
member, Akwa Ibom State Environmental and Waste Management Board. They
reiterated their resolve to replicate the massive support they gave to the
Governor in 2011, come 2015 promising to support the Governor’s candidate. They
particularly lauded the Governor for the people oriented projects and policies
initiated by his administration.
In the communiqué read by their
Chairman; Hon Usen Uko, the group urged its members who are qualified to vie
for elective positions, warning all politicians, irrespective of ethnic
background or political beliefs or affiliation to play to the rule, so as to
avoid avoidable bitterness and rancor, before and after the 2015 polls stating
that they believe in the unity and progress of Akwa Ibom State.
Others who attended the meeting
include: Hon. Uduak Dick, Coordinator Edemaya II, Mr. Paul Usen, Coordinator
Edenmaya III, Mfon Ishmael, Aniefiok Douglas, Simeon Ntuk and Mr. Felix Udo
Jacob, amongst others.
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