IDONGESIT ITUEN CONGRATULATES ETETIM ONUK ... Describe Him As A Stabilizing Factor In Itu

Patrick Antia

The Member representing Itu State Constituency, in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Prince Idongesit Ituen has applauded the presentation of flag by the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to Barr. Etetim Onuk; the Itu Local Government's representative in the forthcoming Local government elections, expressing  that his emergence would act as a stabilizing factor in the area.

Ituen who made the revelation on Tuesdsay at his residence, when Onuk led a team to his house on an appreciation visit, also stated that with a creative and liberal person at the helms of affairs, the local government is bound to fast track to the next level. He maintained that there is need for all to come together and move Itu forward.

"I commend the Chairmanship candidate for reaching out to the people,  politics is service and you must impact on the people to maintain followership. There is need to be more inclusive and you must leave a legacy behind. I'll give you my support". he declared.

Barr. Etetim who spoke earlier said the need to formally brief his State's Constituency's representative in the state legislature cannot be overemphasized, he added that the lawmakers contribution to the growth of PDP in the area is immense, hence his decision to visit and chart a course together for a better and greater Itu Local Government Area.

In similar fashion, the Itu PDP flag bearer also visited a PDP stakeholder and immediate past members who represented Itu State's Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly; Dr. Mrs Ekaette Ebong Okon. He presented the flag to her and appealed to her for continued guidance and support.

Responding, Dr. Ekaette Okon commended the party's Chairmanship  candidate and his team for deeming fit to pay her such visit, she observed that Onuk's emergence is divine and urged all supporters to remain resolute and patient, as their effort shall not be in vain. She pledged to continue supporting the Itu PDP family and "propel the project to an accomplished level."

Earlier, the campaign train paid corresponding visits to Senator Anietie Okon and Obongawanwan Grace Ekong, flags were also presented to both elder statesman and their wise counsel seeked.

Those who accompanied Onuk for the visits include; Vice Chairmanship candidate, Mrs Emem Ekpanya, some Party Chapter Executives Officers, Director General and members of Itu Liberation Campaign Organization, Councillors and  Party faithfuls.