Akpabio decries disloyalty, impatience in Nigerian politics Governor Godswiill Akpabio has identified disloyalty, impatience and lack of integrity as the bane of Nigerias politics. Akpabio, who made the confession Friday when some elders and stakeholders of Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency in Akwa Ibom led by Dr. Akpan Micah Umoh, a member representing the constituency in the National Assembly paid him a courtesy call at Governors Office, Uyo, lamented that these factors have permeated the body politics. He lauded Obong Obot Etukafia, a one-time Commissioner for Finance for the legendary speech he made during his town hall meeting/tour of the the Federal Constituency, recalling that during his political heyday many people upheld politics of integrity unlike now it is lacking, maintaining Let there be politics of integrity in our state. The Governor, however, described Hon. Akpan Umoh as a humble person and hailed him for his effective representation at the National Assembly, saying that if he were not, the political movers in the area would not have accompanied him on the courtesy visit. Akpabio pledged to support legislators gunning for second and third terms in the office to enhance quality legislation, robust debate and deepened democracy, stressing You are doing well at the National Assembly. We want somebody to sustain our representation at the National Assembly and infrastructure in Akwa Ibom. One good turn deserves another. He advised political aspirants to allow other sons of the area to go on consultation, stating Allow other sons of Ikot Abasi Federal Constituency to consult me and others. Ufikairo Efet, a one-time Chairman of Eastern Obolo observed that Umoh has represented them well in the House and has properly keyed into PDP manifesto, stressing the need to support him for a second term. Obong Richard Umoren, a one-time Chairman of Mkpat Enin lauded the Governor for his hard work in the infrastructural renaissance of the state, and described Akpan Umoh as a wonderful and humble person, calling for support for his second term bid. Obong Obot Etukafia, an elder statesman stated that they knew Umohs academic and performance credentials and asked the Governors support for his second term. Earlier, Dr. Umoh had listed his achievements to include effective representation at the National Assembly, establishment of three small-scale industries in Ikot Abasi, Mkpat Enin and Eastern Obolo, provision of solar street light, establishment of offices in the three local government areas, reconstruction of bridge of no return with six bunkers, extension of electricity to ALSCON in Ikot Abasi, employment of 20 staff in the three offices of the federal constituency and empowerment of more than 20 persons, among others. Umoh said based on his excellent performance credential, he decided to go for a second term to deepen his representation in the House of Representatives, requesting the Governor to support his ambition.
Posted on: Sat, 19 Jul 2014 15:04:43 +0000
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