Ibiono Ibom Agog As OBA Consults PDP, Stakeholders

The Senator representing Akwa Ibom North East (Uyo Senatorial District), Obong Bassey Albert (OBA) today (Feb 5, 2022)

consulted with the PDP structure and major stakeholders across party line in Ibiono Ibom Local Government towards the actualisation of his gubernatorial dream.

Arriving to separate rousing sessions, OBA, who is from Ibiono LGA told his people that he was running on grounds of equity, justice and fairness, as it was the turn of Itu/ Ibiono Federal Constituency to produce the next governor.

The first meeting was with the party structure at the Ibiono Town Hall, where he was well received, even as he cautioned the Chapter leaders to open their doors to receive other aspirants.

Senator Albert who is the Senate Chairman on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) said he had an open mind towards all, including other aspirants in the race. He added that he had since forgiven anyone who wronged him in anyway.

On Governor Udom Emmanuel’s recent presentation of his preferred aspirant, Albert said that was the opinion of man which can never stop the will and decision of God.

He announced his continued love and respect for Gov Emmanuel, adding that he believed the governor loves him too but was just misled by some advisers.

OBA recalled that in 2015 when he  was also a frontline runner for office of governor, he respected the party and justice principle when he was pleaded with  to allow Eket Senatorial District to take its turn.

He argued that based on that same principle of justice, it was the turn of Itu/ Ibiono, particularly as the other two federal constituencies in Uyo Senatorial Districts had taken their turns in Obong Akpan Isemin and Obong Victor Attah.

The highlight of the consultation featured  separate prayer sessions by the Paramount Ruler of Ibiono, Edidem (Dr) Ime Udousoro Inyang as well as the stakeholders.

Engr Offiong Akpabio Deserve Respect Not Backlash - Bassey Isin

By Alfonsus Ibok

Against the backdrop where some Elders have thrown sanity to the winds, deploying insults and pull down syndrome as elections gradually gather momentum, the Ward Leader, Central 1 in Uruan Local Government Area Pastor Bassey Isin has tasked Elders and youths alike to desist from playing politics of insulting and disparaging our Elders or people who do not agree with our decisions at any given time.

Pastor Isin made this known while responding to a release issued by some Elders under the auspices of PDP Elders Forum Uruan Local Government  bothering on the issues of Political Leadership of Uruan where the person of Engr. Offiong Akpabio was brought to disrepute. He stated unequivocally that since he was part of the enlarged meeting where Engr. Offiong Akpabio was selected as the Leader of Uyo Senatorial District Elders Forum, as such, he could not have been part of another meeting back lashing him.

"My attention has been drawn to a publication said to have my signature; as one of those disparaging and insulting the person of   Obong Engr. Offiong Akpabio, and for avoidance of doubt, I need to state as follows: 

That I was part of the enlarged meeting of Uyo Senatorial District  Elders Forum, where Obong Engr Offiong Usen Akpabio was selected as the Leader of Uyo Senatorial District Elders Forum and as such, I could Not have been part of another meeting".

He added that the PDP Chapter Chairman of Uruan only barged in on him on his way out to church pleading for his signature for a letter where Uruan Elders are appreciating  the Governor -  His Excellency  Udom Emmanuel and the Elders of Uyo Senatorial District for the successful burial of our late Leader Obong Ekpe Atakpo. A letter he noted he only signed on trust as he had no time to read only to realise that what the document had was a release disparaging the personality of one of the best leaders Uruan has in the person of Obong Engr Offiong Akpabio.

"I am therefore apologizing to Obong Engr Offiong Usen Akpabio my father and mentor for over twenty five (25) years now, and the entire people of Uruan Inyang Atakpo that it was not a deliberate act but that of not reading the document and having looked through the  signature,  everyone had signed leaving myself and Rt Hon Usenobong Akpabio, which he told me  he was going to him from my place and because I will never believe that a group of selected few could do such disparaging damage on any Uruan Leader no matter the offence talk less on the person of Engr Offiong Akpabio , as I will never be part of such a meeting or communique"

"That for my conscience' sake I will therefore withdraw my signature from such communique both in Spirit and in letter".

"Let me also state for the records that it's high time we stop the politics of insulting and disparaging our Elders or people who do not agree with our decisions at any given time as this has become the bane of us for now.

"When the likes of Engr Offiong Usen Akpabio started playing and investing in politics in Uruan and Akwa Ibom State where were many of us? He enthused.

IBOM CHRONICLE GET TOGETHER: Hon: Ubong Simon Advocates Professionalism, Passion Among Journalists.

By Ekemini Akpan

The Special Adviser on political, legislative and Chieftaincy affairs. in Ukanafun local government area, Hon Ubong Simon Ubak, has advocated for genuine passion for journalism among Journalists

Addressing the management and staffs of Ibom Chronicles Newspaper in a get-together party of the media outfit held in Uyo, Hon Ubong said journalism was gradually losing it's taste as the profession was now practiced without passion.

He described Journalism profession as the watch dog of the Society which ought to be practiced without bias  and ulterior motives, rather it should be centered on professionalism.

Simon expounded on the benefits of an unbiased reportage of news stories and events and how this can help to make the society a better place as today's media world is laced with blackmail and propaganda.

"Journalist are mouthpiece and eyes of the society and as such they should report factually and not one sided stories, lies, blackmails and propaganda.

"They are ethics to each professions and Journalism is not an exception and as such they should abide by this ethics which will influence their news reportage positively." He said

Ubong urged the staffs to do their work with love as the passion will be shown if it is done genuinely and that will increase their personal development and the media outfit.

James Iniama Lauds Barr. Onuk on Rededication Of Itu LGG. Sues For Unity and Love

An estate Surveyor and Valuer, senior citizen of Akwa Ibom state and Stakeholder in Itu LGA, James Iniama (FNIVS) has call on the the people of Itu and Akwa Ibomites to be petrotic and love one another.

Iniama mad the called when serving as the Chairman at the Thanksgiving Service and Rededication of Itu LGA today at the Council Hall of Itu.

 In his opening remarks, Mr. Iniama sang a song of  worship/thanksgiving  from Palm 136. He also spoke from Jeremiah 12:11 and 1Tomothy 1:18 and enjoined the people of Itu to love the land and the people. He emphasised that the people will find no where else in the world where they would be freeborns as they are in Itu. Speaking on the symbols of Peace and prosperity presented by the Council Chaplain, Rev. Cleopas, Mr. Iniama reminded the people of the previous investments of prayer and intercession in the LGA and charged them never to give God rest until Itu is made a praise in the earth.He advised every Itu citizen to bear the deliverance of Itu as a burden for the success of Itu and to love one another sincerely.

 The Estate Surveyor also shared his experience with the people, on how he and his friends went to the slave Beach to witness and pray many years ago to deal with the actrocities of slave trade. 

Pastor Emmanuel Bassey, led the council Chairman, Rt. Hon. Etetim Onuk, Member representing Itu State constituency,Hon KufreAbasi  Edidem, former SSG, Obonganwan Grace Ekong and members of Itu Local Government Legislative council in prayers of confession and repentance, and  Rededication of the land and it's people to God  for God's blessings upon Itu people.

ESV James Iniama ( FNIVS) stressed the need to pray for

forgiveness becuse of the ancestral sins where twins were killed in their land as a result of evil practices. Reaffirming his resolve to focus on good, he also thanked God and prayed that God will favour the people of Itu.

 Iniama, an intercessor prayed for a change in character and attitude towards Itu as a project. Speaking during the event at Itu Council Hall, Mbak Atai Itam, Itu LGA. thanked God for unity and progress and for keeping the people safe. He expressed regrets over  the killing of innocent twins during the time of their forefathers, and assured all citizens that with God all things are possible.

James Iniama urged his constituents to remain stronger, united and formidable as a people. He thanked God for being the lifter of the heads of Itu citizens.

Highlights of the service included songs of praise to God for His blessings towards the local government and prayers for the good people of Itu .

PDP,APC WILL LOSE FOOTING IN 2023 - Nya Etok

By Ekemini Akpan

The pioneer national chairman of the Young Democratic Party (YDP) and the proponent of the Social Governance Idealogy, Arc. Ezekiel Nya-Etok has predicted the Waterloo of PDP and APC in the next gubernatorial elections in Akwa Ibom State.

Nya-Etok made this predictions known when he officially joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC, at the party state secretariat located at 6 Bassey   Esau street, Uyo.

Arc. Ezekiel was received into the party on Thursday, July 14, 2021 by the national chairman of ADC, High Chief Ralph Nwosu and was officially issued a membership card.

Nya-Etok revealed that by 2023 the political structure of the ruling party in the state and APC will lose their footing as the people of Akwa Ibom State are tired of the system of governance that doesn't want the youths to progress.

The social governance ideologist described the political condition of the state has being unstable and this has created what he called the dependency syndrome among the youths.

"This people want youths who will be dependent on them in the name of loyalty and they give them peanuts as the reward for this acclaimed loyalty.

"Come 2023, when I become the governor of Akwa Ibom State that sacrilege will end because I will run a youth oriented government".

Also speaking, the national chairman of ADC revealed that the party was the third force that had emerged to salvage the problems APC and PDP had created in Nigeria.

High Chief Nwosu declared that the party was all out to take over Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria come 2023 and the era of a non performing governor imposing a successor on the people has ended.

Nwosu described ADC as the only political party in Nigeria that is credible, transparent, discipline and the party's DNA is very clear as those qualities are imbedded in the party.

"We are emerging as the credible and reliable alternative for this Nation, Nigeria and Akwa Ibom State can't be left out, ADC has the interest of Nigerians at heart".

The state chairman of the party ADC, Mr Utip Etiebet revealed that Arc. Ezekiel Nya-Etok joining the party is a clear indicator that 2023 ADC is taking over Nigeria.

Etiebet described Nya-Etok as a man who believes in the youths and whose political ideology was in line with the party's policies and objectives.

"Arc. Ezekiel Nya-Etok is a big catch for our party ADC, by 2023 when the results are out and ADC has taken over Akwa Ibom we will be taking over the national assembly". He boasted.

ANIEKAN AKPAN EMERGES 7TH AKWA IBOM PDP CHAIRMAN

A former state House of Assembly member, Elder Aniekan Akpan has emerged the new chairman of  Akwa Ibom State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party.

He emerged during a Special State Congress of the Party  at the Godswill Akpabio international stadium,Uyo.

The state leader of the party,  Governor Udom Emmanuel, accompanied by his wife Martha, led other delegates to the special Congress.

Aniekan Akpan hails from Ikot Oku Usung, Ukanafun Local Government Area, and is a retired professional teacher and school  administrator.

His political profile commenced with his appointment as member, Caretaker Committee,  National Republican Convention (NRC) - 1992

He served as Secretary, Ukanafun Local  Government Council - 2000 - 2002, and was later elected executive Chairman, Ukanafun Local Government Council from 2008 - 2011.

He served as Member, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly from 2011 - 2015, before being appointed as the state Commissioner for  Education in 2015.

Elder Akpan, an elder of Qua Iboe Church of Nigeria served as a  Commissioner l, in the Local Government Service Commission from 2019 before he resigned few months ago to indicate interest in the party plum job.

As  the 7th Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, Elder Aniekan Akpan is expected to serve out the remaining years of Obong Udo Ekpenyong's tenure which was truncated following his as sudden death earlier this year.

A'IBOM FA PROMISES PARTNERSHIP WITH AKWA IBOM STATE FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS CLUB ON FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT

By Theophilus Udo

The Akwa Ibom State Football Association chairman, Rt.Hon. Imoh Attat, has assured members of Akwa Ibom state Football Supporters Club of better days ahead as he appealed for all hands to be on deck to develop football in the state.

Imoh Attat, gave the assurance when he play host to the stakeholders and executive members of the Akwa Ibom state Football Supporters Club in Uyo the Capital of Akwa Ibom State.

According to the Akwa Ibom FA Chairman, " I want to assure you that the state FA under my leadership will make you our state supporters club to have your pride of place in our football development agenda as critical stakeholders".

The Akwa Ibom FA boss used the occasion of the courtesy visit on him to thank the Akwa Ibom state football supporters club who's major aim is to support all the state football owned clubs to victory for their understanding and sensitization of their members on COVID-19 guidelines regarding playing matches behind closed doors.

" I want to thank your leadership for working hard to ensure that fans and members of the supporters club obey the league Management Company's directives of no fans in match Venus as a way of preventing the spread of the corona virus.

"As soon as the government open the stadium gates for fans and supporters to cheer their teams, we will make sure that all the football clubs in Akwa Ibom state gets the best support in tandem with the laws governing their activities. You will be given your right of place in football promotion".

On his part, the Akwa Ibom State Supporters club chairman, Mr. Paul Hillary, said his executive and selected stakeholders were in his office to intimate him and his board of the successes and the challenges facing the Akwa Ibom Football Supporters Club since the emergence of the new leadership.

" My leadership has been up and doing in supporting football teams in the state despite the challenges of  COVID-19 pandemic.

"We came to appreciate your leadership and openness in ensuring that football stakeholders come together to make Akwa Ibom the hub of football in Nigeria.

" On our part as supporters club we will continue to do everything possible within the law to support you and football development in Akwa Ibom State.

Furthermore, Paul Hillary, hint that despite the challenges of COVID-19, Akwa Ibom State Football Supporters Club under his leadership has consistently pray and fast every Tuesday for Akwa United football club.