Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a bigwig of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State, Apostle Abasiandikan Nkono, on Friday, convened a consultative meeting with party stakeholders in Okon Development Ward 2, Eket Local Government Area.
The meeting, held in his Okon Eket residence, had in attendance the members of the ward’s executive committee led by its Chairman, Dick Clement Dick, and Hon. Abasiama Akpan, Councillor representing Okon Development 2/Majority Leader of Eket Legislative Council.
Addressing the gathering, Apostle Nkono, who was accompanied by his spouse, Mrs Etieno Nkono, urged members to close ranks and work for the progress of the APC in the area.
Calling for unity, love, and cordiality among ward executives and members, Nkono, who represents Akwa Ibom State in the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), insisted only a united front would guarantee the party’s successes during and after the 2027 polls.
He urged party members to rally support for all APC candidates, emphasizing that their electoral success depends on the cooperation of every member.
Accordingly, the NDDC Rep. declared that Okon Development 2 must deliver block votes for the APC from the presidency to the State House of Assembly in the next election cycle.
His words: “Okon Development 2 is a must-win for APC from President Tinubu, to the Senate, to the House of Representatives, and House of Assembly.”
The Commissioner also commended President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and Governor Umo Eno for their leadership, which he said had ensured peace in Nigeria and Akwa Ibom State.
Nkono further called on party faithful to rally support for the APC Coordinator in Eket LGA, Hon. Akan Tommey, and the Chapter Chairman, Elder Hon. Inyang Ebuk, as well as other party leaders.
In his address, the Chapter Chairman Hon. Inyang Ebuk called for reconciliation among members, urging them to set aside perceived grievances from the party primaries and focus on the future of the party. He described the meeting’s convener, Apostle Nkono, as a humble man, recalling their time together at the Eket Local Government Council. “I have worked with him at the Eket Local Government Council. He is a very humble man,” he said.
Ward Chairman, Dick Clement Dick, pledged the unwavering loyalty and commitment of Okon Development Ward 2 to the APC cause. He assured Apostle Nkono that the ward executives would work tirelessly to mobilize grassroots support and ensure that the ward delivers overwhelmingly for all APC candidates in the 2027 elections, while also commending the NDDC Representative for his consistent engagement with party faithful at the local level.
Other speakers, including Comrade Affiah Jeremiah, praised the Commissioner’s tenacity and commitment to the APC.
A motion endorsing Commissioner Nkono as the leader of Okon Development Ward 2 was moved by Comrade Unwana Ukpong and seconded by Mrs Nkoyo Ndaeyo.
The stakeholders also endorsed all candidates of the APC for the 2027 polls.
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