As the battle for Akpabio's successor in the 2015 governorship
election thickens, the Secretary to the State Government Mr. Udom
Emmanuel and stakeholders of Oro Nation, yesterday disagreed on the
next occupant of the hilltop mansion after the expiration of Chief
Akpabio's led administration in May 29, 2015.
The Secretary to the State Government accompanied by the leadership
and members of Akwa Ibom Consolidation Alliance (ACA), Chief Otu
Robert, Prince Ekpe Atakpo, Mr Emmanuel Enoidem, Mr Aniekan
Umana, Enobong Uwah and other serving Commissioners in the State
Executive Council and some Council Chairmen stormed the residence
of Professor Okon Eminue in Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo to Consult Oro
Think Tank and Oro Union on his Governorship ambition.
Briefing Oro stakeholders on the rationale behind his visit, Mr Udom
said he was in the residence of Eminue to solicit the support of Oro
people as he offers himself to serve the people of the state as next
governor, having received adequate training from Chief Godswill
Akapbio.
Udom who intimated Oro people of his readiness to embark on all
round developments of the state and make it a Maritime gateway for
Africa, if elected as next governor, noted that he has the managerial
skills, experience, exposure and ideas that will generate positive
results.
“I have come as one of your brothers and as one who knows the
problems of Oro people to seek your support. There is nothing wrong
if two brothers vie for a particular thing. Let our sentiments be all
inclusive. I am a true son of Akwa Ibom. I promise not to disappoint
Oro”, he said.
Udom announced that he facilitated establishment of Tank farms and
NDDC Industrial park in Oro nation, adding that if Akwa Ibom was
developed at the pace the administration of Godswill Akpabio is
transforming it, the state would have turned into industrial hub for
the Africa sub-region.
He recalled that in the past, Oron urban used to serve as a confluence
city where people from every part of the state used to meet, stressing
that it will restore the lost glory of Oro if elected as governor.
But in his swift reaction 'The Chairman Of Oro Think Tank' Chief
Okon Osung described the Secretary to the State Government Mr.
Udom Emmanuel as a brilliant, humble and intelligent gentleman who
has made the country proud while working in different capacities of
Zenith Bank before coming into the State.
Chief Okon Osung disclosed that there was a fundamental political
marriage between Onna where the SSG comes from and Oro,
emphasizing that Onna is politically indebted to Oro and 2015
remains payback time for the good people of Oro who supported late
Clement Isong and others from Eket federal constituency to climb
major political ladders.
Chief Osung informed the SSG and his team that the only thing that
will sustain the unity and relative peace in the state and calm frayed
nerves is to make an Oro man the next governor of the state.
The Oro Think Tank chairman noted that Oro remains the economic
life-wire of the state and should be given its right of place in the
business of governance.
Chief Osung, pointed out that the only thing that can bring peace and
unity to the state and calm frayed nerves is to make an Oro man the
next recalling that when the governorship was zoned to Ikot Ekpene
senatorial district, it was given to the Annang as majority in the zone.
Chief Okon Osung who informed the governorship aspirant that the
2015 Oro governorship project was un-negotiable, called on all Akwa
Ibom people to see themselves as believers of politics of
accommodation and inclusiveness against that of alienation as
selfishly canvassed by few politicians whose stock-in-trade is to fan
ember of disunity and violence in the state.
He maintained that the political ladder of the state finds expression
in the three sons of Ibibio, Annang and Oro, spread into three
senatorial districts of Uyo, Eket and Ikot Ekpene, insisting that it
would amount to political catastrophe and chaos if Oro nation which
produces over 80 percent of the derivative revenue of the state is
denied the governorship seat in 2015 which will take them 40 years
to have another chance.
The Oro Nation outspoken grassroots politician dismissed the
insinuation that Oro has five local governments and reminded Akwa
Ibom people that Oro belongs to Obolo nation with 8 local
governments of Obolo, Oron, Mbo, Urueoffong Oruko, Udung Uko,
Ibeno, Esit Eket and Eket local government areas.
Osung further stated that Akwa Ibom Governor of Oro extraction in
2015 will witness growth, stability and sustainable development.
He however commended Governor Godswill Akpabio for developing
the state through quality infrastructure and appealed to him to allow
justice and equity to run its full course in the choice of his
successor.
Prominent among Oro people who were at the meeting were: Chief
Okon Osung, Professor Okon Eminue, Dr. Efiong Edunam, Ambassador
Etim Uye, Chief Jerry Okpo, Engr. Asuquo Inuikim, Chief Okokon Ufi,
Bishop Etim Ante, Elder E. Bassey, Chief E. Ebito, Chief (Dr.) Friday
Antai, Chairman of Okobo, Udung Uko, Oron and Urueoffong/Oruko
Local Government Areas, Princes Felicia Bassey, Mrs. Kenim Onofiok,
Mr. Orman Esin and Mr. Okon Tom Osung respectively.
election thickens, the Secretary to the State Government Mr. Udom
Emmanuel and stakeholders of Oro Nation, yesterday disagreed on the
next occupant of the hilltop mansion after the expiration of Chief
Akpabio's led administration in May 29, 2015.
The Secretary to the State Government accompanied by the leadership
and members of Akwa Ibom Consolidation Alliance (ACA), Chief Otu
Robert, Prince Ekpe Atakpo, Mr Emmanuel Enoidem, Mr Aniekan
Umana, Enobong Uwah and other serving Commissioners in the State
Executive Council and some Council Chairmen stormed the residence
of Professor Okon Eminue in Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo to Consult Oro
Think Tank and Oro Union on his Governorship ambition.
Briefing Oro stakeholders on the rationale behind his visit, Mr Udom
said he was in the residence of Eminue to solicit the support of Oro
people as he offers himself to serve the people of the state as next
governor, having received adequate training from Chief Godswill
Akapbio.
Udom who intimated Oro people of his readiness to embark on all
round developments of the state and make it a Maritime gateway for
Africa, if elected as next governor, noted that he has the managerial
skills, experience, exposure and ideas that will generate positive
results.
“I have come as one of your brothers and as one who knows the
problems of Oro people to seek your support. There is nothing wrong
if two brothers vie for a particular thing. Let our sentiments be all
inclusive. I am a true son of Akwa Ibom. I promise not to disappoint
Oro”, he said.
Udom announced that he facilitated establishment of Tank farms and
NDDC Industrial park in Oro nation, adding that if Akwa Ibom was
developed at the pace the administration of Godswill Akpabio is
transforming it, the state would have turned into industrial hub for
the Africa sub-region.
He recalled that in the past, Oron urban used to serve as a confluence
city where people from every part of the state used to meet, stressing
that it will restore the lost glory of Oro if elected as governor.
But in his swift reaction 'The Chairman Of Oro Think Tank' Chief
Okon Osung described the Secretary to the State Government Mr.
Udom Emmanuel as a brilliant, humble and intelligent gentleman who
has made the country proud while working in different capacities of
Zenith Bank before coming into the State.
Chief Okon Osung disclosed that there was a fundamental political
marriage between Onna where the SSG comes from and Oro,
emphasizing that Onna is politically indebted to Oro and 2015
remains payback time for the good people of Oro who supported late
Clement Isong and others from Eket federal constituency to climb
major political ladders.
Chief Osung informed the SSG and his team that the only thing that
will sustain the unity and relative peace in the state and calm frayed
nerves is to make an Oro man the next governor of the state.
The Oro Think Tank chairman noted that Oro remains the economic
life-wire of the state and should be given its right of place in the
business of governance.
Chief Osung, pointed out that the only thing that can bring peace and
unity to the state and calm frayed nerves is to make an Oro man the
next recalling that when the governorship was zoned to Ikot Ekpene
senatorial district, it was given to the Annang as majority in the zone.
Chief Okon Osung who informed the governorship aspirant that the
2015 Oro governorship project was un-negotiable, called on all Akwa
Ibom people to see themselves as believers of politics of
accommodation and inclusiveness against that of alienation as
selfishly canvassed by few politicians whose stock-in-trade is to fan
ember of disunity and violence in the state.
He maintained that the political ladder of the state finds expression
in the three sons of Ibibio, Annang and Oro, spread into three
senatorial districts of Uyo, Eket and Ikot Ekpene, insisting that it
would amount to political catastrophe and chaos if Oro nation which
produces over 80 percent of the derivative revenue of the state is
denied the governorship seat in 2015 which will take them 40 years
to have another chance.
The Oro Nation outspoken grassroots politician dismissed the
insinuation that Oro has five local governments and reminded Akwa
Ibom people that Oro belongs to Obolo nation with 8 local
governments of Obolo, Oron, Mbo, Urueoffong Oruko, Udung Uko,
Ibeno, Esit Eket and Eket local government areas.
Osung further stated that Akwa Ibom Governor of Oro extraction in
2015 will witness growth, stability and sustainable development.
He however commended Governor Godswill Akpabio for developing
the state through quality infrastructure and appealed to him to allow
justice and equity to run its full course in the choice of his
successor.
Prominent among Oro people who were at the meeting were: Chief
Okon Osung, Professor Okon Eminue, Dr. Efiong Edunam, Ambassador
Etim Uye, Chief Jerry Okpo, Engr. Asuquo Inuikim, Chief Okokon Ufi,
Bishop Etim Ante, Elder E. Bassey, Chief E. Ebito, Chief (Dr.) Friday
Antai, Chairman of Okobo, Udung Uko, Oron and Urueoffong/Oruko
Local Government Areas, Princes Felicia Bassey, Mrs. Kenim Onofiok,
Mr. Orman Esin and Mr. Okon Tom Osung respectively.
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