Students from Uyo local government area have declared their intention to support the Uyo Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship Candidate Elder Imoh Okon in the 2nd December local government elections. 

The students made the declaration known during a tour of all tertiary institutions in Akwa Ibom State by Uyo Students Alumni in collaboration with Uyo Students Association Worldwide. 

The tour was led by Comrade Mike Ekott, a former Student Leader and the Worldwide President of Uyo Students Association Comrade Victor John. Others in the train includes, Comrades Cosmas Eyo, Nyabuk Eberefiak, Iniobong Uko, Enobong Ibanga, Jane Okon, Nsikak Bassey and Idongesit Savior.

The tour which was aimed at bringing the Government closer to the students as well as establishing a good relationship between PDP chairmanship standard bearer, Elder Imoh Okon, and the students from Uyo local government area. 

During the tour to Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic, Ikot Osurua, Uyo Students appreciated the group and thanked Elder Imoh Okon for involving them in his agenda, describing him as a passionate man who has the people's interest at heart.

The students used the occasion to request for bursary payment and appointment of a former student leader as SA on student matters.

The team also moved to Akwa Ibom State University where one of the students appreciated the wonderful humanitarian work done by the Uyo Vice Chairman nominee, Mr. Emmanuel Edem aka Ukai, under the umbrella of Udom Dakkada Traffic powered by Afon Ama Initiative.

Students in Akwa Ibom State University  also requested for Project allowance to final year students, scholarship and grants, pledging to vote PDP enmasse come December 2nd Chairmanship/ Councillorship election.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Mike Ekott, a former Student leader and a grassroot Politician, advised the students who are yet to register for voters card to do so. He charged them to come enmasse on 2nd December to vote for the next Mayor of Uyo City Elder Imoh Okon. 

Ekott also asked for the students to continually support Governor Udom Emmanuel's government polices as the are students friendly. 

The event witnessed the presentation of customized exercise books to the students union by the Worldwide President on behalf of the Divine Choice Campaign Organization.