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Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by TonyeBarcanista(m): 12:06pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
By Harris-Okon Emmanuel These may indeed the best of times for former Governor Godswill Akpabio and his successor and political godson, Udom Emmanuel as their alliance is once again at play. The two leaders are enjoying the best of relationship, so to speak. The relationship almost turned sour last December when Senator Akpabio at the get together for the chieftains of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), publicly accused the governor of neglecting his area, the Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District in the scheme of things. Referring to the governor, he said: “it is less than one year to the election, all is not well, don’t allow anybody to deceive you that all is well”, and went ahead to accuse him of below par performances in the district. Akpabio and Udom Governor Emmanuel who is not known to have publicly criticised his political godfather in the nearest thing to a reaction was said to have expressed shock at the “emerging political theory whereby excellence is sacrificed on the altar of mediocrity”. Governor Emmanuel perhaps in reference to the desperate attempt by the many political troublemakers in the state to divide him and Akpabio said he was aware that people would try to “change the narrative in order to score cheap political points” because 2019 election was around the corner. From all indications, the duo have since buried the hatchet and renewed the symbiotic bond that tie them together or so it seems. It is obvious these days to see them in public functions cozying up and exchanging hearty banters and Senator Akpabio has been saying kind words about his Governor Emmanuel in public. The governor’s seeming loyalty was perhaps not lost on Akpabio whose joint endorsement with Emmanuel by the Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District last Monday was an anchor to the string of endorsements the governor’s second term has received in the last one year. Before last Monday, the former governor had at a reception and endorsement rally organized by Akpabio’s kinsmen under the aegis of Abak 5 in March, expressed that he was overwhelmed by the show of support for his successor and intermittently sang while giving his response. “I came as a witness to see the mammoth crowd that appreciates what God has done in Akwa Ibom State under the leadership of Mr Udom Emmanuel,” he said at that time. Before then, the former governor had at a rally last May organised by Uyo Senatorial District and reception had appreciated the efforts of his handpicked successor. At that rally Akpabio had lavished him with encomiums, praising him for his satisfactory performance which he said would stand him in good stead when the chips are down According to him, the governor is a good product to market and gave the assurance that Ikot Ekpene senatorial district would give bloc votes to the incumbent to continue in office beyond 2019 an even urged him to institute award for the senatorial zone that would give him the highest electoral votes in 2019. Describing the governor as a unifying factor, he harped on the need for unity, saying, ‘’we need unity to make progress because it is only through peace that the government can perform. There is no other party except the PDP”. His words, “Ikot Ekpene senatorial district is challenging Uyo senatorial district with their votes. You must go out there and vote. Don’t assume that there is no other political party in Akwa Ibom State except PDP. ”In Ikot Ekpene senatorial district we are coming with bloc votes. His Excellency you must institute a prize for the senatorial district that gives you the highest number of votes. I will not leave without giving youths advice. The advice I want to give is that the Governor of Akwa Ibom state is very determined to ensure the unity of the three senatorial districts. Let no politician try to put you asunder. ”We must continue to remain united in this state, we must continue to love ourselves; we must not allow people within us or those coming in to come and cause division through ethnicity, through tribalism so that we can progress. It is only through peace that government can achieve development” In another affirmation exercise hosted this time by the people of Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District on July 16, Akpabio’s kinsmen were very effusive in their praise of the governor’s sterling performances in just three years in the saddle of governance. They exemplified what Plato, the ancient political philosopher meant by ‘giving to each man his rightful dues in the society’, stressing that the governor best represents the interest, values and aspiration of the district. Speaker after speaker reeled out Gov. Emmanuel achievements to buttress their reasons why he complete two terms in office like his predecessors in Uyo and Ikot Ekpene Senatorial Districts. Akpabio – who himself was also given endorsement to return to the Senate for the second term in 2019 – said the grand reception was not a moment of long speeches, as such, he said “I’ve heard all that you said. The summary is that one good term deserves another Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/07/udom-and-akpabio-marching-forward-together/amp/ www.nairaland.com/attachments/7422548_img20180716wa0013_jpeg51bb63a2a5c75b821f5afc84660a7b64 |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by Young03(m): 12:09pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
Ok make we dance for them abi |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by dukie25: 12:14pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
According to him, the governor is a good product to market and gave the assurance that Ikot Ekpene senatorial district would give bloc votes to the incumbent to continue in office beyond 2019 an even urged him to institute award for the senatorial zone that would give him the highest electoral votes in 2019. Who else will you give your votes ehn? Certainly not the Hausa Fulani dominated APC. |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by TonyeBarcanista(m): 12:14pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
Young03:yes na |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by dukie25: 12:15pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by TonyeBarcanista(m): 12:15pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
dukie25:Bros abeg leave the religious talk, e no de help PDP walai 1 Like |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by dukie25: 12:19pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
TonyeBarcanista: There was nothing like religion in my post check it again. |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by TonyeBarcanista(m): 12:21pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by ibibiofirstlady(f): 12:34pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
Udom the best Governor ever of Akwa Ibom |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by ibibiofirstlady(f): 12:34pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
dukie25:APC should face Kano and leave Akwa Ibom alone |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by dukie25: 12:37pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
ibibiofirstlady: Abi o o my sister |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by ibibiofirstlady(f): 12:39pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
dukie25:we are ready for them 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by potoX: 12:44pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
ibibiofirstlady:Not a chance. We must take over not only Akwa Ibom but the entire SS next year. So prepare your mind for APC rule 2 Likes |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by ibibiofirstlady(f): 12:45pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
potoX:if APC win Akwa Ibom I promise you gift |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by potoX: 12:47pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
ibibiofirstlady:What kind of gift? |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by ibibiofirstlady(f): 1:05pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
potoX:Name what you want |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by ubongokon(m): 1:08pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
ibibiofirstlady: be prepared to give him a gift. I will like to be a witness |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by potoX: 1:12pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
ibibiofirstlady:okay when the time comes I will remind you |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by ibibiofirstlady(f): 1:19pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
ubongokon:Bookmark this post |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by ibibiofirstlady(f): 1:19pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
potoX:If it ever comes (though it's impossible), I will keep to my word |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by Penaldo: 7:28pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
this news will give some people heart attack |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by HappyNigerian: 7:34pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
I was laughing at that fake thread. know this, udom and akpabio will win all ward in Ikot |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by Grundig: 7:41pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
APC goons were licking their lips on twitter when pictures of APC rally surfaced. LMAO! I wan remind una say na Akpabio be this ooo |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by buharitill2023: 7:42pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
Akwa ibom is APC 2 Likes |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by Amarabae(f): 7:43pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
Are you a P.A to udom? 1 Like |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by madamgrace: 7:45pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
good one. Let us see how APC plan to win Udom |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by TonyeBarcanista(m): 7:47pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
Re: Udom And Akpabio: Marching Forward Together - Vanguard by buharitill2023: 7:49pm On Jul 22, 2018 |
dukie25:ikot ekpene massively decamped to Hausa Fulani dominated APC today 1 Like |
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