WE WILL NOT GO BACK TO AN INGLORIOUS PAST, BEING A PRESS STATEMENT BY THE FORMER STATE, CHAPTER AND WARD OFFICERS OF THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS WHO RECENTLY DECLARED THEIR SUPPORT FOR GOVERNOR UDOM EMMANUEL


Gentlemen of the Press,
Just yesterday, we led thousands of our members, who having been tired of the systematic deceit, strategic economic demobilization and sheer lack of focus by the leadership of the APC, decided to pitch our political tents with the visionary, focused and result oriented leadership of Governor Udom Emmanuel and the Peoples Democratic Party.

Prior to yesterday’s event, there were spirited moves to prevent us from holding the event but we gallantly marched on, knowing that the true measure of a man isn’t where he stands in moment comfort and convenience, but he where he stands in moments of controversy. We went on to hold a very historic event, never witnessed in the annals of our political experience. The event was blessed with both qualitative and quantitative excellence. Our members in their thousands trooped out and colorfully celebrated their freedom from political oppression and unending impunity, as practiced in the APC.

Thereafter, as our people were heading home joyously to share the good news of redemption with their kith and kin, they were molested on the road by hoodlums sponsored by the APC. In Nsit Atai, the former chapter chairman’s vehicle was attacked and his tyres destroyed, in Ibesikpo Asutan, Eket and Ikot Ekpene, the former APC stalwarts were harassed and intimidated. This ugly situation is most reprehensible and must be totally condemned.
This press conference is to alert the entire public that if anything bad happens to us, Chief Godswill Akpabio, Obong Nsima Ekere, Uyo Nathaniel and Chief Sunny Ibanga should be held responsible. Having not yielded to their pressures to remain in their evil political coven, they have resorted to threats and violence. In the days ahead, we will expose the contents of the play book of the APC and how they hope to overrun the state with federal might. But like we said yesterday, we reiterate that, federal might will meet with unit might.

Thank you gentlemen of the press