*Weekend Politics: NKO PDP Family eulogizes Hon Eko Atu.*

The people's Democratic Party (PDP) candidate and most favourite for the Yakurr/ABI Federal House of Representatives in the forthcoming elections, *Hon. Eko Atu* and his campaign team formally consulted the NKO PDP family as part of his political activities for the weekend. Coming shortly after a heroic welcome and 100% vote of confidence accorded to him by the IJOM people, the largest political Ward in Yakurr Local Government Area (L.G.A) of Cross River State, on Saturday, 14th January, 2023.

*Hon. Atu* upon arrival at the venue was received with a standing ovation, enthusiastic approval and appreciation in an overwhelming manner with shouts of PDP slogans from the mammoth crowd almost causing noise source of air pollution within the environs of NKO.

The visit which was fast turning to a mega political rally had *Hon. Eko Atu* and his entourage triumphantly and heroically welcomed to NKO PDP family by the forerunner and a great PDP Chieftain of NKO PDP family Obol Ikpi Ikpi Akpama, who is a former Chairman of Yakurr L.G.A amidst other party loyalist, stalwarts, and Stakeholders within and outside the microcosm of NKO.

*Hon Eko Atu* on his remarks, told the NKO PDP family that in political climate or politics in general, one actor is as strong as the other. He said it is like a fortified chain which links must be upheld, maintained and appreciated because once one link is broken, the chain is disjointed.

*Hon Atu* reiterated that politics should be defined by ethical ideology that places utmost importance to Service and must not be based on egocentricity nor selfish ends.

Furthermore, *Hon. Atu* emphasized that a selfish politically disposed actor will not take into cognizance the plights of the people, but when the right person is employed to serve the people, they will certainly have quality service delivery and egalitarian society or equality of opportunity for the populace.

Stated equivocally to the NKO people that he is concerned about using their mandates to attract quality and sustainable developments in the aspects of education, health services, women, men and youths empowerment, small and medium agribusiness enterprises, drinkable water, good access roads just like he did during his time as Chairman of ABI L.G.A.

*Hon. Eko* emphasized further that political representation should be a function of one's past records because there's no magic in the business of politics. Stating that being a one time Departmental President of Sociology, Student Union Government (SUG) President of the prestigious University Calabar respectively, a one time Councilor of Itigidi Council Ward, Vice Chairman and Chairman of ABI, and later Director General (DG) of Rural Urban Development Agency (RUDA), Cross River State, he is well equipped with the knowledge and experiences of Political representation and humanitarian services. His tracks records and past leadership experiences are reasonable, appreciable, and has well prepared him for the future task in the Green Chambers or the lower chamber of the Nigeria's bicameral National Assembly.

*Hon. Eko* explored the opportunity of the visit to assured and promised the NKO Women a high sense of belonging and how he will categorized them into a Multipurpose Cooperative Society with the mandate to access funds from Government and donor agencies to live above poverty lines. Additionally, to use collaborative efforts to open Farm roads for easy access to production and evacuation.

He promised to introduce an advanced Piggery production circle in such a way that every pig farmer will be self reliant, if elected. And also, to set a Constituency Technical Team which will develop, manage and execute Constituency Programs and Projects inline with NEEDS assessments.

He said there's nothing he has said that cannot be implemented.

On responding to *Hon. Eko* remarks,
Mr. Ernest Okoi Ibang, a retired Principal in his speech said they are very satisfied with the programmes and projects talked about by the incoming MP. He reminded *Hon Eko Atu* that he's an NKO man in proxy, and as such they are confident he will carry them along after he is been sworned-in. In his words, NKO is for PDP.

De-yong said the NKO PDP Family's Support is intact for *Hon. Eko Atu*.

Conclusively, *Hon. Eko* said his trust is strongly in God's hands.

The incoming House of Assembly Candidate for YAKURR 2; Engr Isokon Egbe welcomed *Hon Eko Atu* and his Campaign Organization to NKO.

Obol Ikpi Akpama thanked *Hon Eko Atu* for coming around.

*_#ABIPDPMEDIA_*

Source: Nigeriapen.ng