March 30, (THEWILL) – TThe Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Ita Solomon Enang, has called on members and stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State, to stand firm behind the newly sworn in chairman and his team to ensure that peace and stability return to the party in Akwa Ibom.
The Presidential aid, who made the call during a breakfast get together with members of the party’s State Working Committee (SWC), at his Apo private residence, disclosed that Chief Don Etiebet, an elder statesman of the party, was willing to head the Reconciliation Committee to unite the various interest groups within the party ahead of the 2023 polls.
“We must make a difference. You have been a victim of manipulation and injustice, and having been in the state executive before, you will know how to fix the party.
“This is the party for everyone. I appreciate Senator Goodwill Akpabio, he sent me to the Senate. He is my friend and mentor. We’ll always work together to ensure the progress of APC in Akwa Ibom.” Enang assured.
Speaking, the chairman, Obong Stephen Ntukekpo, reiterated the commitment of his led executive team to a united and peaceful state chapter of the party.
He thanked the host for the hospitality and reception, saying; “Let me thank you on behalf of my team for receiving and accepting us all wholeheartedly. I am armed with the message of respect and unity, in a bid to rebuild the party in Akwa Ibom.”
Also speaking, Obonganwan Geraldine Etuk, expressed happiness to see the party back, nothing that many persons have worked hard to see the dream come true.
According to her: “It was becoming a very shameful thing to us, but we thank God for restoring peace and sanity to our party.”
In his remarks at the event, Dr Emaeyak Ukpong, noted that the party will no longer promote impunity, even as he congratulated the newly sworn in Chairman, charging him to carry every genuine and committed member along as he takes charge of the party in the state.
A former commissioner of Tourism in the state, Hon Victor Antai, prayed for sincere men and women, who will not betray the collective aspiration of the party to take over the power in 2023.
“To achieve this, we must have our eyes on the Ball. APC in Akwa Ibom State wants to win. Let us pray to God to send us sincere men and women, who will not betray our collective aspiration of taking over the Hilltop Mansion in 2023”, Antai maintained.
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