2023: ORUK ANAM YOUTHS CONVERGE, RE-AFFIRM SUPPORT FOR GOV. EMMANUEL, PDP
…as Sampson Idiong assures inclusive representation
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, over 7,000 youths of Oruk Anam who converged to receive the Governor’s Christmas gifts, unanimously re-affirmed their support for the succession plan of Governor Udom Emmanuel.
The youths restated their stance yesterday, during a meeting held at Oruk Anam council headquarters, Ikot Ibritam, where an event earlier scheduled for the council hall was moved to the local government sports ground because of the large number of youths from the 13 political wards in attendance.
In his welcome remarks, the Oruk Anam Council Chairman, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Kingsley Frank while applauding the youths of the area for the massive turnout despite the short notice, extolled them for partnering with his administration in the past two years, especially in the fight against crime.
Speaking further, Dr Frank who said the meeting was also an opportunity for extensive deliberation on strategies for welfare improvement, development and sustainability of the prevailing peace in the area, thanked the youths for their unalloyed support to Mr Udom Emmanuel, whom he described as a youth-friendly Governor.
He however, called on the youths to remain faithful to the PDP, stressing that it’s the only party that can rescue Nigeria.
On his part, the PDP candidate for Oruk Anam State Constituency, Prince Sampson Idiong thanked the young people for their support to all PDP candidates in the past few months.Asking for continuous support, Idiong said when elected, Oruk Anam youths will witness an era of sustainable human capacity development and a dawn of new possibilities.
Meanwhile, the Oruk Anam chapter chairman of the PDP, Engr Nsikan Titus seized the opportunity to thank the youths for their continuos faith in PDP.
He prayed for a peaceful election that will usher in Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as the next President of Nigeria, Pastor Umo Eno as the next Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Barr Emmanuel Enoidem as the Senator for Ikot Ekpene Senatorial district, Hon. Unyime Idem to return to the green chambers of the national assembly and Prince Sampson Idiong as the next member to represent Oruk Anam State Constituency.
Special feature of the meeting was distribution of bags of rice and millions of naira to the youths as Christmas gifts, courtesy of his Excellency, Mr Udom Emmanuel with support from the PDP Candidate, council chairman and others.
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