2015 GOVERNORSHIP: TOGETHER WE CAN
Exactly 5 years ago, I
had the privilege of being invited by His Excellency, Chief Godswill
Akpabio, CON, to be a member of his uncommon transformation team in
pursuit of a new Akwa Ibom State. I am very grateful to His Excellency
for the golden opportunity to serve, and will ever cherish his
consideration of my worth. The abiding fruits of the charismatic
political leadership of this administration, which comes to a
constitutional end on 29 May 2015, are simply beyond measure.
However, the
responsibility is on us to remind ourselves why finishing right and
strong the job, so commendably in progress, remains significant. With
the massive infrastructural interventions of the last few years bearing
desired fruits in the crescendo to which Akwa Ibom State has been
justifiably raised, both friends and foes are watching to see whether,
as a people, we have the resolve to continue to faithful completion the
uncommon transformation agenda or would be fatigued out by political
inexpediency and naïvety. Make no mistake, the progress so far made is
as significant as the task ahead is onerous.
However, I am confident
we can achieve the goal of successful continuity in an atmosphere of
shared sacrifice and efforts, and I trust in our capacity to rise to the
occasion. Indeed, together we can!
It is imperative, in
light of my dedication to the core values of public service, that I be
transparent with you on my future political engagements, especially as I
cannot take on a commitment I do not desire to honour.
Over the past several
months, I have been encouraged to give unremitting thought to seeking
the mandate to be the Governor of Akwa Ibom State in 2015. This has now
graduated to a commanding course of action that I am to sedulously
pursue. Therefore, in the days, weeks and months ahead, I verily look
forward to consulting with the leadership of my party, the Peoples
Democratic Party and the good people of Akwa Ibom State at different
fora to discuss, with unmitigated determination and steadfastness, my
thoughts and plans for Akwa Ibom State, if it pleases God, to whom power
belongs, to favour me with its grant.
I urge you, my beloved
brethren, to remain fast and firm as the gospel of fairness, equity,
equality and justice in the political landscapes of Akwa Ibom State
unfolds.
Many thanks.
Long live Akwa Ibom State!
Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!!
Ekpenyong Ntekim, Esq.
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